Women & Children

GWOZA Bombing : NILOWV condemns the use of women 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…

Royal Felicitation, a Call to Service : HRM Hamma Batta Sues for Peaceful Coexistence

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, HAMMA BATTA OF DEMSA CHIEFDOM, HOMUN ALHAMDU GLADSON TENEKE has implored religious Leaders to leverage on their unique positions and mobilise members of the society towards peaceful coexistence and becoming support systems to one another especially in the face of the current economic reality of the country. THE ROYAL FATHER MADE THE…

Gov Yusuf Queries REMASAB, KAROTA over Poor Service

….. Expresses dissatisfaction over the decay of equipment at two Public Works Agencies Kano state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed disappointment with performance of Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), and Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) in the discharge of their public responsibilities. This was contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin…

Gov Yusuf Dazed by Drug Barons Boldness in Seeking Court’s Cover

Gov. Yusuf Amazed by Drug Dealers’ Boldness in Seeking Court Protection Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed astonishment at the boldness exhibited by certain drug dealers who have sought legal recourse through court orders for the release of confiscated illicit drug shipments. In an statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature…

NILOWV Elects New Exco for FCT Chapter

The extra ordinary Congress of League of women voters, FCT chapter held in the National office at sunshine home, lokogoma district abuja on Saturday the 29th of June, foster towards the reawakening of the FCT Chapter of NILOWV. The meeting was Chaired by the National Chairperson of the NILOWV Hon.Irene Awunal-Ikyesh who welcomed all members…

Gov Yusuf Approves Additional N5b for Pensioners

Gov. Yusuf rolls out N5 billion second phase pension benefits The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched N5 billion second phase of retirement and death benefits. The benefits cover entitlement of about 4,000 state and local government retirees. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf…

Business Mogul, Ukachukwu inducted as NIPR Fellow, Vows Industrialization

A business mogul and philanthropist, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu was on Thursday, inducted as a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, NIPR. Ukachukwu, was inducted alongside many other distinguished Nigerians at the 60th Diamond Anniversary celebration of the NIPR, held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Ukachukwu’s recognition was as a…

Deliver Dividends of Democracy NAWOJ South South Tells Hon Ukhodiko

By Sharon Akuboh Hon Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukhodiko, Member Representing Isoko Federal constituency has called on the public to hold elective office holders accountable in their stewardship. Hon. Ukhodiko stated this when members of the Nigeria Association of women Journalists (NAWOJ) South -South paid him a courtesy visit at his country home at Erawha-Owhe, Isoko North…