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Bala Mohammed Under Fire: Nigerian Youth Coalition backs Presidency, tells Bala Mohammed to stop blabbing

Nigerian Youth Coalition, NYC has slammed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for distorting national issues to suit his agenda of attempting to precipitate an ethno-sectarian crisis that he hopes to use to overshadow his dismal performance as a governor and evade answering to the people of Bauchi state.
Reacting to Bala Mohammed’s recent attacks on the Federal Government, including one in which he said the North may be forced to “show its true colour” and that the “North will deal with the President”, NYC, in a statement issued in Abuja at the weekend, accused Mohammed of impersonating as the voice of the North when he is poorly suited for the role and has no mandate to run such errands.
The statement signed by Lawan Mohammed noted that “Mohammed’s ongoing assault on the Presidency is a sad reminder that the Bauchi State Governor is yet to let go of his desire to arm his ethnic group with AK47 assault rifles to wage war against the rest of Nigeria and that his jaundiced criticism of President Bola Tinubu is his own poor version or reviving this sinister agenda on an intellectual front.
“It is noteworthy that the Presidency has successfully used facts and data to challenge this ethnic irridentist, who, despite receiving huge allocations, would be leaving the state under his care worse than he met it. One would have expected that a man posturing to interrogate federal policies on behalf of the North would have robustly defended his position concerning his performance as a governor.
“But Bala Mohammed’s response to the issues raised by the Presidency is neither here nor there. His is a needless campaign of an ailing governor who has erred. His continued outburst is unfortunate void of rationality or veracity, which further validates our assertion that the Bauchi Governor is desperate to provoke an ethno-sectarian crisis for which he must have armed his foot soldiers with AK47 rifles.
“The response by Bala is an attempt to grasp at straws. His unusual and toxic bravado will not serve him or his promoters well.Bala’s political Agenda is well known and clearly moribund.
How can any human claim that the declaration by a Governor to teach the President a lesson is a constructive engagement?! They are not worth engaging”. The group said.
“The attempt by certain elements at regrouping against the President is obvious, but this is in the bid to trigger a reaction that will irk the entire north against the administration. NYC is urging President Tinubu’s administration to never take the bait but should instead continue to provide actionable information that exposes public officeholders who failed their constituents and are now trying to distract people from asking questions by skewing public discourse of people-oriented federal government policies.
“This is why Bala Mohammed is stuck with the deluded perception of his North as a place where people can’t even do basic farming properly and productively to feed the nation and still walk livestock to market, whereas this same North has surplus young entrepreneurs who see boundless possibilities opening up for their agro-businesses because of President Tinubu’s economic reforms
“We urge the President not to be distracted by Bala Mohammed’s low-resolution cyclical conversation that solves no problem. The Presidency should ask Bala Mohammed and his co-traveller to explore the institutional procedures and present their memoranda at the public hearing.
“For Bala Mohammed, all we can say at this point is that he should stop blabbing and concentrate on using what is left of his tenure to repair the damage he has done in Bauchi State so that the state can recover to the point of tapping into and benefitting from the contemporary economic environment,” the statement said.
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NICRAT, Roche, Oncopadi launch BRANT app for breast cancer care

NICRAT, Roche, and Oncopadi unveiled the Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing (BRANT) application on Thursday in Abuja, aimed at reshaping breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria.
At the launch, Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), described BRANT as a significant step in the country’s efforts to enhance patient care and streamline support systems.
He emphasised that the app would also empower individuals battling breast cancer, offering them better access to resources and guidance throughout their journey.
Represented by Dr Waziri Usman, the Director of Cancer Prevention and Control, Aliyu emphasised that breast cancer remained one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer among Nigerian women.
He noted that early detection, timely intervention, and leveraging technology could greatly improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
BRANT, he explained, was designed to make navigating the complex landscape of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment easier, by connecting patients, healthcare providers, support groups, NGOs, and civil society organisations into one unified system.
Dr Omolola Salako, CEO of Oncopadi, highlighted the shortage of oncologists in Nigeria, with fewer than 95 oncologists nationwide, particularly in rural areas.
She stressed the need for technology to bridge the gap, allowing oncologists to reach patients across the country.
“Oncopadi has already been mobilising cancer patients for online care and educational resources over the past seven years.
“In partnership with Roche, Oncopadi is supporting 5,000 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
“The collaboration leverages Roche’s expertise in oncology diagnostics and Oncopadi’s digital oncology capabilities to launch BRANT.”
Dr Ladi Hameed, General Manager of Roche Products Limited, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to address the growing burden of breast cancer through awareness, early detection, and access to treatment.
“The BRANT programme, which includes free immunohistochemistry testing and multidisciplinary teams, aims to remove financial barriers that delay diagnoses and treatment,”he said.
While the programme would run for the next 18 months, Hameed called for collective efforts to ensure its sustainability.
Mr Alexander Chimbaru, Deputy Country Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to Nigeria, lauded the initiative, calling it a valuable solution to reduce the burden of breast cancer.
He stressed the importance of taking action to ensure the programme’s success.
Dr Fatima Kyari, Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), supported the initiative, urging the organisations to adhere to regulatory guidelines regarding specialist support, digital health tools, and patient information.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports BRANT is a user-friendly platform offering personalised care, expert consultations, diagnostic tests, treatment facilities, and support for patients throughout their breast cancer journey.
NAN
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