NAWOJ
11 Feb
Bassey Ita-Ikpang of Nigeria Television Authority, (NTA) has been declared Chairperson of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalist, (NAWOJ), at the just concluded election.
10 Feb
Poised to ensure that female journalists in Nigeria are armed with cutting-edge digital communication and social media skills for reporting gender-based issues, Nigeria LNG Limited recently concluded another edition of its #NLNGChangeYourStory workshops.
20 Jan
Members of the National Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, have expressed anger over the sudden suspension of its election schedule for Saturday. Trouble started when members of the election committee with the support of the NAWOJ President, Aisha Bura, suddenly insisted that only those with the National Union of Journalists,…
20 Jan
One noticeable trend in Nigerian’s political landscape is wives associations. These associations cut across sectors and are more noticeable in the police and military. They include, Association of Defence and Police Officers Wives (DEPOWA), headed by wife of the Chief of Staff; Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), headed by wife of the Inspector General of…
7 Dec 2023
Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), has partnered other stakeholders to amplify voices against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and seek justice for survivors. NAWOJ President, Aisha Ibrahim-Bura, made the call during an awareness walk and sensitisation to commemorate the 16 days of activism against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), with a theme,…
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People have been talking about the proposed bill, discussing its potential, the concerns, and the necessary changes it could bring to Nigeria’s tax system. The Tax Reform Bill, with its proposed shift in the VAT derivation formula, is no small matter. The reform has the power to reshape Nigeria’s tax system and, by extension, its…
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Grammy-nominated Nigerian music star, Yemi Alade, has asked popular radio station Cool FM and Clout Africa, to remove her entire music catalogue from their playlists. The Johnny crooner, who earned a Grammy nomination in the Best African Music Performance category for her song, Tomorrow, took to X (formerly Twitter) on November 21, 2024, to express…
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Guinness Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has reaffirmed its commitment to road safety and responsible drinking through the 2024 edition of its yearly Ember Months Campaign. The campaign, themed ‘Speak up against dangerous driving: Crashes kill more passengers than drivers,” underscores the need for collective responsibility to ensure safer…
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A Nigerian, Damilare Ajiboye Samuel, has filed a N50 million suit against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over alleged rights infringement. Ajiboye in his suit marked FHC/L/CS/1866/24, filed by his lawyer, Bayo Onifade, said his fundamental right to freedom of movement was violated. The applicant is asking the court for "a declaration that…
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Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has advised governments at all levels to adopt appropriate control measures and imbibe the culture of savings and viable investments to guarantee the availability of financial and other resources during the rainy day. The AGF who was speaking at the 2024 National Council on Finance and…
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The Senate This pledge was made on Thursday during a public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund to discuss two bills: The Federal Polytechnic Onueke, Ezza South, Ebonyi (Establishment) Bill, 2024 and The Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri (Establishment) Bill, 2024 Representing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,…
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Bayelsa State Government has restated its commitment to partner investors to make the state a hub for agricultural development. Governor Senator Douye Diri stated this on Thursday when he received Dr. Sonia Darracq of the France Embassy, who is the Regional Agricultural Counsellor for Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana, and Nigeria, in Government House, Yenagoa.…
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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the upper chamber of the National Assembly will play an active role in the burial ceremonies of former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas. Akpabio made this commitment when a delegation of Cross River State leaders, led by former Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, paid…
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The Nigerian Defence Headquarters hopes that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be extradited to Nigeria to face charges of terrorism brought against him. Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, disclosed this on Thursday night, adding that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chris Musa,…
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has handed over the 76 Kano children who were discharged of treason felony by the Federal High Court, Abuja to their parents. Two were promised automatic empowerment with the state government while others were reinstated to schools. The children arrested by the police during the August 1st #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano…