News as it breaks
Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has introduced the Menstrual Health (MH-NOW) project in Kano State, aiming to tackle the challenges adolescent girls and young women face during their menstrual periods. The initiative, designed for girls aged 10 to 24, focuses on raising awareness, providing essential menstrual health information, and promoting…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocking early exit at the Qatar Open, falling to Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova in a dramatic three-set battle on Tuesday. The Belarusian, playing her first match since her Australian Open final defeat, lost 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in a tense encounter lasting over two…
After years of near-misses, Beyoncé finally clinched her first Album of the Year award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday night, taking home the prestigious honor for her groundbreaking country album, Cowboy Carter. The 43-year-old global icon triumphed over tough competition, including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, marking…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has secured her second Grammy Award, winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. Tems clinched the award with her song Love Me JeJe, triumphing over strong contenders, including Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid,…
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s educational sector, Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, Director of the Education Resource Centre, FCT Administration, has been honored with the General Abdulsalami Abubakar Excellence Award in Public Service at the Nigeria Merit Awards 2024. The prestigious event, organized by Nigeria News Magazine, celebrates…
President Tinubu Consoles with NUJ and IPI Over Hajia Rafat Salami’s Death President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) following the passing of Hajiya Rafat Onyeche Salami, the recently elected Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI). This is contained in…
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…
