Women & Children

Ebonyi : Gov Nwifuru Empowers Graduates of Vocational Training

By Nkechinyere Ewa – Okpara 95 Ebonyians drawn from the 13 Local Government Areas of the State, have been empowered by the Governor of Ebonyi State. The beneficiaries spent over two months outside Ebonyi State at their training centre in Agbani, Enugu State, where they were trained in fishery, poultry, piggery farming and business management…

South East Development Commission : Rt Hon Ben Kalu’s Masterstroke

By Ogo Okereke Fifty five years after the civil war, the lingering effects of the war is still visible among the Igbo. Ndigbo being the worst hit of the civil war, still bear scars from the war,with ongoing displacement, poverty, trauma, environmental degradation, security concerns, infrastructural deficit and marginalization At one time or the other,…

Katsina : Gov Radda Reaffirms Support for Federal University of Transportation, Daura

By Joy Omagha Idam In his continued quest to boost Education in Katsina and elevate his people, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, he made this pronouncement during a courtesy visit by the institution’s management team…

NAWOJ National Chairperson Commissions Office Donated by NUJ Kano

By Gloria Josiah The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim has commissioned NAWOJ office donated by Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Kano State Council and witnessed the inauguration of the newly elected executive members of NAWOJ Kano State Chapter. The newly commissioned NAWOJ Secretariat, donated by the Kano State NUJ Council, was formally handed…

Katsina : Gov Radda Hosts Chief of Army Staff, Demands Improved Measures to End Insecurity

By Joy Omagha Idam The Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has received the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed A. Lagbaja, at the Government House, Katsina.The visit, part of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja operational tour of Army formations, focused on enhancing security measures and military operations in the state. During the…

Education Boost : Gov Nwifuru Appoints Principal Officers to Varsity of ICT, Aerospace, Dr Chukwu Eze-Obia Makes List

Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara RT Hon Francis Nwifuru Governor of Ebonyi State has appointed Principal Officers for the newly established universities, the University of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and University of Aerospace Engineering in the state. Nwifuru had announced Vice Chancellors of the universities last month. He announced the appointment during the State Executive Council meeting at…

Group trains Nigerian Women Business Network on Advocacy Engagement

Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Neighbourhood Initiative for Woman Advancement, NIWA with support from the OXFAM and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAG, has organised a one-day core advocacy capacity training for Association of Nigerian Women Business Network, ANWBN, Ebonyi State chapter. The training took place at Abakaliki on Friday. NIWA is implementing the project funded by OXFAM…

Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit to Late Dada Yar’Adua Family

Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit to Family of Late Dada Yar’adua in Katsina Former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, arrived in Katsina to offer condolences to the Yar’adua family following the passing of Hajiya Dada Yar’adua, mother of former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua. He was warmly received by Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru…