Niger State Partners World Bank to Boost Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna Niger State Government, under the leadership of Farmer Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, has taken a major step towards improving access to clean water and sanitation through its collaboration with the World Bank and the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to implement the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) project….
Omga007Afikpo, Edda Communities Reaffirm Commitment to Peace
By Nkechinyere EwaThe people of Afikpo North and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State have reaffirmed their commitment to lasting peace and unity, following a joint peace meeting held on Tuesday at the Old Government House, Abakaliki. The meeting, convened at the instance of the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Border Peace, brought…
A Painful Lesson : The Story of Dorathy Yohanna
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The tragic story of Dorathy Yohanna remains one of the most heart-rending experiences in the history of our school community. A bright and promising student, Dorathy’s life was cut short when she took her own life by ingesting Gramazol, a strong herbicide. In the desperate attempt to save her, she was…
Tilova for Africa Urges Tighter Regulation of Private Schools in NigeriaC
…condemns increasing cases of child abuse, poor infrastructure, unqualified teachers Nkechinyere Ewa A United States based non-profit organisation, Tilova for Africa (TFA), has called for stricter government regulation and oversight of private schools across Nigeria, citing rising cases of child abuse, poor infrastructure, and declining educational standards. The advocacy group raised alarm over the proliferation…
Respect Defines True Amazons” – Ebonyi NAWOJ Tells Women Journalists
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has held an in-house workshop with the theme “Respect: A Priceless Attribute of Amazons,” aimed at promoting professionalism, mutual respect, and unity among female journalists in the state. Speaking during the session, the resource person, Comrd. Fortunate Ozo, Assistant Manager…
UNICEF, Niger Foods Collaborate to Improve Sanitation and Hygiene Awareness Across Communities
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programme, has join forces with Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited to strengthen collaboration on promoting hygiene practices and ending open defecation, particularly in communities where Niger Foods operates its farms. During the visit to Niger Foods’…
The Power of Leadership, Vision and Habits
Keynote Address Presented by Ms. Evelyn Onyilo, President/Founder, Initiative for Women’s Accelerated Development in Africa (INWOAD) and Publisher, Phenomenal People Magazine. Hello everyone, and good morning! I’m honored to be here today at the Capacity Building Workshop on Eye-Health and Its Relevance to Effective Journalism, organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency…
Stakeholders Condemn Gymnastics Federation President’s Blackmail Tactics, Commend NSC DG for Upholding Integrity
Stakeholders in the Nigerian gymnastics community have condemned the recent media publication credited to Kelvin Erhunmwunse, President of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN), describing his comments against the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, as a deliberate act of blackmail aimed at diverting attention from his own illegitimate election and…