Breastfeeding
9 Aug
The Niger State government has assured of working tirelessly to ensure that all healthcare services aimed at supporting mothers to breastfeed, including counselling and skilled lactation support, are optimised.
8 Aug
The Ebonyi Governor’s wife, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has advocated increased support for women to enable them to breastfeed their babies. Nwifuru, who is also the Founder of Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation (BERWO), made the call at an event to mark the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) in Abakaliki.…
8 Aug
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that no fewer than 76 per cent of infants were denied breastfeeding in Cross River State.
3 Aug
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have urged the Borno State government to implement a six-month maternity leave to enable mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies. According to the UN agencies, maternity leave will strengthen the bond between babies and mothers, securing their lives and futures. During the launch…
3 Aug
By Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze Several studies have established that breast milk is the ideal food for infants, playing a vital role in the holistic development of children, especially during the first 1,000 days. This period is critical for a child’s development and overall well-being. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), breast milk is safe, clean,…
3 Aug
Elizabeth Ololade Alonge is the Founder and Executive Director, Child Health Advocacy Initiative (CHAI), a healthcare and development non-profit focused on promoting the health and well-being of babies and children.
2 Aug
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged nursing mothers to commit to breastfeeding their children exclusively for six months. The fund’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday, on the occasion of the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). READ…
2 Aug
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with Niger Ministry for Primary Healthcare has mobilised 1,800 women to promote exclusive breastfeeding in the state. Gerida Birukila, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kaduna, said that mobilising that number of women was an attempt to break the world record for highest number of lactating women breastfeeding…
2 Aug
In commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have urged the Federal Government to implement and monitor family-friendly workplace policies, such as paid maternity leave, breastfeeding breaks and access to affordable and good-quality childcare. The UN bodies also called on the government to develop…
21 May 2024
Breast milk is one of nature's most remarkable substances, but many people are unaware of just how amazing it truly is. As researchers continue to study this liquid gold, new and fascinating facts about breast milk are constantly emerging. Here are some incredible breastmilk facts that may surprise you: 1. Breast milk changes over time…
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The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the spread of hepatitis in the country, even as it called for wider public awareness to curtail the virus. The resolution to probe the spread of the virus followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Kwamoti Laori (PDP-Adamawa) at plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. The…
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The Lagos State Government has launched the Eko Learners’ Support for the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO) candidates. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, made this known at the unveiling of the programme at the Education Resource Centre in Lagos on Tuesday. According to him,…
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The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it proceeded with the state, local government, and ward congresses, despite a court injunction nullifying the exercise on Monday. The party clarified that a Federal High Court in Abuja had issued an order allowing it to proceed with the congresses. A statement…
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Yobe is set to host the fifth session of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, a critical meeting aimed at addressing the lingering security and socio-economic challenges in the region. Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, the Yobe Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, stated this at a media interactive session on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He said…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a major offensive against criminals targeting public infrastructure, with a series of raids across the city yielding significant results. The operation, which is part of a broader effort to improve public safety, has seen police officers conduct daily raids on known criminal hotspots. These include areas…
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The Nigeria Police Force said it has written to Amnesty International, demanding a public apology and retraction of its publication against the force over human rights violations during the End-Bad-Governance protest. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the letter by the Nigeria…
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The General Overseer of Christ Foundation Miracle International Chapel, Prophet Josiah Onuoha, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election despite political turmoil within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Prophet Onuoha prophesied significant changes in President Tinubu's inner circle before the 2027 election, stating that those closest to him will…
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has granted a licence for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to register inmates in the 256 custodial centres across the country for National Identity Numbers (NIN). The Acting Controller General, Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, made the request when he paid a visit to the Director General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye…
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