How Passion, Partnerships and Data Are Changing the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki For years, gender-based violence (GBV) in Ebonyi State remained largely hidden. Survivors suffered in silence, cases went unreported, and the absence of reliable data made it difficult for government agencies and development partners to understand the true magnitude of the problem. Today, the story is gradually changing. Behind the transformation is…
Omga007How passion, partnerships and data Are changing the fight against fender-based violence in Ebonyi
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki For years, gender-based violence (GBV) in Ebonyi State remained largely hidden. Survivors suffered in silence, cases went unreported, and the absence of reliable data made it difficult for government agencies and development partners to understand the true magnitude of the problem. Today, the story is gradually changing. Behind the transformation is…
Standardised Marking Begins as ERC Orients BECE Examiners
By Sharon Akuboh The Education Secretariat, through the Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced the orientation of examiners for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), marking the official commencement of the script-marking exercise across designated centres within the Federal Capital Territory. The orientation programme, organised by the…
Umahi dismisses Obi’s alleged death threat claim, says statement Reflects Political frustration
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that his life is under threat, describing the claim as a reflection of political frustration. Speaking while inspecting some of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing legacy infrastructure projects in Ebonyi State at…
Civil society coalition faults Ebonyi over missed $27m world bank grant By Nkechinyere Ewa
By Nkechinyere Ewa A coalition of civil society organisations in Ebonyi State has criticised the state government over its failure to qualify for the World Bank’s performance-based HOPE Governance Programme incentive grant, urging greater transparency and accountability in public financial management. In a statement in Abakaliki on Thursday, the coalition, led by Prof. Joseph Agbo,…
We Won’t Rest Until All Nigerians Benefit from RH Reforms – Tinubu
By Remi Johnson President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to invest in infrastructure and economic development until the benefits of its ongoing reforms are felt in every home across the country. President Tinubu gave the assurance while commissioning the Access Roads, Power and Water Supply to the Informal Sector…
Gov Yusuf Sets Up Committee to Prepare Blueprint for 2027 Re-election Campaign
By Sharon Akuboh Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a committee to develop the blueprint for his 2027 governorship campaign as part of efforts to consolidate the achievements of his administration and chart a strategic roadmap for a possible second term. The committee, according to a statement issued on Friday by the…
JCI Abuja Unity President Hails Past Presidents on International Human Duties Day, Honours Their Legacy of Service
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The President of JCI Abuja Unity, JCIN Amb. Unwana Bright Ekong, has paid glowing tribute to the Council of Past Presidents of the organisation, describing them as the architects of the chapter’s enduring legacy and commending their selfless leadership and commitment to service. In a goodwill message to commemorate International Human…