Celebrating Democracy Day : Promoting Inclusion, Amplifying Women’s Voices
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day, millions of citizens will reflect on the journey of the nation’s democratic experiment — its gains, challenges, and aspirations. Democracy, at its core, is built on the principles of inclusion, representation, participation, and equal opportunity. Yet, for many Nigerian women, the question remains: what…
Omga007One Man, Many Crowns : The Story Of Sunday Bigman Chukwuemeka
By Jasmine Okogerie In a region where traditional titles are among the highest honours a community can bestow, it is uncommon for one individual to be celebrated across several kingdoms. It is even rarer for both husband and wife to receive prestigious honours from different communities.Yet this is the story of Sunday Bigman Chukwuemeka and…
Nigeria Charts New Course on Gender Equality, GBV Prevention Through Global Fund GC8 Consultation
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja Nigeria has taken another significant step toward strengthening gender equality, human rights protection, and access to healthcare services as key stakeholders converged in Abuja for the Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) National Consultative Workshop on Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Programming. The one-day national…
ECOWAS Bank Hails Tinubu’s Road Infrastructure Drive
By Nkechinyere Ewa The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has commended the Federal Government’s ongoing road infrastructure revolution under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a critical step towards boosting regional integration and economic development. The commendation came on Thursday during an inspection tour of the ongoing dualisation of the…
Politics of Opposition and Patriotism: Ebonyi Group Faults PDP Spokesperson’s Call for ‘Double Standards’
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki The recent political exchanges between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State have once again brought to the fore debates about patriotism, opposition politics and governance ahead of the 2027 governorship election. At the middle of the controversy is a…
NAWOJ Celebrates Pioneer Broadcaster Hajia Mariya Galadanci Calls For 35% Women Representation In Politics
By Titilope Oluwasayo Abioje Abuja Kano witnessed a historic gathering of media stakeholders and journalists as American Media Consultants and Freedom Radio, in partnership with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), hosted a special event to celebrate Hajiya Mariya Galadanci, one of the first female broadcasters in Northern Nigeria and Kano State. The event…
FCT ERC Monitors WAEC English Language Examination, Hails Compliance With Examination Standards
By Sharon Akuboh The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through the Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Education Secretariat, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting excellence, quality assurance, and integrity in public examinations through the monitoring of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) English Language Paper across selected schools within the Territory….
NAWOJ Condoles With South East Zonal Secretary Over Loss of Father
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The national secretariat of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, received with deep sadness the news of the passing of the beloved father of our dear South East Zonal Secretary, Comrade Doris Chioma Alex. On behalf of the National Secretariat, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Comrade Doris, her immediate…