Intl Education Day : NAWOJ Ebonyi Takes ‘Peace Through Learning’ Campaign to Schools
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ebonyi State Chapter, on Tuesday marked the 2026 International Day of Education with a school sensitisation programme focused on promoting peace through learning. As part of activities to commemorate the day, the association visited Assemblies of God Secondary, Nursery and Primary School, Abakaliki, where students…
Omga007Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Perm Sec Meets Cuban Ambassador on Bilateral Relations and Global Developments
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, on Tuesday, 28 January 2026, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, Her Excellency Ambassador (Mrs) Miriam Morales Palmero, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to review the state of…
Cervical Cancer : Ebonyi First Lady Champions HPV Vaccination for Girls, Women
Nkechinyere Ewa The First Lady of Ebonyi State, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, has called on families across the state to take advantage of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine as a critical step toward eliminating cervical cancer. Speaking during an interactive session at her office in Centenary City, Abakaliki, Mrs. Nwifuru described cervical cancer as…
NUJ FCT Council Seeks Partnership with Tayan Group on Affordable Housing, Ultra-Modern Congress Hall
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has sought a strategic partnership with Tayan Group Construction to advance affordable housing for journalists and fast-track the completion of its ultra-modern Congress Hall project in Abuja. The appeal was made on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NUJ FCT Council leadership to the headquarters of…
Niger State, Agricultural Assets, and the Imperatives of Responsible Reporting
Recently, a report circulated by some sections of the media alleged that the Niger State Government, through Niger Foods, is selling off its tractors and laying off staff in order to service debt. This claim is entirely false and represents a serious mischaracterisation of facts that requires clarification in the public interest. At no time…
LG Poll : Labour Party Alleges Disenfranchisement as EBSIEC Explains Delay in Issuing Forms
By Nkechinyere Ewa The Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State has accused the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) of deliberately frustrating its participation in the forthcoming local government elections. The State Chairman of the Labour Party, Chief Henry Ude, said the party visited the EBSIEC office to obtain nomination forms but was denied access…
Court Order Aftermath : FCTA Workers in Dilemma of Directives, Legal Compliance Vs Union Loyalty
By Remi Johnson In the aftermath of the National Industrial Court’s order suspending the ongoing industrial action by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), civil servants across Abuja are caught in a difficult dilemma, whether to obey court-backed government directives or remain loyal to organised labour’s call to sustain the struggle until all…
Caring Sisters Initiative Stands Firm with High Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CFR
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe Members of the Caring Sisters Initiative, led by Princess Joy Omagha Idam, have publicly expressed their unwavering support for High Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CFR, offering prayers and words of encouragement as he faces this challenging period. In a statement signed By The Founder Princess Joy Idam and in a show of…