16 Days of Activism : Stakeholders Call for stronger regulation of digital space in Taraba
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo As part of activities to mark this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence in Taraba State, stakeholders have called on the State government to come up with clear roadmap that will regulate the digital space and curtail cyber bullying and other forms of violence especially against women and girls. The…
Omga007United Methodist Church condemns Christian genocide, terrorism and related violence in Nigeria
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The Southern Conference of the United Methodist Church UMC has expresses deep concern over continued attacks and violence affecting Christian communities in Nigeria, resulting in loss of life and displacement. The Conference stated this in a Communique issue at the end of its 43rd Annual Conference session held at UMC No 1…
UNICEF Raises Alarm as Child Stunting Hits 32% in Ebonyi
Nkechinyere Ewa THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has described malnutrition as one of the most critical public health challenges facing Ebonyi State. The organisation raised the concern on Monday in Abakaliki during the official handover of 2,832 cartons of Small Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS), procured through its Child Nutrition Match-Fund Project. Juliet Chiluwe,…
Court Remands Ebonyi Lawyer Over Alleged Cyberbullying, Defamation of Rep. Chinedu Ogah
Nkechinyere Ewa A Magistrate Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has ordered the remand of a 43-year-old lawyer, Igwe Nwalo Johnson, at a correctional centre over allegations of cyberbullying and defamation against Comrade Chinedu Ogah, the member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The charges, filed under case number MAB/616C/2025 by the…
Ministry of Justice Leads Digital Violence Sensitisation in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Ministry of Justice has intensified its campaign against technology-facilitated violence with a comprehensive sensitisation exercise for students of Nnodo Secondary School, Abakaliki, as part of activities marking the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during the outreach, Barr. Faithvin Nwanchor, Head of the Sexual Assault…
Labour Party Inaugurates 24-Member Interim Executive in Ebonyi State
Nkechinyere Ewa The national leadership of the Labour Party has inaugurated a 24-member interim executive in Ebonyi State as part of renewed efforts to restore stability and reposition the party ahead of upcoming political activities. The committee, constituted under the authority of National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman and National Secretary Senator Darlington Nwokocha, is headed…
Katsina ex-First lady Commends Initiative to enhance Empowerment, Collaboration among Women
Abuja, Dec.6, 2024 (NAN) The former First Lady of Katsina State, Hajiya Hadiza Masari has commended the establishment of Concerned Sisters Forum (CSF) that would promote unity, empowerment and collaboration among women across the country. Masari gave the commendation during the inauguration and induction of members into the Forum on Saturday in Abuja. According to…
Foundation Unveils Vision to Champion Vulnerables in Ebonyi
Nkechinyere Ewa The Director-General and Founder of the Luke Chibueze Adonwe Human (LACH) Foundation, Barr. Luke Chibueze Adonwe, on Saturday unveiled an ambitious humanitarian mission aimed at uplifting the most vulnerable across Ebonyi State and beyond. The grand unveiling and fundraising ceremony, held at Virginland Hotels and Suites, Abakaliki, attracted political leaders, clergy, academics, industry…