Intl Human Rights Day : NILOWV Calls for Stop to Gender Based Violence Against Women in the Political Space
By Sharon Akuboh The League of Women’s Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) joins the entire globe to celebrate the International Human Rights Day, a day to reflect on the progress made towards achieving equality and justice for all. The President NILOWV, Irene Awunah – Ikyegh, said “we are honored to address us on this significant day,…
Intl Human Rights Day : HURIWA Condemns Use of Handcuffs, Bail Conditions in Dele Farotimi Case, Criticizes Afe Babalola’s Alleged Role
By Omagha Idam As part of activities to mark the 2024 International Human Rights Day, The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the recent treatment of human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who appeared at the Ekiti State High Court in handcuffs over a defamation lawsuit filed by prominent lawyer,…
Mrs Nwifuru Female Football Tourney Sparks Hope and Dreams
By Blessing Igidi The ongoing Her Excellency Female Football Tournament has continued to showcase exceptional talent and inspire young girls across Ebonyi State. The Weekend’s round of group matches, held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, promises to be another thrilling chapter in this groundbreaking competition. Four matches are slated for the…
Wike Flagoff 10 Staff Quarters For FCT Law School, Says No Intimidation
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration has Flagoff the construction of10 Staff Quarters for the Nigeria Law School in Bwari Area Council, Abuja. On the occasion, the Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike also presented 7 Vehicles to the law school, insisting that he cannot be intimidated by critics for supporting Judiciary or…
Gov Yusuf Arrives Cyprus, Vows to Secure Certificates of Stranded Kano Graduates Abandoned by His Predecessor
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken a decisive step to address the prolonged challenges faced by Kano students unable to access their academic certificates throughout Ganduje’s administration. In a statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday, it was revealed that Governor Yusuf held a critical meeting with the…
FCT-IRS Issues 14Day Ultimatum To High Earners To Clear liabilities
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory InternalRevenue Service, FCT-IRS, has issued two weeks ultimatum to Individuals earning over 25 million par annum to comply with the Service in the payment of their taxes or face the wrath of the law. To this end, the Service has created a Unit for taxation of High Networth…
Middle Belt Journalists Forum Congratulates Comrade Grace Ike
The Middle Belt Journalists Forum (MBJF) has heartily congratulated Comrade Grace Ike on her emergence as the first female chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the FCT council. Grace Ike emerged victorious in the recently concluded FCT council election of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) with a landslide. Your landslide victory did not…
Breaking Gender Barriers : Chief Chris Isiguzo Advocates for Gender-Inclusive Leadership in NUJ
In a resounding call for inclusivity and collective action, the former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chief Chris Isiguzo, MFR, has urged stakeholders to rally behind Comrade Grace Ike and her leadership team as she assumes office as the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council. Speaking after the thanksgiving service in…