Women, Security and the Power to Build Peace : How NAWOJ’s WINSEC is Shaping a New National Conversation
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja For decades, conversations around Nigeria’s security architecture have largely revolved around military hardware, intelligence gathering and government policies. Yet, beneath these discussions lies a largely untold story—the indispensable role of women in safeguarding communities, preventing conflicts, rebuilding lives and promoting lasting peace. It is this overlooked narrative that the Nigeria Association…
Omga007NAWOJ Launches Maiden Women in Security Summit, WINSEC, Calls For Participation, Peaceful Building
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has officially launched the inaugural Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) 2026, a landmark initiative aimed at celebrating excellence and advancing the role of women in peace, security, and national development. The historic event, held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, drew dignitaries from…
Darkness in the Midst of Light : How meter deficit and regulatory gaps are holding South-South Power Sector hostage
Here Nwamulu Namma in this piece writes that in the South-South, where crude oil and gas power the nation, homes and businesses sit in darkness. The problem is not generation. The problem is distribution, regulation, and a 65-year-old association still waiting for government recognition. Engineer Philip Ewesor of LECAN says the fix is simple: meters,…
“A Life That Touched Nations”: Tributes, Tears and a Lasting Legacy as Abuja Honours Dr. Jophia Nanker Gupar
The atmosphere was solemn yet celebratory as family members, friends, political leaders, diplomats, clergy, women’s advocates and community stakeholders gathered in Abuja for a Night of Tribute in honour of Dr. Jophia Nanker Gupar, a woman whose life was defined by service, leadership, compassion and an unwavering commitment to empowering others. For many in attendance,…
FCTA Sensitizes on Exclusive Breastfeeding, Infectious Diseases
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and child health through intensified sensitization on exclusive breastfeeding and the prevention of infectious diseases. The commitment was made during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week commemoration and Town Hall Meeting on Infectious Disease Prevention held in Abuja. The event…
DSS compensation policy deserves National Recognition, Urges other Security Agencies to adopt Policy …Human Rights Advocate
A legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Hamza Dantani, has called on security agencies across Nigeria to adopt the Department of State Services (DSS) policy of compensating innocent citizens who are wrongly arrested, unlawfully detained or harmed during security operations. Dantani made the appeal while commending the Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, for introducing…
Green Nigeria Challenge : Oluremi Tinubu Hails Wike’s Green Revolution
By Remi Johnson … tasks Governors’ Wives on Environmental Sustainability Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has recognised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, as a transformer, citing Abuja’s City Gate new look and the citywide transformation. She gave the commendation in Abuja during a ceremony organised to honour the…
Host Communities Back Nwifuru’s Abakaliki Cement Factory, Promise Peace for Smooth Execution
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki Stakeholders from the four host communities of the proposed Abakaliki Cement Factory have pledged total support for the multi-billion-naira project, assuring the Ebonyi State Government and investors of a peaceful and secure environment for its successful execution. The endorsement was announced on Monday in Abakaliki by former Senator Obinna Ogba after…