Women & Children

Kano : Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Supports Vulnerable Family

By Isabella Okon A native from Calabar, Malam Abdullahi Mohd, received support from the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Malam Abdullahi, who has lived in Kano for 29 years, was disowned by his family and has built a new life with his wife and nine children. The Honourable Commissioner, Hajiya Amina…

Edo : Gov Okpebholo Appoints Gani Audu Chief of Staff

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect. In an official communication signed by the Secretary to State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, Audu’s appointment will help Governor Okpebholo in driving meaningful reforms in the State. “It is hereby…

Afikpo Legislative Council backs the Relocation of Businesses in the LGA

By Sharon Akuboh Afikpo Legislative Council has given legislative backing to the relocation of some Business owners in Afikpo Local Government Area to a more convenient and spacious location. In their sitting on Thursday at the Council Hall, Afikpo the Hon Councilors unanimously gave their approval for the relocation of Artisans; Okirika, telecommunication, Building materials…

Niger : Gov Bago urges Council Chairmen, stakeholders to take Possession of Education in public Schools

From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has urged all Council Chairmen and critical stakeholders in Education to unite and take possession of public schools in the State. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this when he commissioned blocks of classrooms constructed in honour of Rear Admiral Istifanus Mu’azu Albara, under the Chief of Naval…

Social Diary: Money can’t Eliminate poverty- Edon

Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Arc. Edward Nkwegu, a Nigerian business mogul, industrialist, philanthropist and politician, has said that money alone, without knowledge, cannot eliminate poverty completely. Nkwegu the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Edon Nig. Ltd and founder of Regina Pacis Foundation, a charity organization focused on uplifting the less privileged and the poor in society, stated…

NUJ FCT Elections : Comrade Grace Ike is a Revolution! Why I Endorse Her…Moji Danisa

Leadership is not defined by verbal accomplishments. A good leader is judged by their past actions and achievements. It should come as no surprise to anyone that Grace Ike is my choice for the FCT NUJ Council chairmanship position. In journalism, there has always been gender neutrality, and that hasn’t changed. When I first encountered…

Kano : Gov Yusuf Swears in Hon Ghali Shitu as Chairman Kumbotso LGA

By Omagha Idam The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially sworn in Abdullahi Ghali Shitu as the duly elected Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Council, marking the end of a long judicial process that previously delayed his inauguration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Comrade Sanusi Bature…

Edo : We did not Sack Any Civil Servants

By Sharon Akuboh The statement issued by the factional chapter of the PDP in Edo is a joke taken too far. The PDP is yet to recover from the crushing defeat it suffered during the 21st September governorship election in Edo State. “We did not Sack Any Civil Servants, through Media Announcement, we only laid…