Ebonyi Reps Members Seek Withdrawal of Petition Against RT Hon Nwifuru
On Wednesday, the six members of the House of Representatives from Ebonyi state urged the Reps to strike out the resolution of the House committee on a public petition against Governor Francis Nwifuru over the arrest and detention of Igboayaka O Igboayaka the Youth Leader of Ohanaeze ndigbo. They argued that the petition against Governor…
Omga007Canada’s RISE Project to Boost Agriculture, Empower Women and Youth in Kano
By Sharon Akuboh All is set for Kano State to benefit from a major Canadian initiative aimed at strengthening agriculture and empowering women and youth in Northern Nigeria. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa on Wednesday. The Resilient and Inclusive Agri-food Systems Empowering Women and Youth (RISE) project…
Gov Yusuf Engages World Bank, Seeks Interventions for Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has engaged the new leadership of World Bank in Nigeria through a strategic meeting aimed at securing additional development interventions for Kano State. The meeting, held at the World Bank office, brought together the Country Director, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, and other senior management officials. This was disclosed in a statement issued…
At CSW69, Nigerian Minister Says Women Can Design, Lead Sustainable Cities of the Future
Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has continued her advocacy for women empowerment at the ongoing Commission for the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, urging global leaders to correct the oversight and position women and girls, to design and lead sustainable cities of the future. She disclosed this during the high level…
Afikpo LG Boss, Hon Nwachi Hosts Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Govt
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Stephen Uchenna Igwe has assured that Governor Francis Nwifuru’s led administration will continue to partner with the Local Government Chairmen in the State to foster harmony and grassroots development in line with its people’s Charter of Needs agenda. The Hon Commissioner dropped this hint…
FCT Minister Distributes ICT Gadgets to Secondary Schools
By Cynthia Batuta The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (CON), has officially launched the distribution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities to secondary schools across the FCT, marking a major step in the Administration’s commitment to integrating technology into education. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the…
Ramadan Feeding : Director NOA Lauds Gov Namadi, tasks Vendors on Excellence
The Jigawa State Director of NOA, Ahmad Tijjani Ibrahim commended Governor Umar Namadi for the provision of Ramadan feeding to ease burden on the poor and vulnerable population in the State. Ibrahim stated this during a tour of one of the centres designated for the preparation of the food in Bulangu community of Kafin Hausa…
Premium Times Partners NUJ FCT on Capacity Building, Ethical Journalism, Press Freedom Advocacy
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has teamed up with Premium Times to support press freedom, capacity building, ethical journalism, press freedom and the well-being of journalists. This collaboration aims to provide better training, improve working conditions, and enhance the professional development of journalists. During a courtesy visit to Premium Times’ office on…