Nigerian Inmates in Ethiopia Celebrate Repatriation Deal as Foreign Affairs Minister Visits Prisons
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja Hope and excitement filled the air at Ethiopia’s Aba Samuel Prison as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, delivered a reassuring message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Nigerian inmates serving various jail terms in the East African nation. Speaking during a visit to the correctional facility on…
Omga007Ebonyi to Endorse Tinubu for Second Term on June 15
By Nkechinyere Ewa, Abuja Ebonyi to Endorse Tinubu for Second Term on June 15Nkechinyere EwaThe Ebonyi State Government has announced plans to formally endorse president Bola Tinubu for a second term in office during a grand political rally scheduled for June 15, 2026, at the Abakaliki township stadium. The announcement was made in a statement…
Russia Celebrates National Day in Abuja, Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria, Africa Partnership
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja The Russian Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria and deepening its strategic engagement with Africa as it celebrated Russia Day in Abuja on Thursday. Speaking at a diplomatic reception marking the country’s national day, Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Vladimir Nestoyanov, described Russia Day as…
JUNE 12 : NAWOJ Hails Democracy Heroes, Calls for Full Involvement of Women in Nation Building
By Isabella Okon The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) joins millions of Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day and celebrating the heroes and heroines of June 12 whose courage, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to justice laid the foundation for the democratic freedoms Nigerians enjoy today. In a statement marking the occasion, the National Chairperson of…
Celebrating Democracy Day : Promoting Inclusion, Amplifying Women’s Voices
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day, millions of citizens will reflect on the journey of the nation’s democratic experiment — its gains, challenges, and aspirations. Democracy, at its core, is built on the principles of inclusion, representation, participation, and equal opportunity. Yet, for many Nigerian women, the question remains: what…
One Man, Many Crowns : The Story Of Sunday Bigman Chukwuemeka
By Jasmine Okogerie In a region where traditional titles are among the highest honours a community can bestow, it is uncommon for one individual to be celebrated across several kingdoms. It is even rarer for both husband and wife to receive prestigious honours from different communities.Yet this is the story of Sunday Bigman Chukwuemeka and…
Nigeria Charts New Course on Gender Equality, GBV Prevention Through Global Fund GC8 Consultation
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja Nigeria has taken another significant step toward strengthening gender equality, human rights protection, and access to healthcare services as key stakeholders converged in Abuja for the Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) National Consultative Workshop on Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Programming. The one-day national…
ECOWAS Bank Hails Tinubu’s Road Infrastructure Drive
By Nkechinyere Ewa The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has commended the Federal Government’s ongoing road infrastructure revolution under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a critical step towards boosting regional integration and economic development. The commendation came on Thursday during an inspection tour of the ongoing dualisation of the…