Nigeria, Liberia Move to Deepen Economic Partnership, Expand Investment Opportunities
By Sharon Akuboh Nigeria and the Republic of Liberia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with renewed emphasis on trade, investment, youth empowerment and regional cooperation aimed at driving economic growth and sustainable development in West Africa. The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja when Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,…
Omga007Africa Must Look Inward to Unlock Its Economic Potential, Expert Urges
By Angonimi David – Imeh A Social development expert, Angonimi David-Imeh, Chartered Institute of Project Management, CIPM, has called on African leaders to embrace strategic economic self-reliance, industrialisation and value addition as the continent’s pathway to sustainable prosperity. In a paper titled “Africa’s Readiness for Prosperity: Learning from the Asian Tigers Through Strategic Economic Self-Reliance,”…
Princess Joy Omagha Idam Commiserates with NAWOJ National Secretary, Jigawa Chairperson Over Mother’s Demise
The Executive Director of Weekenders Media Commercial Limited, Publishers of Weekenders Magazine, Princess Joy Omagha Idam, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan, beloved mother of the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasilah Ladan, and the Chairperson of the NAWOJ Jigawa State Chapter, Comrade…
NAWOJ Mourns Mother of National Secretary, Jigawa Chairperson
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan, mother of the association’s National Secretary, Comrade Wasilah Ladan, and the Chairperson of the NAWOJ Jigawa State Chapter, Comrade Hauwa Ibrahim Ladan. In a condolence message issued by the National Secretariat, NAWOJ’s…
Army Depot in Ebonyi : A New Security Landmark with Promise for Regional Devt
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki The passing-out parade of the pioneer batch of 90 regular recruits at the Nigerian Army Recruit Training Depot, Amasiri-Edda, on Wednesday was more than a military ceremony. It marked the emergence of a strategic security institution in the South-East and reinforced Ebonyi State’s growing role in Nigeria’s defence architecture. The event…
Shaibu Advocates Private Sector Support for Sports Devt, Says Govt Funding Alone Is Not Sustainable
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has called for increased collaboration between the private sector, corporate organisations, embassies, and well-meaning Nigerians to support the growth and development of sports in the country. Shaibu made the call during the official handover ceremony of badminton equipment donated…
Alphonsus Ogar Eba : Accountability, Track Record, and the Standard for Political Leadership in Cross River State
In a democracy, the currency of political relevance is credibility. Credibility is not built on rhetoric alone. It is built on service rendered, opportunities managed, and the willingness of public actors to be measured by the same standards they apply to others. As Cross River State settles into the administration of Governor Senator Bassey Edet…
AIG Olaiya Backs NAWOJ’s WINSEC 2026, Pledges Police Support for Security Summit
By Joy Omagha Idam The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, Victor Olaiya, has pledged the full support of the Nigeria Police Force for the forthcoming Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit 2026, reaffirming the Force’s commitment to strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies in promoting peace…