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Family Planning: NASS Pledges Improved Allocation

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July 12, 2017

Family Planning: NASS Pledges Improved Allocation

The National Assembly (NASS) on Tuesday assured stakeholders of improved budgetary allocation to Family Planning (FP) services for a healthy population.

Hon. Mohammed Mahmud, Chairman House Committee on Population and National Identity, gave the assurance when FP Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) paid advocacy visit to NASS as part of activities to commemorate 2017 World Population Day (WPD) in Abuja.

The annual WPD is commemorated on July 11 and has “Family Planning, Child Spacing: Empowering People, Developing Nation” as the theme for this year.

Mahmud, who said that Nigeria’s current population of over 180 million was alarming, emphasised that the only way to curtail this was to ensure voluntary, safe and cheaper access to family planning.

This, he noted, could be possible through improved budgetary allocation and timely release and judicious use of such money.

The senator explained that when women got access to FP services, they would be able to raise healthy families which would directly reflect on the health of the nation.

According to him, access to FP is an indicator of a nation’s economic development and healthy population.

Hon. Uthman Hunkuyi, Chairman Senate Committee on Population and National Identity and senator representing Kaduna North, said increased budgetary allocation was a huge step but its utilisation on intended purpose was another.

Hunkuyi solicited the cooperation of CSOs on budget tracking to ensure judicious use of whatever money targeted at improving maternal and child health to ensure healthy population.

He said “the issue of family planning, child spacing and empowerment are issues that have to do with planning and in this case, we learn from the past and project for the future.

“Considering the rapid growth in our population, the quality of life will be affected if nothing is urgently done because there will be problem of housing, the lack of job, among others.

“We are always ready and will do our best to ensure we play our role with regard to the nation’s demographic issues which has to do with the management of our population.”

Earlier, Dr Adenike Adeyemi, Member, Board of Trustees, Association for Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP), said the visit was to solicit the support of the government in ensuring increased and prompt budgetary allocation for family planning.

Adeyemi said that the vision of the organisation was for every family in the country to access quality, safe, voluntary family planning as a right.

She explained that women who adopted family planning were healthier and at lower risk of maternal death, likewise their children.

She decried the death of women due to pregnancy complications, stressing, however, that “successful planning programmes could reduce maternal death by 33 per cent and child death by 20 per cent.

“Access to voluntary FP services as human right is central to quality and women empowerment which is key in poverty reduction.

“Investing in FP is investing in the health and rights of women and couples in Nigeria and achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 is greatly dependent on how well the sexual and reproductive rights of women and young people are fulfilled.”

Dr Daniel Aliyu, Honourable Federal Commissioner, FCT National Population Commission, expressed displeasure over the lack of legislation on family planning.

He described it as a challenge in addressing the nation’s population growth.

According to him, availability of legislation will ensure provision of money to
sensitise the populace on the need to plan the family.

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Enugu State Governor Names Street After Viral Musician, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha

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September 6, 2024

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People often hailed Gentleman Mike Ejeagha as the grandfather of Igbo folk music. He has remained an iconic figure in Nigerian music for over six decades. His influence in the genre is unparalleled, and his timeless work continues to resonate with audiences today.

Recently, his 1983 classic, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche“, experienced a resurgence in popularity when comedian and skit maker Brain Jotter featured it in a viral video. This newfound fame has brought Ejeagha’s work to the attention of a younger generation. Recognizing his immense contributions to music and culture, the Enugu State government honoured the 90-year-old musician by naming a street after him.

On September 2, 2024, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State inaugurated several newly constructed roads. One of these roads was renamed Abakpa Road in honour of Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.

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Enugu State officials honoured the legendary musician, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.

The legendary musician hails from Imezi Owa in the Eziagu Local Government Area, for his lasting impact on Igbo folk music and culture. The governor made a special visit to Ejeagha’s residence. Emma Ejeagha and Elizabeth Ugwu warmly welcomed the governor upon his arrival at their father’s residence. They are both the children of the renowned musician. They expressed their gratitude to the governor for fulfilling promises made by previous administrations to honour their father’s legacy.

At the street commissioning ceremony, Governor Mbah delighted residents by joining them in the viral “Gwo gwo gwo ngwo” dance steps.

The viral success of “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche” was sparked by Brain Jotter‘s Instagram video on July 5, 2024. This has rekindled widespread interest in Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s life and career. The song features a clever folklore tale about the cunning tortoise (Mbe) and the mighty elephant (Enyi). This is one of the highlife legend’s most notable works.

Listeners cherish Ejeagha’s music for its incorporation of moral teachings, a wealth of proverbs, and insightful social commentary. Yet, they remain an integral part of Nigerian musical heritage, speaking to generations past and present.

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Ayra Starr Expresses Sentiments Over Murder Of Christiana Idowu

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September 5, 2024

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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has expressed her outrage over the abduction and murder of Christiana Idowu by Adeleye Ayomide. Christiana is a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

On September 5, 2024, Ayra Starr took to X, passionately calling for better treatment of women in society and demanding justice for the slain student. Her message emphasized the need for immediate action to address violence against women and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.

She wrote, “Stop killing us! Stop raping us! Women deserve better #JusticeForChristianah.”

Stop killing us ! Stop raping us ! Women deserve better #JusticeForChristianah

— Celestial being (@ayrastarr) September 5, 2024

The 300-level student from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Christiana Idowu, was abducted along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road in August 2024.

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The kidnappers contacted her parents using her WhatsApp account. This prompted her parents to report her missing on August 19, 2024. They sent pictures of Christiana in captivity through WhatsApp’s “view once” feature, demanding ₦1.5 million in ransom. Her parents managed to raise ₦350,000, which they transferred to a betting account as instructed by the kidnappers.

After receiving the money, the kidnappers asked for a copy of the sender’s bank statement. On August 23, Christiana’s family complied, but the kidnappers cut off all contact shortly after. Investigators traced some of the ransom money to Christiana’s GTB account. Then, someone transferred this money to a Wema Bank account. The account belonged to Adeleye Ayomide, a 200-level student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU). Investigators identified Ayomide as the primary suspect.

Adeleye Ayomide, the primary suspect.

On September 3, 2024, police arrested Ayomide, who confessed to killing Christiana and burying her body at his family home.

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Fireboy’s “Peru” Gets Diamond Certification In France

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September 5, 2024

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Fireboy‘s “Peru,” released in 2021, quickly became a global sensation, securing a diamond certification in France. The song charted in several countries, including the US, UK, and France. The Afrobeats rhythmic song resonated with audiences worldwide, earning it a commercial success across multiple regions.

Significantly, the song secured the highest certification for a song in France. The remix features British superstar Ed Sheeran, who played a crucial role in propelling the track to international stardom. This version of “Peru” not only charted in over 20 countries but also made a showing on the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at No. 53. In the UK, it soared to No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart. Again in France, it reached No. 28, solidifying its status as a global hit.

The success of “Peru” extends beyond just chart performance.

Across both the original and remix versions, the track has amassed over 450 million streams on Spotify alone. It has been awarded a gold plaque in Denmark and achieved double platinum status in the UK. Notably, “Peru” is one of the select Afrobeats songs to earn a platinum certification from the RIAA, further cementing its place in the genre’s history.

Fireboy DML’s “Peru” featuring Ed Sheeran is now certified Diamond in France 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/o3Wm75zJS6

— Unorthodox Reviews (@OfficialBlog_UR) September 2, 2024

Featured on Fireboy’s third album, “Playboy”, “Peru” catapulted him to international fame. This success earned him a BET nomination and a coveted performance slot at the 2022 edition of the awards. Fireboy’s ability to fuse Afrobeats with global appeal has established him as one of Nigeria’s leading musical exports.

With its recent diamond certification in France, “Peru” joins the ranks of other Nigerian hits.

This includes Oxlade’s “Kulosa,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” Burna Boy’s “Last Last,” and Rema’s “Calm Down,” all of which have received SNEP diamond certification.

Building on this momentum, Fireboy continues his global ascent with the release of his fourth album, “Adedamola”. The project features collaborations with prominent artists such as Lagbaja, Grammy nominee Seun Kuti, Lojay, and Grammy Album of the Year winner Jon Batiste, showcasing his ever-expanding influence in the music industry.