Jigawa set to vaccinate 1.5 million children in major polio campaign

The Jigawa State government has completed preparations for a large-scale polio vaccination campaign to reach 1.5 million children across the state. This announcement was made during a UNICEF-organised media dialogue ahead of the exercise. Dr. Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, shared the details through the board’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer,…

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Nigeria to temporarily close border with Niger Republic ahead of Jigawa By-election

The Nigerian government has announced the temporary closure of its border with the Niger Republic to enhance security, curb cross-border crimes, and protect the integrity of the by-election scheduled for Saturday. Electoral stakeholders have emphasized that the move is aimed at preventing potential threats and ensuring the election proceeds without any external interference. Jigawa State,…

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