CEPASD empowers traditional leaders to combat gender-based violence in FCT
In a significant move to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) at the grassroots level, the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD), with support from the Government of Ireland International Development Programme through the Embassy of Ireland, has successfully equipped traditional leaders in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, and Kuje Area Councils with crucial knowledge and skills.
Kwara based NGO, BBYDI mobilises stakeholders against Gender based Violence
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin. A Kwara State-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO,) Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has mobilised a statewide stakeholders’ forum against Gender-Based Violence (GBV,) noting that no society can truly prosper while half of its population lives in fear, and suffers in silence. The Global Director of BBYDI, Hajia Nurah Sanni-Jimoh, yesterday in […]
Buratai urges FG to establish School Safety Task Force
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna- Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has called on the Federal Government to establish schools safety task force in Nigeria for the smooth development of education and safety of children. Buratai spoke in Gusau while presenting a a keynote address at the 2025 International Hybrid Conference organized […]
Barr. Yemi Ayeni: Making palpable difference with positive impacts
Barrister Yemi Ayodele Ayeni, popularly known as YAA, a born giver, philanthropic activities are his second nature
Administrator predicts South-South state will win NFS at zonal elimination meet
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A seasoned sports administrator and the Zonal Coordinator, South-South Zone of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Peter Njoku, has predicted that one of the states in the zone would emerge the overall winner of next National Sports Festival slated for Ogun State in May. Njoku stated this in Benin […]
CAN in Northern states, FCT gets new leadership, Hayab emerges Chairman
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A new leadership has emerged for the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,Abuja with Rev Joseph John Hayab as Chairman. Rev Joseph Hayab,who spoke at a press conference, copy made available to journalists in Kaduna, said they will rise not just as […]
Expert identifies how oil companies can navigate, reduce operational risks
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Medical doctor cries out over alleged illegal land takeover in Lekki
By Innocent Anaba A medical doctor and international consultant, Dr. Ojo Oluwatosin, has appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the state Attorney-General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, and the Inspector General of Police, to urgently intervene in an alleged forceful and illegal planned takeover of his land in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Oluwatosin, who […]
And Prof Adaba joins the conference in heaven, by Okoh Aihe
One by one, the elders are taking a leave of us, perhaps tired of this fetid putrescence of a noxious earthly abode, to attend a big conference which seems to be happening in heaven, according to a senior colleague with an acerbic sense of humour. The conference is for good people only, he intoned. Just take […]
Church of God Colours Lagos with Neighbourly Love Through “Hold Hope Campaign”
Lagos, Nigeria – In a bid to combat poverty and food insecurity, the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) organized the Hold Hope Campaign in Lagos on February 24. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Yaba Local Council Development Area, provided essential food supplies to 20 vulnerable families, reaffirming the Church’s commitment […]
Cavista tech: Why we’re building hackaton that’ll shape future of smart automation in Nigeria
For the past three years, a Nigeria-based global technology services company, Cavista Technologies has been building an army of Nigerian youths into tech solution providers and entrepreneurs to help the country participate in the comity of digital nations
Our goal is to make Akwa Ibom foremost in e-governance — Frank Ekpenyong
Newly sworn-in Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, said he has set an ambitious goal to make Akwa Ibom the number one state in e-governance and digital economy. This vision aligns with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda, which aims to transform the state’s governance and economy through digital innovation. During his first […]
NIMR alerts on emerging, re-emerging infectious diseases
NIMR, has called for heightened vigilance, screening in febrile patients, and increased funding to combat the growing threat of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
IBB’s book: Of reality and perception
By SUNNY IKHIOYA At long last, the much-awaited book by former President Ibrahim Babangida titled, A journey in Service, was launched last week and the man did not disappoint with the quality and quantity of people who graced the occasion. It confirms what we all know of IBB as a man of charisma, a strong man […]
Lagos remains incubator for industrialisation, innovation, says commissioner
Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, on Tuesday reiterated that Lagos State remains an incubator for industrialisation and innovation. She made the assertion during the launch of Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI) at the Design and Innovation Hub, Ecobank Art Centre in Lagos. She said that the road to industrialisation to […]
Defamation: Sen Natasha slams N100.3bn suit on Akpabio
By Henry Umoru & Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– Senator Nata-sha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has instituted a N100.3billion defamation suit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT, Abuja. This came on a day the Senate began a probe of the senator for engaging in verbal exchange with the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, […]
