Niger State Targets Food Leadership with Wide-Ranging Agricultural Reforms
Niger State Government says it is driving wide ranging agricultural reforms aimed at positioning the state as Nigeria’s leading food producer. Governor Umaru Bago, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Yusuf Sadiq, made this known at the Niger State Council on Agriculture meeting in Minna, supported by AGRA and Niger Foods. He described…
Omga007Chairperson, NAWOJ FCT, Commemorates The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Today, we join the global community to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a period that calls us to reflect, to speak up, and to take bold action. Gender-based violence remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations affecting women, girls, and vulnerable persons in every community, including our beloved FCT….
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…