NAWOJ Hails National Auditor Jemila Abubakar on Election as President of WAANSA Nigeria
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has congratulated its National Auditor and Assistant Director at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Jemila Abubakar, on her election as President of the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria. In a statement signed by the National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Aisha…
Omga007Unchecked Small Arms Proliferation Threatens Peace as WAANSA Nigeria Elects New President
By Joy Omagha Idam The growing proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons continues to pose a serious threat to peace, security and national development in Nigeria, security experts and peace advocates have warned. The concern formed the focus of discussions at the General Meeting and National Executive Council election of the West African…
NDC Aspirant Okoli Raises Concerns Over Orumba Primary, Reaffirms Loyalty to Party
By Nwamulu Namma Hon. Frank Chike Okoli, popularly known as Aneliaku Junior, has expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the recent National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, alleging that the process did not comply with his understanding of the party’s procedures and relevant electoral guidelines. Okoli, who…
Correspondents’ Chapel, NUJ FCT Strengthens Partnership with Joint Revenue Board on Tax Education
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) to promote public understanding of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms and encourage voluntary tax compliance through accurate and responsible journalism. The commitment was made during an interactive session held…
Nigeria, Portugal Chart New Course for Strategic Partnership as Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Engages Leaders, Diaspora in Lisbon
By Sharon Akuboh Nigeria and Portugal have taken significant steps towards strengthening their long-standing diplomatic and economic ties following high-level engagements between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Portuguese Government and members of the Nigerian community in Lisbon. The strategic meetings, held on the sidelines of the EurAfrican Forum in Cascais, underscored…
Grace Ike Dedicates Education Award to Special Needs Student as Adaeze Bags Nile University Scholarship
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja An atmosphere of joy, hope and inspiration filled the graduation ceremony of Beautiful Beginning Academy (BBA) as a special needs student, Ms. Adaeze Tochukwu Tahila Okeke, received a life-changing scholarship to study at Nile University of Nigeria. The scholarship, announced by the Managing Director of AFRIQUE Investments and Infrastructure Partners, Sir…
LESPADA Executive Director Condoles NAWOJ National Secretary Over Mother’s Demise
By Sharon Akuboh The Executive Director of the League for Societal Protection Against Drug Abuse (LESPADA), Ambassador Maryam Hassan, has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasilah I. Ladan, following the passing of her beloved mother. During the visit, Ambassador Hassan expressed her heartfelt…
Nigerian Envoy -Designate to Mali Receives Letters of Credence
By Joy Omagha Idam The Ambassador-designate of Nigeria to the Republic of Mali, Dr. Geoffrey Ijomah David Chima, has formally received his Letters of Credence, paving the way for the commencement of his diplomatic assignment in the West African nation. The presentation ceremony was conducted by the Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador…