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Minister Imaan Douses Tensions, Forgives Workers, Pledges Better Welfare

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has once again demonstrated her exceptional leadership and motherly disposition on Friday by calming tensions and forgiving workers who had earlier staged protests at the ministry. Speaking at a town hall meeting with staff in Abuja, the Minister warmly embraced the workers’ apologies, stressing that she…

NDLEA Pledges Support On DICAN Strategic Programmes To Curb Disinformation, Fake News

The Chairman and Chief Executive of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Brigadier General, Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) has thrown his weight behind the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) in the fight against manipulated and fake news targeted to compromise Nigeria’s sovereignty. He disclosed this in Abuja after being conferred with DICAN Prestigious International…

Over 1000 Women Regain Sight at Umahi University Eye Centre

By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara More than 1,000 women in Ebonyi State and beyond have regained their sight through the Free Eye Care Initiative of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, making them the majority beneficiaries of the life-changing programme. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Jesse Uneke, said women account for 54…

Francis Frontiers Dismisses Purported Vote of No Confidence as ‘Political Comedy’

Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The leadership of Francis Frontiers (F-F), the foremost political support organisation for the reelection of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has described as baseless and laughable a communiqué purportedly issued by expelled members of the group, describing it as a desperate attempt to sow discord and mislead the public. In a statement signed by…

Minister of Women Affairs Assures Nigerians of Better Days Ahead

Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Assures Nigerians and Staff of the Ministry of Brighter Days to come Through Concrete Action and Strategic Actions in the Social Development Sector The Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has issued a statement to assure all Nigerians and the dedicated staff of the Ministry…

Cross River PDP Constitutes 20-Member Planning Team for September Congress

By Edem Ekpo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has intensified preparations for its September 27, 2025 State Congress with the unveiling of a 20-member committee to steer the exercise. A statement signed by the State Chairman, Barr. Venatius Ikem, said the panel will oversee the planning and coordination of the congress…

Izhi Traditional Rulers Move to End Eldership Dispute in Ishieke Mgbomeze

Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The apex decision-making body in Izhi Nnodo, alongside traditional rulers of the clan, has stepped in to redress what it described as a cultural anomaly in Ishieke, where a younger brother kindred allegedly assumed the role of the elder. At a reconciliatory meeting held at Odomoke Ishieke Primary School, the Izhi Nnodo Traditional…

Nigeria Concerned Over Israeli Airstrike In Qatar

The Federal Government of Nigeria expresses deep concern over reports of an Israeli airstrike on 9 September 2025 in Doha, Qatar, reportedly targeting senior members of the Hamas leadership. Nigeria underscores the primacy of respecting the sovereignty of all nations and adhering to international law, particularly in matters involving the use of force across borders….