Omga007ECOWAS Parliament Marks 25 Years of Promoting Democracy and Regional Cooperation
By Joy Omagha Idam The ECOWAS Parliament recently marked its 25th anniversary, with leaders from West Africa calling for urgent action to address threats to democracy and the rule of law in the sub-region. In his address, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and…
Civil Society Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged ₦2.8bn Procurement Scam in UNN
Nkechi Ewa A civil society coalition has raised concerns over alleged procurement irregularities in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), involving recently initiated capital projects within the campus. According to the group, the projects in question include a 4.5-kilometre internal road construction and the rehabilitation of the university-owned filling station—together estimated at about ₦2.8 billion….
FCT- ERC Concludes 2025 Annual Sports with Colourful Road Walk .
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The FCT Education Resource Centre (ERC) in its sustained advocacy for staff well-being and greater productivity in the workplace, kick-started the third edition of its Annual Sports Competition with a line-up of activities that culminated in a colourful Road Walk. Speaking during the yearly competition award ceremony, the Permanent Secretary, Education…
Ogah Moves Motion to Fix “Death Trap” Abakaliki/Ikwo /Oferekpe Road
Nkechinyere Ewa The Member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Comrade) Chinedu Ogah, OON, has moved a Motion of Urgent Public Importance in the House of Representatives, demanding the immediate return of contractors to the abandoned Abakaliki Ikwo Oferekpe Obubara Roads. Ogah warned that the stalled project originally awarded by the Ebonyi State Government…
Transforming Women and Children’s Health : MWAN Ebonyi Installs Dr. Nkiruka Uche-Nwidagu as 12th President
Nkechinyere Ewa The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Ebonyi State chapter, on Friday installed Dr. Nkiruka Bridget Uche-Nwidagu as its 12th president in a vibrant ceremony held at the Women Development Centre, Abakaliki. The event attracted leading medical practitioners, government officials and development partners, including the First Lady, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Ogbonna Nwifuru,…
Court summons social media activist for defaming Minister of Regional Development
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo A Magistrate Court in Jalingo the Taraba State capital, has ordered for the arrest of a Social Media activist Abdulmumuni Imam for allegedly defaming Barrister Uba Maigari the Minister of State, Regional Development. In a trending post on his verified Facebook page, Imam allege the Minister diverted ₦16.5 Billion contract sum for…
Reps Spokesman Rotimi, Rep Bamidele Salam, FCDA, Arise MD Awosemo Others storm NUJ FCT as Grace Ike Marks 365 Days
…Breaks Ground for Remodeled Council Congress Hall The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on Thursday played host to high profile Nigerians including the spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jr, the Chairman House Committee on Public Account Hon Bamidele Salam, the Managing Director of Arise News, Mr. Bayo Awoseme, the…