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Maternal death is a big problem in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Too many mothers and babies die each year. But now, the state is taking action. On December 8, 2025, Bauchi launched its second MNCH Week campaign. MNCH stands for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. This program brings free health care to mothers and children across … Read more
Preconception care means taking steps to maintain your health before getting pregnant. Doctors who care for pregnant women say this type of care is very important. When women check their health before pregnancy, they have fewer problems during pregnancy. Many women do not know they have health issues before they get pregnant. Some women have … Read more
Offensive Label Resurfaces The Nigerian Bar Association Women’s Forum (NBAWF) has condemned the recurring use of the term “conference materials” to describe women lawyers during NBA Annual General Conferences. The phrase, which resurfaced on social media, wrongly suggests that women attend events only for immoral purposes. NBAWF Stands Against Disrespect The Forum described the label … Read more
A well-known activist, Aisha Yesufu, has promised to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Natasha wants to return to her job at the National Assembly on Tuesday. However, the Senate is not happy about this and has warned her not to resume yet. Aisha Yesufu spoke on Sunrise Daily. She said she and others will go with … Read more
Communications Procedure of the Commission on the Status of WomenThe Communications Procedure of the Commission on the Status of Women is a unique tool for individuals and organizations to use in order to raise awareness about injustice and discriminatory practices against women in any country in the world. Claims to the Commission on the Status of Women for consideration at its next … Read more
Budgeting means planning how to spend money. It helps us know where our money goes. Budgeting helps decide how to use resources for the country’s needs. What is Gender Budgeting? Gender budgeting means planning money in a way that benefits men and women. It checks if money plans help both equally. This way, everyone gets … Read more
Nigerian life expectancy is the number of years people live on average. People live for approximately 56 years in Nigeria. That is less than in most countries. But we can extend the life expectancy in Nigeria by doing a few things. 1. Improve Health Care Effective healthcare makes human beings healthier and longer-lived. Fewer people … Read more
The Chibok Girls tragedy remains one of Nigeria’s darkest moments. In April 2014, armed men stormed a school in Chibok, Borno State, and kidnapped 276 girls. They took girls from their classrooms and forced into the unknown. The world watched in shock. Families cried for help. Governments promised action. But years later, many girls are … Read more
Unsafe abortion is a serious public health issue in many countries, including Nigeria. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), unsafe abortions cause about 30% of maternal deaths in Nigeria. Many women and girls seek unsafe procedures due to restrictive laws, lack of access to healthcare, and stigma. The dangers of abortion can lead to … Read more
The top causes of cancer include smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, sun exposure, and infections. Most of the cases of cancer are preventable with simple changes in lifestyle. According to the World Health Organization, one in six deaths worldwide is due to cancer. In Nigeria, cancer causes 72,000 deaths each year, the most common … Read more
