Dr. Benjamins‑Laniyi Urges Media to Amplify Women’s Leadership, Adopt Gender‑Sensitive Reporting
By Sharon Akuboh The Proactive Director‑General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins‑Laniyi, says sustained collaboration between the Centre and the media could help amplify women’s voices, improve public understanding of women‑focused policies and strengthen accountability for programmes that improve the lives of women and girls. Dr. Benjamins‑Laniyi made the…
Omga007NUJ FCT Celebrates Dr. Adedayo Benjamins‑Laniyi on Birthday, Hails Advocacy for Women’s Leadership in Media
By Sharon Akuboh The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Federal Capital Territory (NUJ FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has felicitated with Dr. Adedayo Benjamins‑Laniyi, the 16th Director‑General/Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), on the occasion of her birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by…
From NYSC to the Inner Bar : Hope Raisers Global Foundation Hails Somina Peters Johnbull, SAN
A Distinguished Journey of Service, Excellence and the Promise of Justice ABUJA, NIGERIA — October 12, 2026, will remain a memorable date in the annals of the Nigerian legal profession and in the hearts of those who have followed the remarkable journey of Somina Peter Johnbull. On this day, he joined the distinguished rank of…
NAWOJ Benue Lays Member, Grace Ityosaa to Rest
It was a solemn moment as family, Friends colleagues and associates paid glowing tributes to the late Grace Ityosaa, a journalist with Radio Benue and executive member of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists as her remains were laid to rest today. At her funeral at Saint James Church, Shaapera, the Director-General, Radio Benue, Dr…
SKICAN Showcases Development Impact, Strengthens Nigeria–South Korea Ties at 2026 Gathering
By Sharon Emephia SKICAN Highlights Impactful Development Initiatives at 2026 Annual Gathering, Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria–South Korea Partnership…Smart Start 2.0 empowers university student entrepreneurs, as association extends CSR interventions to Cross River, Katsina and Edo States. The South Korea International Cooperation Agency Alumni Association in Nigeria (SKICAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable development,…
NIS DG, Philip Shaibu, Wishes Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Quick Recovery… She’s NIS Ambassador
The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has extended his best wishes to Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, following news of her scheduled ankle surgery in France. Shaibu expressed concern over the injury sustained by the Nigerian international during the Super Falcons’ 5-0 victory…
Gov Okpebholo Vows to Rebuild Burnt Oluku Market, support Victims
By Sharon Akuboh Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised to rebuild Oluku Market, which was destroyed by fire, and support traders who lost their shops and goods in the incident. He gave the assurance on Friday after inspecting the damage at the market, located along the Benin-Lagos Road in Ovia North-East Local Government…
DECAN Honours NSA Boss for Anti-Terror Gains
The Defence Correspondents Association (DECAN) on honoured the National Security Association Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for strengthening Nigeria’s counterinsurgency campaign and recording outstanding gains in the anti-terror fight. He was presented with the honour at the 3rd edition of DECAN conference, themed, “Beyond Kinetic Warfare: Harnessing Technology and Intelligence-Led Operations for Nigeria’s National Security,” which brought…