China-Nigeria Women’s Carnival Strengthens Cultural Ties at Lantern Festival in Abuja
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Dr. Mukhtar Muhammad, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening cultural and tourism cooperation with China, describing women as central to strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. He spoke at the celebration of the Chinese New Year/Lantern Festival and the China-Nigeria Women’s Carnival held…
Omga007CSOs Condemn Unconstitutional CCB Summons of Chief JudgeTsoho
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice (CCSG-PSGEJ) led by Comrade James Okoronkwo, hereby condemns the Code of Conduct Bureau’s (CCB) summons of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho. We declare this action unconstitutional, a flagrant violation of the Nganjiwa v. FRN…
Women traders extol FCT Minister for peaceful election•Makes case for women encouragement in politics
By Nwamulunamma Ogbunka, Abuja The Woman Leader of the Abuja Chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Traders (NANTs), Amb. Rachael Adewumi, has praised Barr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for ensuring peaceful elections in the nation’s capital, even as she urges encouragement of the women in the politics in…
NUJ Condemns Harassment of Journalists by Gov Alex Otti Over Legitimate Questioning
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has strongly condemned the reported harassment and verbal intimidation of journalists by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, following a media engagement in which a journalist requested verifiable data to demonstrate the impact of government policies on the lives of Abians. It is deeply troubling that a…
COEASU Decries Poor Working Conditions in Ebonyi College, Issues 14-Day Ultimatum
By Nkechinyere Ewa Members of the (COEASU), Ebonyi state College of Education Ikwo chapter, have lamented what they described as deplorable working conditions in the institution, saying the situation has subjected staff to severe hardship. The union disclosed that eight of its members died in 2025 due to what it termed harsh economic realities and…
SWS Hails Ooni of Ife and Oore of Otun Ekiti for Agreeing to Serve as National and South West Patrons
The Standup for Women Society (SWS) expresses profound gratitude to His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, for graciously accepting to serve as the National Patron (Life) of our noble organization. We are equally honoured by the acceptance of His Royal Majesty, Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo,…
Hoodlums Abduct Traditional Ruler in Ikwo
By Nkechinyere Ewa Suspected hoodlums have abducted a traditional ruler in Ebonyi, throwing the Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area into anxiety. The monarch, His Royal Highness Ezeogo Francis Igwe, was reportedly whisked away on Sunday morning along the Nwakpu axis of Ikwo LGA while on his way to church. The incident has drawn…
Turning Commitments into Concrete Gains : ECOWAS Parliament Charges Members to Deliver as Abuja Session End
By Our Reporter The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Memunatu Ibrahima, has called on West African lawmakers to translate regional agreements into measurable outcomes as the First Ordinary Session of 2026 concluded in Abuja. In her closing address, the Speaker urged Parliament to respond decisively to the political, economic and security challenges facing the region,…