Women & Children

Renewed Hope Initiative: 20 Akwa Ibom Women get N10m Agric Support

The wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, has disbursed five hundred thousand naira each to 20 female farmers selected across the three Senatorial Districts of the State. The cash empowerment aimed at encouraging women’s involvement in Agriculture, falls under the Renewed Hope Initiative, Women Agricultural Support Programme recently launched in…

Gov Yusuf Orders Completion of 5km Road Project Across the 44 LGAs

Gov. Yusuf Orders Completion of 5 Kilometre road projects across 44 LGAs Kano state government has concluded arrangements to complete the abandoned 5 kilometers rural road project commissioned across the 44 local government areas of the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the assurance Wednesday after a reconciliation meeting with contractors handing the capital projects…

“Femi Oladele Falana: A Life of Service, Leadership, and Legacy”

The curtains have closed on the life of a remarkable Nigerian, Femi Oladele Falana, a man whose existence was a testament to the power of dedication, perseverance, and service to humanity. On June 1, 2024, at the age of 71, Falana bid farewell to this mortal coil, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to…

Prof Hagher Presents Books to Mark 75th Birthday in Abuja

Pic 1. L-R: Senator Tilley Gyado; Representative of the secretary to the government of the federation, Prof. Iyorwuese Babatunde; Author and celebrant, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher and former governor of Benue State, Sen. Gabriel Suswam uring the public presentation of three books to mark the 75th year birthday celebration of Prof. Hagher in Abuja on Friday….

Prof Hagher Presents 3 Books to Mark 76th Birthday

Pic 1. L-R: Senator Tilley Gyado; Representative of the secretary to the government of the federation, Prof. Iyorwuese Babatunde; Author and celebrant, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher and former governor of Benue State, Sen. Gabriel Suswam uring the public presentation of three books to mark the 75th year birthday celebration of Prof. Hagher in Abuja on Friday….

Nigeria’s Captain Ahmed Musa Commits to Collaboration with FCT SWAN

Nigeria’s captain, Ahmed Musa, has expressed his readiness to support the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter on Sunday. Musa, a key figure in Nigerian football, made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the FCT SWAN executive, led by Chairman Kelechi Onwudiwe, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Kaduna….

NILOWV Calls for policy in the on-going Constitution review to avert Gender Bias in Nigerian Politics

The President of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), Hon. Irene Awunal Ikyesh strongly condemns the recent incident where a female senator was denied the opportunity to represent her chosen state solely based on her gender. This egregious act of discrimination is a blatant violation of women’s rights and a significant setback for…

GWOZA Bombing : NILOWV condemns the use of women as masineries for terrorism

The President of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), Irene Awunah-Ikyegh is appalled and condemns in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attack in Goza, Borno State of Nigeria where 30 women were used as suicide bombers on Saturday, June 29. This heinous act has resulted in the loss of innocent lives, with…