Ezza Ezekuna Reaffirms Faith in Ebonyi Zoning Formula, Backs Nwifuru’s Second-Term Bid
By Nkechinyere Ewa As political conversations ahead of the 2027 elections begin to gather momentum across Ebonyi State, a socio-cultural body known as the Ezza Ezekuna Development Association (EEDA), has thrown its weight behind the state’s long-standing zoning arrangement, insisting that political stability and equity must remain paramount in determining future leadership succession. The association,…
Omga007From CLICKS to Credibility : NUJ FCT Chairman Charges Digital Media to Strengthen Democracy as Emporium Marks 10 Years
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja In an era dominated by instant information, viral content, and the relentless race for online engagement, the future of journalism may well depend on one enduring principle — credibility. This was the central message delivered by the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, during…
ECOWAS Court Orders Nigeria to Pay Journalist N10 Million for Rights Violations During Protest Coverage
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N10 million in damages against the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the assault, unlawful arrest, detention, and confiscation of the property of journalist Jide Oyekunle while carrying out his professional duties during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Abuja. The landmark judgment, delivered on June…
Cracks in Arthur Jarvis/Alphonsus Eba’s Factional PDP Camp, as Doubt Over Running Mate’s Loyalty Grows
What was once presented to supporters as a grand political alliance forged in the furnace of shared conviction is increasingly being viewed by insiders as a fragile arrangement held together by little more than public relations glue and mutual convenience. Behind the carefully staged photographs, rehearsed handshakes and declarations of brotherhood, unease is reportedly spreading…
SWS FCT CALLS FOR JUSTICE, DIGNITY, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND PROTECTION OF WIDOWS’ RIGHTS
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The Standup for Women Society, (SWS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, joins the global community in commemorating the 2026 International Widows Day and stands in solidarity with millions of widows whose strength, resilience and sacrifices continue to sustain families and communities despite enormous challenges. International Widows Day offers an opportunity to…
Where Has Gilbert Been? Inside the Quiet Journey to the Taraba Central Senate Ticket
From Political Silence to Senate Nomination, Gilbert Gills Nyanganji Says the Real Work Was Happening Away From the Spotlight By Joy Omagha Idam For weeks, the question echoed across political circles, community gatherings and social media platforms: “Where has Gilbert been?” The apparent silence of Gilbert Gills Nyanganji, one of the emerging political voices in…
Intl Widows Day : NAWOJ Demands Stronger Protection, Economic Empowerment for Widows
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for stronger legal protections, economic empowerment initiatives, and an end to harmful traditional practices that continue to undermine the rights and dignity of widows across Nigeria. The call was made as the association joined the global community in commemorating the 2026 International…
Over 137,133 EBSHIA Beneficiaries Endorse Nwifuru for Second Term
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abakaliki (Opinion) More than 137,133 beneficiaries of the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Scheme on Tuesday endorsed Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for a second term in office, citing his administration’s healthcare interventions as one of the most impactful achievements of his government. The beneficiaries, made up largely of nursing mothers, pregnant women, children…