Gender issues underreported in Nigeria-NAWOJ National Chairperson…wants women in media to mainstream gender into reporting
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara AISHA Ibrahim, National Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ has emphasized the need for women in media to mainstream gender into reporting on issues affecting the growth and development of the society. She noted that gender issues, especially as they affect women, are underreported in Nigeria. Mrs Ibrahim spoke at the Southeast…
admin2Edo : Gov Okpebholo Suspends Market Unions, Associations
â– Orders Police, security agents to arrest defaulters Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in Edo State with immediate effect. The Governor has also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any…
Edo : Gov Okpebholo Swears in Dr Oshiomhole
Due to the premium the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo places on Health, he has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level, by revamping the health sector in the State. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of…
Airport runway Condemnation : who is Anyichuks ?- APC Asks
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The ruling All Progressives Congress APC Ebonyi State has questioned the status of Ifeanychukwu Odii, 2023 PDP guber candidate in Ebonyi, to say that the upgraded airport runway commissioned by the wife of Nigeria’s president last Friday, was a waste of funds. The party described Odii as a myopic human being who does…
Taraba : 6 BRIGADE Vows to Eradicate Bandits Camps in Taraba
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) under the dynamic and proactive leadership of Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Taraba State from the activities of, terrorists, bandits and kidnappers. The Acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni stated…
Edo Traffic decongestion : Gov Okpebholo flags off first flyover
By Sharon Akuboh In a bid to decongest the ever busy traffic jam in the state Capital, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin City, the Edo State Capital, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. Performing…
Ebonyi : DIG, others call for enhanced Social Sector capital budget Performance
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Development and Integrity Intervention Foundation (DIG), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) implementing the USAID Green-The-Red project in Ebonyi State said It has observed persistent underfunding and unmet budgetary commitments in the state health and education sectors and calls for a redress. It called on the state government to release 70% of budgetary allocations for…
Intl Day Of Older Persons : Taraba State govt calls to establish Recreational Center for Older Persons
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo An appeal has been made to the state government to establish a recreational center for the older persons in Taraba State. The Commissioner Ministry of Social Justice and Re- Integration Dr Filister Irarimam Musa made the appeal in her address at the 2024 International Day of Older Persons, held at the Pastoral Center,…