A Painful Lesson : The Story of Dorathy Yohanna
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The tragic story of Dorathy Yohanna remains one of the most heart-rending experiences in the history of our school community. A bright and promising student, Dorathy’s life was cut short when she took her own life by ingesting Gramazol, a strong herbicide. In the desperate attempt to save her, she was…
Tilova for Africa Urges Tighter Regulation of Private Schools in NigeriaC
…condemns increasing cases of child abuse, poor infrastructure, unqualified teachers Nkechinyere Ewa A United States based non-profit organisation, Tilova for Africa (TFA), has called for stricter government regulation and oversight of private schools across Nigeria, citing rising cases of child abuse, poor infrastructure, and declining educational standards. The advocacy group raised alarm over the proliferation…
Respect Defines True Amazons” – Ebonyi NAWOJ Tells Women Journalists
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has held an in-house workshop with the theme “Respect: A Priceless Attribute of Amazons,” aimed at promoting professionalism, mutual respect, and unity among female journalists in the state. Speaking during the session, the resource person, Comrd. Fortunate Ozo, Assistant Manager…
UNICEF, Niger Foods Collaborate to Improve Sanitation and Hygiene Awareness Across Communities
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programme, has join forces with Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited to strengthen collaboration on promoting hygiene practices and ending open defecation, particularly in communities where Niger Foods operates its farms. During the visit to Niger Foods’…
The Power of Leadership, Vision and Habits
Keynote Address Presented by Ms. Evelyn Onyilo, President/Founder, Initiative for Women’s Accelerated Development in Africa (INWOAD) and Publisher, Phenomenal People Magazine. Hello everyone, and good morning! I’m honored to be here today at the Capacity Building Workshop on Eye-Health and Its Relevance to Effective Journalism, organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency…
Stakeholders Condemn Gymnastics Federation President’s Blackmail Tactics, Commend NSC DG for Upholding Integrity
Stakeholders in the Nigerian gymnastics community have condemned the recent media publication credited to Kelvin Erhunmwunse, President of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN), describing his comments against the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, as a deliberate act of blackmail aimed at diverting attention from his own illegitimate election and…
SEDC Director lauds ASTPA for fostering Unity, love among Anambra communities in FCT
By Nwamulunamma Ogbunka, Abuja The Executive Director, South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr Sylvester Onuora Okonkwo, (Okwuluora Ojoto) has commended the Anambra State Towns People Association (ASTPA) for its efforts in promoting unity and love among Anambra indigenes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a keynote address at the 2025 Edition of Anambra Day…
Al-hakeem Islamic Foundation in Partnership with Hope Raisers Global Foundation as the Convener Launches “Christmas With Hope” Project Across Nigeria
Osun, Nigeria – Al-hakeem Islamic Foundation of Nigeria, led by its founder, Abdul Hakeem Abdul Rasheed, is proud to announce the launch of its “Christmas With Hope” project. This initiative aims to bring joy and hope to over 5,000 families across the 36 states of Nigeria during the Christmas season. In collaboration with esteemed NGOs…