News as it breaks
The people of Kaida Tsoho Community in Gwagwalada have called on the FCT Administration and the Federal Government to provide them with more basic amenities especially water and roads to make life easier for them. They made the call during the inauguration of Water 4 Life Project by an NGO,…
The Federal Capital Territory Women Affairs Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedayo Benjamins – Laniyi, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Grace Ike, on her historic emergence via election as first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Abuja Council. In a Congratulatory letter to Comrade Grace Ike, she…
No fewer than 31 female inmates are facing a murder trial at the Nigerian Correctional Service Custodial Centre in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ben Odo, disclosed this to journalists at the custodial centre on Tuesday, when Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru paid fines…
A Non Governmental Organization, Rite Place Health in partnership with Southern Women Empowerment Forum is organizing a two-day Event on the International Water Conference with the theme: Beyond Access, Quality Matters. This is contained in a statement by the President, Southern Women Empowerment Forum, Honourable Doctor Helen Taiwo Adebakin and…
National Assembly Press Corps Chairperson, Grace Ike Receives Award for Media Democratic Heroism The Arewa Journalist Forum has presented an award for media democratic heroism to the Chairperson of the National Assembly Press Corps, Grace Ike for her giant strides in the media industry. Arewa Journalists Forum is a conglomerate…
NAWOJ FCT Distributes Menstrual Pads and Writing Materials to Students in FCT The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter has taken a significant step towards improving menstrual hygiene and curbing gender-based violence by distributing free sanitary pads and writing materials to students at Junior Secondary School 1, Jabi,…
Man allegedly beats his girlfriend to stupor in Delta for refusing to abort pregnancy Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old man, Ernest Okemute, for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in the Orokpor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. A Nigerian activist, Kelvin…
10/02/24 Comrade Bassey Itang of the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, has emerged the Chairperson of the FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ. Comrade Itang became unopposed after the incumbent Chairperson, Comrade Ann Daniel withdrew from the contest following controversies that emanated after the suspension of the…
