Need to Support Special Seats Bill for women in the State and National Assemblies
By Timinepere Jombo Idoko Supporting the bill for Special Seats for women in Nigeria’s National and State Assemblies is crucial for promoting gender equality and inclusivity in governance. Currently, women are underrepresented in Nigeria’s legislative bodies, holding only about 4 seats in the 109-member Senate and a similarly low number in the House of Representatives….
Omga007Uburu Community Backs Expansion of David Umahi University, Exonerates Minister of Works
By Nkechinyere Ewa The people of Uburu community in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have declared their full support for the ongoing acquisition of additional land for the expansion of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu. In a communiqué jointly signed by community leaders HRH Eze (Dr.) Lazarus Umahi…
Niger Foods Chairman Congratulates Emir of Borgu on 10th Anniversary of Ascension to the Throne
The Chairman of Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, Mr. Sammy Adigu, has congratulated His Royal Highness, Dr. Mohammed Sani Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV, Emir of Borgu Kingdom, on the celebration of his 10th anniversary on the throne. He described the milestone as a remarkable testament to the Emir’s enduring leadership, wisdom, and…
Ebonyi PDP Urges Public to Ignore Purported Suspension of Party Leaders
Nkechinyere Ewa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has dismissed as false and misleading reports alleging the suspension of some of its prominent leaders, describing the claim as the handiwork of impostors and mischief makers. A statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity, Anyi Ga Emeya Movement of the PDP in…
NUJ FCDA Chapel Organises Free Medical Outreach For Staff
No fewer than 200 staff of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Tuesday benefitted from the free medical outreach organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCDA Chapel as part of the programmes marking their 2025 Press Week. The outreach which was organised in collaboration with Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, saw the beneficiaries offered…
UNIJOS dental students protest against 10 years without graduation
*As ESUT Medlab Department fails to induct graduates after nine years on a five-year programme By Jasmine Okogeri Dozens of University of Jos dental students have taken to the streets to protest the non-accreditation of their courses, which has resulted in them spending over ten years in school without graduating. This is as the graduates…
Niger Foods Strengthens Ties with Ministry of Agriculture Ahead of State Agricultural Council
On behalf of Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, the Executive Director, Mrs. Patience Koku, received a delegation from the Niger State Ministry of Agriculture on a courtesy visit to discuss possible collaboration for the forthcoming Niger State Council on Agriculture. Mrs. Koku commended the Ministry’s dedication to advancing agricultural reforms and reaffirmed…
Ndufu Amagu Community Backs Hon Chinedu Ogah, Denounces False Allegations
Nkechinyere Ewa The Ndufu Amagu Community Union in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has dismissed recent allegations against the Member representing Ikwo/Ezza-South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah describing the claims as baseless, unfounded, and politically motivated. Speaking with journalists shortly after the Union’s monthly meeting held at Edukwuachi,…