Skip to content
Ova News NG

Ova News NG

Ova News NG feed V2

Primary Menu
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • SPORTS
  • POLITICS
  • WORLD NEWS
  • LIVE FOOTBALL SCORES
  • Home
  • NEWS
  • Yobe Assembly to make law for compulsory sickle cell, hepatitis tests before marriage
  • NEWS

Yobe Assembly to make law for compulsory sickle cell, hepatitis tests before marriage

10 months ago 2 min read
Share:

The Yobe State House of Assembly has given accelerated consideration to a bill seeking compulsory tests for sickle cell disease and hepatitis before marriage in the state.

The bill sponsored by members representing Machina, Mamudo, Damaturu Central, Damaturu 2 and Bade West constituencies, Kachalla Ajiya Maina, Mohammed Isa Bello, Nasiru Hassan Yusuf, Buba Ibrahim Kalallawa, and Sanda Kara Bade scaled through second reading on Wednesday.

The member representing Machina constituency, Maina said the bill when passed into law will prevent the spread of sickle cell disease and hepatitis, promote public awareness as well as access to treatment of the diseases.

According to him, the bill has provided provisions for compulsory hemoglobin genotype and viral hepatitis tests before the conduct of any marriage in Yobe State.

Supporting the bill, the majority leader of the House, Nasiru Hassan Yusuf, Bulama Bukar, Buba Ibrahim Kalallawa and Sanda Kara Bade described the sickle cell disease as one of the childhood killer diseases that come with high cost of medication, especially on less privileged members of the society.

The Speaker, Chiroma Buba Mashio set-up an adhoc committee to work on the bill. The committee is headed by the Chairman House Committee on Health, Kachalla Ajiya Maina.

The committee was given four weeks to work on the bill and report back to the House for further legislative action.

Yobe Assembly to make law for compulsory sickle cell, hepatitis tests before marriage

Facebook Comments Box
Share:

Related:

  • 2027: Kwankwaso face tough decision moment as more heavyweights flood ADC
    2027: Kwankwaso face tough…
    NEWS
  • CDC, ECOWAS Push For Community-Led Mpox Response In Africa
    CDC, ECOWAS Push For…
    NEWS
  • SGV: UN Women, WARIF Begin House-To-House Sensitisation
    SGV: UN Women, WARIF Begin…
    NEWS
  • Scores arrested as Police, NDLEA, DSS others raid drug hotspot, brothels in Yobe
    Scores arrested as Police,…
    NEWS
  • 2027: PDP announces South-West zonal caucus meeting
    2027: PDP announces…
    NEWS

Continue Reading

Previous: ‘Bobrisky only sought assistance to pay for VIP section in prison’ – Falz tells VeryDarkMan
Next: NDDC Flags Off Flood Sensitization Campaign In Imo State

  • Recent
  • Court Fines NGO Over ‘Frivolous’ Suit Against NUPRC, Komolafe
    • NEWS

    Court Fines NGO Over ‘Frivolous’ Suit Against NUPRC, Komolafe

  • Cross River Revenue Service Targets N10 Billion Monthly Income by 2026
    • NEWS

    Cross River Revenue Service Targets N10 Billion Monthly Income by 2026

  • CBN Report: Loan Defaults Surge in Q2 2025 as Small Businesses Struggle Most
    • NEWS

    CBN Report: Loan Defaults Surge in Q2 2025 as Small Businesses Struggle Most

  • The on-and-off romance between the U.S. and China’s film industries
    • WORLD NEWS

    The on-and-off romance between the U.S. and China’s film industries

  • Brazil’s Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor ahead of trial
    • WORLD NEWS

    Brazil’s Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor ahead of trial

  • I’m afraid of returning to Liverpool – Salah reacts to Jota’s death
    • SPORTS

    I’m afraid of returning to Liverpool – Salah reacts to Jota’s death

  • Reekado Banks raises concerns over music executive exploiting upcoming artists
    • ENTERTAINMENT

    Reekado Banks raises concerns over music executive exploiting upcoming artists

  • Breaking: Court Convicts Natasha Uduaghan Of Contempt, Ordered To Pay N5m
    • NEWS

    Breaking: Court Convicts Natasha Uduaghan Of Contempt, Ordered To Pay N5m

  • I’m no longer sure of marrying my babymama – Singer Reekado Banks makes U-turn
    • ENTERTAINMENT

    I’m no longer sure of marrying my babymama – Singer Reekado Banks makes U-turn

  • Breaking: Court Orders Senate To Recall Suspended Senator Natasha
    • NEWS

    Breaking: Court Orders Senate To Recall Suspended Senator Natasha

  • Court Fines NGO Over ‘Frivolous’ Suit Against NUPRC, Komolafe
    • NEWS

    Court Fines NGO Over ‘Frivolous’ Suit Against NUPRC, Komolafe

  • Cross River Revenue Service Targets N10 Billion Monthly Income by 2026
    • NEWS

    Cross River Revenue Service Targets N10 Billion Monthly Income by 2026

  • CBN Report: Loan Defaults Surge in Q2 2025 as Small Businesses Struggle Most
    • NEWS

    CBN Report: Loan Defaults Surge in Q2 2025 as Small Businesses Struggle Most

  • The on-and-off romance between the U.S. and China’s film industries
    • WORLD NEWS

    The on-and-off romance between the U.S. and China’s film industries

  • Brazil’s Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor ahead of trial
    • WORLD NEWS

    Brazil’s Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor ahead of trial

SECTIONS

  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • SPORTS
  • WORLD NEWS

Get all Latest Ova News Feeds on the Go! 👋

Sign up to receive all Our latest News content Recap in your inbox every weekend.

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Quick Links

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Live Football Scores
  • Premier League Scores

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

Connect with Us

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
Copyright © 2025 Ova News Network | Created by Ben Ova O. | All Rights Reserved.
pixel