News as it breaks
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT, Bassey Ita-Ikpang, has called on Nigerians to embrace love with responsibility, safety and compassion as the world marks Valentine’s Day. In a goodwill message to members of NAWOJ FCT and the general public, Ita-Ikpang described Valentine’s Day as…
Women in Iran can now officially obtain motorcycle driver’s licences, marking a significant shift after years of legal uncertainty and unofficial bans on female riders. Local media reports say Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has signed a new resolution clarifying the country’s traffic regulations, effectively opening the door…
The National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alhaji Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan, has reaffirmed the committee’s strong partnership with the media, describing journalists as critical partners in nation-building, police accountability, and public enlightenment. Olaniyan made this known in Abuja while receiving executive members of the Nigeria Union of…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku has stirred widespread reactions online after declaring that there is no such thing as an “independent woman,” insisting that no human truly wants to go through life alone. The ROK Studios boss shared her thoughts in an Instagram post where she argued…
The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) has congratulated Dr Olugbemisola Odusote on her appointment as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, describing the development as a historic milestone for legal education in the country. President Bola Tinubu approved Odusote’s appointment, making her “the first woman…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of seven journalists in a tragic road accident along the Billiri–Kaltungo road in Gombe State. Among the victims are two members of the NAWOJ, Gombe State Chapter. The journalists were reportedly returning from the wedding ceremony…
The Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCH) has announced a nationwide scale-up of its flagship health programme, “Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria”, aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality across the country. The announcement was made during a stakeholder workshop on programme development and scale-up,…
More than 5,000 young girls across the Beninese municipalities of Zè and Djidja have received life-changing support through a major menstrual health education campaign spearheaded by the ECOWAS Representation in Benin, in partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO). This large-scale initiative focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and has vowed that the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise will be thoroughly investigated. In a statement issued Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that all income earned within Nigeria, including money made by commercial sex workers, social media influencers, and remote workers, will be subject to taxation under the country’s new tax reform laws, set to take effect from January 1, 2026. This was disclosed by…
