Ford Foundation
6 Apr
In an electrifying evening of laughter and reflection, HEAR WORD! the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece, once again illuminated the daunting realities confronting Nigerian women and girls.
1 Mar
I had thought over and over how I got close to Dr. Babatunde Aloysius Ahonsi, who turned 60 on February 27, 2024. The young old man from Otuo, Owan East local government area of Edo State is the only person
22 Feb
As the world marks World International Day for Social Justice, yesterday, the Regional Director, Ford Foundation West Africa, Dr ChiChiAniagolu, has said the day serves as a reminder that achieving fairness and equity is the bedrock of every society.
26 Nov
A study conducted by TechnoServe Nigeria and the Ford Foundation has called on African leaders to concentrate on economic empowerment for women to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the continent.
9 Aug 2023
Ford Foundation has decried the high rate of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The organisation noted this in Calabar, yesterday, during an event packaged by Gender and Development Action (GADA), and funded by Ford Foundation. At the ‘High-Level Stakeholders’ Advocacy Meeting on Reducing Gender- Based Violence in Cross River State’, Programme Officer, Ford Foundation, Olufunke…
14 Jun 2023
The Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation and LEAP Africa have initiated a project to equip Nigerian youths with leadership skills. The project also involved educational opportunities tailored to support and strengthen youth leadership and the ecosystem in Nigeria to complement government efforts at empowering the youth The Executive Director, of Leap Africa, Kehinde Ayeni, while speaking…
9 May 2023
The Extended Hands Foundation (EHF), a charity organisation founded by actress and film producer, Stephanie Linus, is creatively engaging the younger generation in vital conversations about Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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The coalition of opposition lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly known as the G60 has faulted the amendment and passage of the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill by the State House of Assembly. The Rivers State House of Assembly had on Monday passed the amended Bill into law overriding the assent of Governor Siminalayi…