The Nomination of Sycophants as Ambassadors Unfortunate, Disgraceful : HURIWA
A prominent pro-democracy and Civil Rights Advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has described as unfortunate and disgraceful the list of ambassadorial nominees recently sent to the National Assembly just as the Rights group dismissed some of them as sycophants and men who are ethically challenged, lack integrity and are selfish. It…
Omga0076 Brigade arrest Police officer for aiding armed militia, recover weapons in Taraba.
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised four armed militia members and recovered weapons during a rapid and coordinated response to renewed communal violence in Usmanu Village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating a resurgence of long-standing land disputes between the Shomo and…
Item Amagu Community Vows to Re-elect Gov. Nwifuru, Rep. Ogah in 2027
Nkechinyere Ewa The people of Item Amagu in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, one of the largest communities in the state, at the weekend vowed to re-elect Governor Francis Nwifuru and the member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, in the 2027 general elections. The community,…
St. Mary’s Abductions : Parents, Worshippers Cry Out for Govt Intervention
From Rashidat Suleiman, Minna Christian worshippers across the Kontagora Diocese have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Niger State Governor Umar Mohammed Bago to take urgent action to secure the release of the abducted pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Private Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking after…
Festival Turns Tragic as Man Is Killed in Afikpo Community
Nkechinyere Ewa A tragic incident on Sunday morning shattered the festive mood in Amangbala, Ohaisu community of Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, leaving one man dead. The victim, simply identified as Peter, was killed following a disagreement with a villager known as Daniel, during preparations for the community’s revered Iko Ohaisu festival. According to…
Repositioning Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) for Enhanced National Security : Exploring The Case Against State Police In Nigeria
By Akubo A. Akubo Foremostly, Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) is the most organised yet-to-be full State actor in the security architecture of Nigeria, but an amalgamation of most Community-based organisations and States Vigilante Services, incorporated under the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, despite the fact that Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN)…
Canada Empowers Nigerian Women : NAWOJ and Global Affairs Showcase Joint Initiatives
Yesterday, 28th of November,2025 Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ )and other partners joined Global Affairs Canada for the Presentation of Canada Investing in Women and Girls: Sights and Sounds in Nigeria. The presentation held at the Abuja Continental Hotel provided an insightful overview of Canada’s strategic efforts to promote gender equality and empower women…
Groups Honour Late Comrade Prof. Bene Madunagu, Unveil Endowment Fund to Advance Her Lifelong Causes
By Edem Ekpo The Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) in collaboration with the Socialist Library and Archives (SOLAR) on Wednesday hosted a memorial symposium in Calabar to mark the first anniversary of the passing of celebrated scholar, feminist and social justice advocate, Late Professor Bene Madunagu. The event drew activists, academics, family members and long time…