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HIV/AIDS: Group urges FG, states to procure self-testing kits for citizens by   Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja July 26, 2019 in   Health   The Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN) has called on government in all the three tiers to procure self-testing kits to help increase testing for the virus in the country. Besides, the group also urged the government to, as a matter of urgency, disseminate the HIV self- testing guidelines. These, the group argued in a statement, would help bridge the HIV testing gap and ensuring that the country achieve ninety (90%) percent testing target for 2030. The statement which was signed by the group Executive Secretary, Dr. Walter Ugwuocha also noted availability of the self-testing kits will further provide access to people who don’t feel comfortable going to health facilities for testing. He said: “Availability of HIV self-test kit in Nigeria is a welcome development as it will facilitate access of person

What is the age of consent for adolescents access to sexual and reproductive health services in Nigeria? Isaac Eranga This is the question in the mind of twenty six individuals from different organizations for whom the age of consent for adolescents access to sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV prevention and treatment services, when they met at Grand Cabana Hotel, Abuja on the 22nd of June, 2019. The single concern drawing these organisations together was their concern about how the age of consent limits access of adolescents to HIV prevention services. The report which was made available to Social Reporters News Service, by the New  HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society, based in Lagos had it  that those who expressed concerns include representative of the office of the Country Coordinating Mechanism for the GFATM in Nigeria, Mr Taju Ibrahim. He expressed extreme concerns about how the GFATM have been limited in scaling up adolescents and yo

Comrade Moses Uyi Osaretin has emerged Chairman of the Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State Council. This was after the first attempt to conduct the election failed as a result of hostilies. However, peace has finally returned to the chapel. At the end of the elections, Comrade Uyi Osaretin returned unopposed as chairman for the second term, while Magdalene Odigie defeated Paul Iduozee by 16/7 votes for the treasurer position, marking her second stint in the Chapel. Other members of the Chapel are Mrs. Shula Edenaro, as Vice Chairman; Miss. Mercy Onyeweli, as Auditor, just as Kenneth Okunbor emerged as secretary. The highlight of the elections was the reconciliation of members who over the weeks have been at loggerheads due to the process that led to the event. In his acceptance speech, Comrdae Osaretin thanked the leadership of the NUJ for their qualitative leadership in managing the crisis that could have scuttled the Cha

Social Reporters News Service - News from the source Edo Referees Boss hails State FA over commencement of State League By Isaac Eranga  Chairman of Edo State Football Referees Council, Mr. Johnbull Nosa Okundolor has commended the Edo Football Association over the smooth kick off of the 2019 Edo State Football League. Mr. Okundolor made this commendation before newsmen in Benin while commenting on the state of football in Edo. He said the Hon. Osaro Asemota led board has proved that they have what it takes to develop football in the State. The Edo Referees' boss assured teams and their supporters of fair officiating and zero tolerance to hooliganism. "I want to use this medium to urge all fans and spectators to stop all forms of intimidation against football referees. Our referees are prepared to ensure that the matches are hitch free.  "I want to also warn my referees to put up brilliant performance or be shown the exit door", the football administrato