NAWOJ National Mourns Secretary Yobe NAWOJ
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) is sad to announce the passing of one of its active member Comrade Penina Jeje Ali. Comrade Penina was until her Demise the Secretary of NAWOJ Yobe. She died on Tuesday 18th February, 2025 at Yobe State University Teaching Hospital. She was a dedicated staff of Yobe Broadcasting…
NJC voids purported sack of Benue Chief Judge by House of Assembly
From Kayode Lawal. Abuja. The National Judicial Council NJC has over-ruled the Benue State House of Assembly on its purported resolution recommending the removal of the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Maurice Ikpambese from office. The Council while faulting the recommendations for being unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional, drew the attention of the Benue state…
NCIS Clears Air on Cooperative Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance, Validates USSD Certificates
The National Cooperative Insurance Society of Nigeria ( NCIS ) says the motor vehicle third party insurance certificate issued to its members through the USSD portal and other online platforms of the organisation are genuine and authentic. The society made the clarification on Wednesday in Abuja during a World Press Conference to set the record…
Edo : President Tinubu Flags-off Dualisation of Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta Road Projects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially flagged-off the dualization of sections two to four of the Ekpoma-Auchi-Okpella-Okene-Ajaokuta Expressway, a strategic federal road project set to transform socio-economic activities in Edo and Kogi States. Represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, at the event held in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo…
100 Days in Office: Gov Okpebholo Unveils New Buses for State Owned Transport Service, Over 50 New Vehicles for Security Agencies
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has purchased and commissioned over 56 new Toyota Hiace buses, out of the 100 expected before the end of February. Governor Okpebholo also commissioned new Toyota Hilux vans and Prado Jeeps which his administration is distributing to security agencies in the State to fight crime. Governor Okpebholo was joined…
Group Demands Prosecution of Witch-Hunting Pastors and Prophets
Nkechinyere Ewa Okpara The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, a civil society organization, has called on the government and security agencies to take action against pastors, prophets, diviners, and others involved in witch-hunting, which harms families and communities under the guise of combating witchcraft. The organization highlighted that those who conduct witchcraft exorcisms and deliverance services,…
Gov. Nwifuru Celebrates Senator Anyim on His 64th Birthday
Nkechinyere Ewa Okpara Francis Nwifuru, the Governor of Ebonyi State, has described the former President of the Nigerian Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim, as an exemplary leader whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the country’s democracy. This statement was part of his birthday message to the elder statesman. Nwifuru expressed that Anyim’s strategic role…
HRH Ezeogo Omezue Paul Uchendu Ndukwe, Opike II to be Buried 27th February
The families of HRH Ezeogo Omezue Paul Athanasius Uchendu Ndukwe, Opike II, and the entire OPI Autonomous Community in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, hereby release the burial Programme for the late traditional ruler. He passed away on March 27, 2024, at the age of 70. The funeral arrangements are as follows :…