News as it breaks
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has commended the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Abuja chapter, for launching an Enlightenment and Wellness Campaign dedicated to advancing girl-child education. Speaking at the event, NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, described education as a powerful tool for transforming lives,…
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has concluded a series of high-level visits to Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Cape Verde, and Senegal. The visits were aimed at consolidating support from fellow leaders and reinforcing regional collaboration…
Some educators, religious leaders, and policymakers have renewed calls for an end to early child marriage and for greater investment in girl-child education, stressing that empowering young girls benefits the entire nation. Speaking at a sensitization/wellness seminar on Girl-Child Education in Abuja, representatives from various sectors emphasised the need to…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has announced a major milestone with the official acquisition of its land, a development that underscores the association’s commitment to growth, stability, and progress. This breakthrough was made possible through the leadership of the National Chairperson, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, who facilitated the payment…
In a landmark move to tackle menstrual health challenges faced by millions of women and girls, the Federal Government of Nigeria has validated and adopted its first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM). The policy was formally endorsed during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, convened by…
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspected serial motorcycle thief allegedly responsible for at least 12 cases of motorcycle theft across the state. In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the arrest followed a report filed by a resident of Dorawa…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Plan International to strengthen advocacy for gender equality, children’s rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups racross Nigeria. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Abuja, NAWOJ’s National President, Aisha Ibrahim, said the collaboration reflects…
Nigeria has joined the global community in celebrating the Republic of India’s Independence Day, marking the occasion with a strong reaffirmation of diplomatic solidarity and shared values. In a goodwill message, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended heartfelt congratulations to his Indian counterpart, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar,…
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, youth from across the globe have come together to issue a bold and unified call for peace, cooperation, and a shared future. In a historic declaration titled the…
The Kaduna police command says its operatives have arrested a man with N25.9 million cash allegedly for vote-buying in the state‘s by-election on saturday. Astatement by the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mansir Hassan says the suspect, Shehu Patangi was arrested in the early hours of Saturday…
