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NAWOJ Appreciates All Who Made it to Imo State

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) extends its profound gratitude to all esteemed NEC members, distinguished guests, and dignitaries who honored the association with their presence at the NEC meeting held in Imo State. The NAWOJ National Chairperson, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim, conveys her heartfelt appreciation to everyone who journeyed to Imo State, recognizing their…

On the Conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu : A Call for Calm, Responsibility, and a Path to Peace

I waited to read and reflect on the judgment before making this statement. Moments like this demand calm thinking and careful consideration. The conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a moment of deep emotion for many in the Southeast and across the country. I urge our youths, IPOB sympathisers, and all concerned citizens to remain…

₦150bn Loan to Kick-Start Ebonyi Cement Factory — Governor Nwifuru

Nkechinyere Ewa Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has revealed plans to secure a ₦150 billion loan to kick-start the establishment of a state-owned cement factory, a project he described as one of the most ambitious economic ventures in the history of the state. Governor Nwifuru made the announcement while presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill…

Niger State Moves to Strengthen Agricultural Reform as Stakeholders Set New Vision for Sustainable Growth

The State Council on Agriculture convened in Minna with renewed commitment to transforming Niger State’s agricultural landscape. Welcoming stakeholders, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Mathew Ahmed, said the meeting held under the theme “Driving transformative and sustainable agricultural reform in Niger State: Bridging policy and impact to overcome systemic gaps” was…

EMBER-Month Festivities : FCT Police Command Warns Against the Sale and Use of Firecrackers

As the festive season approaches, the FCT Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye psc., advises residents to refrain from the sale, purchase, or use of firecrackers, knockout explosives, and other unauthorized pyrotechnics. The Command is concerned about the increasing circulation of these items across the Territory. Firecrackers pose…

Lawmaker, Rights Groups Bicker Over Defamation, Harassment in Ebonyi

By Nkechinyere Ewa A disagreement has erupted between the media team of the member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, and a coalition of civil society organizations in Ebonyi State over allegations of defamation, harassment of journalists, and alleged police complicity. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the coalition condemned what it described as a…

Blind Widow in Ikwo Cries for Help to Save Her Sight and Her Children

By Nkechinyere Ewa Modester Nwawuru sits quietly in the corner of her small mud house in Obegu Ohatekwe, Enyibichiri community, Alike Ikwo. At her middle age, she never imagined life would turn this hard. A widow and smallholder farmer, she once laboured tirelessly on her little piece of land to provide for her four children….

78-Year-Old Man Killed by Suspected Political Thugs Buried Amid Anger, Calls for Justice in Ebonyi Community

By Nkechinyere Ewa The remains of a 78-year-old man, Chief Johnson Okoro Obasi, murdered by suspected political thugs in Ekoli Community, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, have been laid to rest amid tears, grief, and renewed calls for justice. Obasi was attacked on June 1 during a violent clash between rival political groups…