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Advocacy Group Flags Off COVID-19 Vaccine for All Campaign, Unveils Glamdemic Beauty Pageant
By Eric Elezuo
A group, under the aegis of Global Health Advocacy and Innovation Alliance (GHLADIA), has flagged off its campaign to sensitize the public on the safety and need to take the COVID-19 vaccine to curb the spread of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
At the event, held recently in Ikeja. Lagos, the President/Founder of the group. Dr. Kennedy Eguagie, speaking on the theme of Vaccine No Be Bad Thing, informed the guests that it has become imperatively necessary to sensitize the public on the safety of the vaccine and the increasing need for everyone to be vaccinated considering the myth that surrounds the exercise presently. He frowned on what he called ‘insensitive spread of false stories concerning the vaccines’, saying that those involved in spreading unfounded stories about the vaccine do not mean well for the society.
“There has been stories making the rounds of how people die or will die after taking the vaccine. These are all false, and hence the launch of this advocacy group. We can’t continue to fold our hands and watch our people die when the remedy is on our finger tips. As a result, we are calling all Nigerians to take it as priority to get vaccinated as it is not a bad thing, rather for the health and good of the society. People die from not being vaccinated, not from vaccination,” Dr Eguagie said.
He added that vaccination points are available in all primary health care centres across the nation, and the exercise remains free for all and sundry.
Earlier in his speech, the Publicity Officer of the group, Mr. Oki Samson, itemised that that the priority of the group is to ensure that more Nigerians are vaccinated, thereby stemming the spread of the pandemic. He also disclosed that one of the ways of pushing the advocacy is by a soon to be held beauty pageantry termed Queen of Glamdemic Beauty Pageantry.
Also lending his voice to the advocacy, the group’s Director, Mobilisation and Logistics, Mazi Sidney Nwachukwu, informed the guests and members of the fourth estate present that the advocacy has the mandate and approval of the government of Lagos State, and so will go a long way to affecting the lives of Lagosians for a start, and Nigerians at large. He echoed the voices of previous speakers, appealing to all to support the advocacy for a COVID-19 free Nigeria, especially now that a new, more dangerous variant, Delta, has hit town.
Consequently, the team, led my the special guests of honour, proceeded to unveil the advocacy campaign initiatives and logo as well as the Glamdemic Beauty Pageant, with Chaline Anarado as the face of the pageantry.
In his address while cutting the tape, the Medical Director, Ulticare Services Limited, Dr. Wilfred Ugwoeruchukwu, said the advocacy is one of the best things to happen to the health and social sector as there is no better time time than now to speak to the minds of the public for whom the vaccine is meant.
In their separate responses, Consultant, Obstetrician and Gynaecology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr. Emmanuel Owie and a medical practitioner, Dr. Olajumoke Oke, agreed that vaccines are not bad, but needed and should be embraced.
And like all the other speakers, they advised the members to continue to adhere to the various COVID-19 safety protocols as outlined by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) which includes wearing of facemask, intermittent washing of hands and maintenance of distance at all gatherings.
The group revealed that a lot are in store for the public as the advocacy marches forward, adding that a walk will soon be organised to further draw awareness to the need to take COVID-19 vaccination.
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order that restrained the move.
The Force announced on December 15, 2025, that it would begin enforcing the policy starting January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public safety and internal security.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, the police revealed that they were served with an interim order on December 17, 2025.
The enforcement will remain suspended pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the interim order.
“The Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17th December 2025, restraining the Force from proceeding with the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order,” the statement said.
The police also confirmed that they had entered an appearance in the case, raised preliminary objections, and formally requested the vacation of the interim order.
The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further hearing.
“In line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force has entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to 20th January 2026 for further proceedings,” the statement added.
The statement noted that the suspension of enforcement is being carried out in strict adherence to the ongoing court order.
“Accordingly, and strictly in compliance with the subsisting court order, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide, pending the decision of the court.”
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while fulfilling its duty to protect lives and property.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, affirms that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of protecting lives and property. The Force will continue to deploy lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country,” the statement added.
The Force also assured members of the public that it would communicate further developments and issue clear guidance as appropriate, following the court’s determination of the matter, in the overriding interest of public order and national security.
The Federal High Court In Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of the Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of their bail application.
The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, also ordered the remand of his co-dedendants, his son, Abubakar Malami, and one of his wives Bashir Asabe.
Justice Nwite made the order after taking arguments from the defence team led by Joseph Daudu (SAN) and the prosecution counsel Ekele Iheneacho (SAN).
Malami and his co-defendants are facing a 16-count money laundering charge preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The EFCC alleges that the defendants conspired at various times to conceal, retain and disguise the proceeds of unlawful activities running into several billions of naira.
According to the charge, the alleged offences span several years and include the use of companies and bank accounts to launder funds, the retention of cash as collateral for loans, and the acquisition of high-value properties in Abuja, Kano and other locations.
The commission further alleges that some of the offences were committed while Malami was serving as Attorney-General of the Federation, in breach of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011, as amended, and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sent a veiled message to Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying support for President Bola Tinubu alone will not guarantee any election ticket.
Wike made the statement on Sunday during a public outing in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.
His remarks were widely seen as directed at Governor Fubara, amid lingering political crisis in the State.
The former Governor of Rivers State said political loyalty must be tested during difficult times, not after power has been secured.
He mocked those he described as late supporters of President Tinubu, insisting that sudden alignment would not earn political rewards.
He said: “So the issue is not whether you are supporting Tinubu. That one, we have taken too long, long… Yes, oh. So Tinubu’s issue is not an issue again. Yes. Do you understand me? Yes. Tinubu’s issue is that nobody should be coming here to tell a day. We are for Tinubu; I am against you. Who is for Tinubu University? (laughs) That cannot give you any ticket oh! (laughs again) Direct, direct. It will not. Direction. Direction.”
Wike stressed that his political camp stood with Tinubu when the decision was unpopular. He said that support given under pressure carries more weight than alignment after victory.
He also recalled how the Rivers State House of Assembly openly backed Tinubu early, long before the election outcome was certain.
According to him, some of those now making public declarations were absent during the critical period.
“The same people now who came to declare, put them to God… But they should declare they are saying it for a candidate. Yes. Don’t you see characters? (laughs) So I send the sword far ahead of them.”
Wike further spoke on governance and continuity. He defended projects and agreements initiated during his tenure as governor. He said it is often difficult for successors to acknowledge past efforts, even though government is a continuous process.
His comments come weeks after Governor Fubara formally aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party of President Tinubu.
The move followed months of political crisis in Rivers State, which led to federal intervention and a declaration of emergency rule.
Political watchers believe Wike’s remarks constitute a direct response to Fubara’s recent positioning as a key Tinubu ally in Rivers politics. Critics argue that Fubara’s support surfaced only after the political storm had settled.
Wike, who remains a dominant force in Rivers State politics despite serving in Abuja, appears to have drawn a clear line ahead of the 2027 elections.
He suggested that political tickets would be decided by proven loyalty, not convenience.
Videos from the event in Rumuche, Emohua, spread rapidly on social media. Many users described the speech as a coded warning to the governor.
As of press time, neither the Rivers State Government nor Wike’s media team had issued an official clarification.
The comments, however, suggest that the political rift between both camps is still active, despite earlier peace moves brokered at the national level.
