Women & Children

ANCOPSS Hails Wike for Extensive School Projects Across FCT

By Sharon Akuboh The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), FCT Chapter led by its President, Bello Gupa Adam, has expressed their appreciation to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for his commitment to enhancing the educational sector within the FCT. Speaking during its recent…

UN Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Nigeria’s Development

The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s aspirations for peace, prosperity and sustainable development. United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Mallick Fall gave the assurances while delivering his remarks at a youth event in Abuja, Thursday, being part of activities marking the 79th anniversary of the United Nations….

NUJ FCT Elections : Aggrieved NUJ Members seek disqualification of 2 Credential Committee Members

…Petition NUJ National President …Raise alarm over plot to forge receipts/ ID cards for Committe members Notable members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have called for the disqualification of two members of the Credential Committee elected for the forthcoming Triennial delegates conference of NUJ Abuja Council, scheduled to hold on the 4th December,…

Intl Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists : CJID, Citizens Gavel, Journalists Urge Tinubu to Address Escalating Attack

In commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Citizens Gavel, and a coalition of 85 journalists, media practitioners, civil society organisations, and concerned Nigerian citizens have issued a second urgent appeal to the Office of the President, calling for immediate action to…

Kano : Govt Vows to Preserve it’s Heritage Sites

By Omagha Idam The Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged not to leave any stone unturned in safeguarding all long standing heritage sites across the state. This move is particularly referring to having collaboration with relevant stakeholders to contain the destruction menace of such sites in the name…

Kano : Gov Yusuf Commits to Agro – Processing Growth Through IFAD Partnership

By Sharon Akuboh The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged timely funding for initiatives under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), particularly focusing on the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) program. This commitment was made during a meeting with IFAD Country Director Mr. Dede Ekove, as outlined in a statement issued…

NNPP’s Kwankwaso Expresses Shock over Arraignment of 67 Minors, Call on FG to Tackle Insecurity

By Sharon Akuboh I am shocked by the arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force at a court in Abuja, for alleged participation in the End Bad Governance Protest, urge Federal government to tackle Insecurity in the country. These children, who are obviously malnourished and need medical attention have been subjected to a…

More than 3 million Children to be Immunised in the Polio Campaign

By Omagha Idam No fewer than 3.6 million children are expected to be immunized against poliomyelitis in the forthcoming 2024 OBR4 campaign kickoffs tomorrow (Saturday) in the state with official flagg-off. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health and the Co-Chair State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, yesterday, during committees…