Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has charged the Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to chat a course for the region’s economic and social development. Uzodimma gave the charge on Saturday, when he received a team from the commission, led by its Chairman, Dr Emeka...
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Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) on Saturday called for urgent action on gender equality and girls’ education to drive the nation’s socio-economic transformation. POWA National President, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, made the call in Lokoja at an event to celebrate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) with the theme, “Accelerate...
The Senate has faulted claims in some quarters that the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was suspended over her sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Rather, the upper chamber said that the senator was suspended due to her flagrant disobedience to Sections...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the country’s women for their indispensable contributions to nation-building, describing them as the “bedrock of our nation”. “On this #InternationalWomensDay , I celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women. “You are the bedrock of...
Gunmen have abducted Mr. Loveday Akari, a Senior Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Intelligence sources according to Zagazola Makama’s report, revealed that the incident occurred on March 7, 2025. The sources...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed women for their invaluable contributions to the society, saying; “as pillars of our homes and considering their roles in our society, they are worthy to be celebrated.” The Minister, in his goodwill message on this...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cautioned students, parents and the general public to beware of fake portals and websites linked to the Fund. This was contained in a release signed by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications,Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi at the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau Lawyers Bar Forum (PLBF) has strongly criticized the Nigeria Police Force, FCT Command, for releasing graphic images of the late David Shikfu Parradang, former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), before conducting a thorough investigation. The Forum described the act as...
Wife of the former Ondo State Governor, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has called for greater female representation in Nigeria’s state and national assemblies to promote gender equality. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, made the call in Ibadan on Saturday during an event organised by the foundation...
The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), on behalf of the governing council, appreciated security agencies for the safe release of the three kidnapped students. The university gave the commendation in a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr John David, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In celebrating the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality within the Commission and bolstering women’s involvement in Nigeria’s electoral process. A statement issued by the Director of Voter Education...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A think tank on security in the Sahel region, known as the Alliance of Sahel Institute for Security Studies, along with members of the Norwegian Institute for Conflict Resolution, met with Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, to explore the innovative security strategies (Borno...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In pursuant of excellence and quest to penetrate the nation’s market, the Japanese quality fiber manufacturer, Kanekalon the makers of X – Pression hair continued in their 2025 collaboration workshop in Lagos hosting the Lagos State Barbers Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association, LABHCA members in...
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA) has issued refining licenses to three companies to build new refineries in Abia, Delta, and Edo States. The authority in a post on its official X page, said the proposed refineries that have been issued licenses are a 100,000 bpd...
The ongoing terrorism case against leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been reassigned to another judge. The reassignment was directed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, John Tsoho, after months of intense pressure. The special counsel to Kanu, Aloy...
Chess players and lovers have been promised thrilling moments as Nigeria hosts the Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championships from March 31 to April 9. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday, the championships’ Media Director, Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr Babatunde Ogunsiku, said...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has pledged to leave Kaduna State in a better condition than he met it, as his administration executes projects in key sectors like education, health, and agriculture. He made this commitment at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction and upgrading of Zaria township roads....
A member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, on Saturday raised an alarm that her constituency has been invaded by armed herdsmen. Akande-Sadipe, in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Olamilekan Olusada, said armed herders invaded Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve and surrounding...
National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has acknowledged the strength, resilience, and determination demonstrated by women in the quest to change negative gender narratives and stereotypes in the society. The First Lady stated this in a message to commemorate the 2025...