NRC Boss Saga : NAWOJ National Secretariat Demands Public Apology for Harassment of Ex- National Chairperson
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has condemned the harassment of its immediate past National Chairperson, Comrade Ladi Bala, by the Managing Director of the National Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa. In a press release signed by NAWOJ National Chairperson, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, and National Secretary, Comrade Wasilah Ladan, the…
Omga007NAWOJ FCT Condemns Harassment of Former President NAWOJ by NRC Boss
By Gloria Tochukwu Umeweni The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, strongly condemns the harassment, intimidation, and verbal abuse of our member and former National President, Comrade Ladi Bala, by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa. The incident, which occurred while Comrade Ladi Bala was…
Isioru Amasiri Debunk Allegations Of Extra-Judicial Killing, Call For Full Scale Independent Investigation
By Ngwuoke Ngwuoke Isioru Amasiri, an organ in charge of internal security in Amasiri community in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has dismissed as false allegations that warriors from the community killed and beheaded an Edda person in a renewed confrontation between Ndukwe community in Amasiri and Osso in Edda Local Government…
Scandal Rocks Enugu Housing Corporation Over Blossom Garden Estate
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has been flung into the spotlight following allegations of large-scale corruption, abuse of office, and mismanagement tied to the controversial Blossom Garden Estate project. Whether this is true or false would be unfolded in the forth coming days. Once promoted as a flagship housing…
C’River Climate Alliance : Agriculture Ministry, TWG Push for Food Security
By Edem Ekpo, Calabar The Cross River State Climate Change and Health Technical Working Group has intensified its advocacy for climate-smart policies, urging the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen measures that protect food systems from the growing threats of climate change. Receiving the delegation in Calabar, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson…
Cross River Govt Embarks on Renovation of Oban Cottage Hospital
By Edem Ekpo, Calabar The Cross River State Government has commenced the comprehensive renovation and remodeling of the Oban Cottage Hospital in Akamkpa Local Government Area, reaffirming its commitment to accessible and quality healthcare delivery for rural communities. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony on behalf of Governor Bassey Otu, Rt. Hon. Ekpo Ekpo Bassey described the…
Addendum to Press Release : NAWOJ Partners with ActionAid and Global Affairs Canada to Launch Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project with Grant of $15 Million Canadian Dollars
Further details have emerged on the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) project, designed to strengthen women’s rights and leadership across Nigeria. The project will engage key stakeholders, including NAWOJ, the Nigerian government, and various women’s organizations. Notably, the RWVL project is the second phase of the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) project, which concluded…
Ebonyi Governor’s Wife Leads Ishielu Women in 2025 August Meeting
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, has reaffirmed her commitment to women’s empowerment in the state. She spoke during the 2025 Ishielu Women’s August Meeting held at the local government headquarters in Ezillo on Wednesday. Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Princess Nkechinyere…