LSPHCB, SCI COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN CHILD IMMUNISATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LSPHCB, SCI COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN CHILD IMMUNISATION The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) hosted a high-level delegation from Save the Children International (SCI), led by Country Director, Mr. Duncan Harvey, during an official courtesy visit to the board on Thursday, 17th September 2026. The visit comes as part of Save the Children’s global leadership tour in Nigeria to evaluate the impact of the BOOST Project (Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero-Dose and Under-Immunised Children) and to align on strategic priorities for child health across the state. Welcoming the delegation, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, expressed sincere appreciation to Save the Children International for their unwavering support, noting that while Lagos State remains one of the country's highest investors in health care and child nutrition, its unique demographic landscape demands continuous collaboration. Dr. Mustafa highlig...

MISSISSIPPI MAYOR FACES BACKLASH FOR CRITICIZING TRUMP'S FLAG ORDER FOR DOLLY PARTON. (PHOTO).


 Mississippi mayor faces backlash for criticizing Trump's flag order for Dolly Parton


On August 25, President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half‑staff in honor of Dolly Parton, whose death at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer united people across political lines in grief. 


While many embraced the gesture as a fitting tribute to the beloved country icon, one mayor in Mississippi sparked outrage by refusing to comply. 


Ken Adams of Olive Branch posted on Facebook that although he respected Parton’s legacy, he believed the symbolic act of lowering the flag should be reserved for military heroes, first responders, presidents, and other major national figures.


Adams argued that lowering the flag too often could dilute its meaning, and he emphasized that local leaders should have the authority to decide for their own communities. He insisted his stance was not political or disrespectful to Parton, but his comments quickly drew sharp criticism. 


Many people felt Dolly’s contributions to music, philanthropy, and children’s literacy elevated her beyond the status of “just a celebrity.” Critics accused Adams of turning a simple, heartfelt gesture into a divisive issue, with some noting they would lower the flag for Dolly before any politician.


Supporters of the President’s directive flooded Adams’ post with tributes to Parton, praising her as a hero who touched countless lives. Veterans and first responders even voiced approval of honoring her in this way, underscoring her unique impact on American culture. 


Despite the backlash, Adams stood by his position, highlighting the tension between national directives and local autonomy. 


Meanwhile, Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Nashville on August 28, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire across generations.

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