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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…
The planned trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been adjourned to October 27 by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, following a pending motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 19, 2025, on a three-count criminal charge bordering on defamation and…
A family tragedy has struck Akure, when a middle-aged trader, Bosede Iluyemi, allegedly killed her elder sister, Omowumi Tewogboye, during a dispute over an ₦800 debt. According to eyewitnesses, Omowumi had purchased tomatoes and pepper from Bosede on credit but failed to pay back the money. The disagreement reportedly escalated…
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…
