Senator Ita Giwa
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A one-time senator who represented Cross River South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, Florence Ita-Giwa, has said that female senators have passed the state of sexual harassment. The former senator made this statement while weighing on the sexual harassment allegations involving Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio in an interview with Arise News…
21 May 2024
Senator Florence Ita Giwa hosted an exclusive private screening of the acclaimed film, Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, directed by the renowned Bolanle Austen Peters. The event, held at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX in Lekki, Lagos, brought together 50 distinguished women for an evening filled with inspiration, empowerment, and solidarity. The room was charged with energy as influential…
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The Executive Director of Prisons Fellowship Nigeria (PFN), Dr. Jacob Tsado, on Tuesday, stressed the importance of technology in improving security and efficiency in correctional centres. Tsado spoke during the second public hearing of an independent investigative panel examining alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, and degrading treatment within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday auctioned properties and assets forfeited by drug cartels, valued at millions of naira. Speaking during the bidding process in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, expressed the agency’s satisfaction with the process, emphasizing that the proceeds would serve as a deterrent to drug traffickers.…
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The Ijaw National Alliance of the Americas (INAA) has described the Late Chief Edwin Clark as a trailblazer for the Niger Delta people and a source of inspiration whose legacy will continue to guide future generations. INAA General Secretary, Dr. John Tebepah who made this observation on Monday in Abuja noted that the late elder…
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A Police Inspector attached to the "C" Division Police Station of Jos North in Plateau State, Inspector Mohammed Kile Tahir, lost his life on Saturday night, March 1, 2025. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. around Moonshine Hotel near Atili Street during a confrontation between the police, who were on…
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The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has highlighted the 10th National Assembly’s commitment to passing laws that foster economic competitiveness, with the goal of positioning Nigeria for a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Speaking on Tuesday at a meeting with a delegation from the United Kingdom Parliament in Abuja, Bamidele, who represents Ekiti…
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The FCT Police Command has given a graphic picture of how ex-Immigration Comptroller General, David Parradang, died in a hotel room. According to the command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, contrary to reports, the retired officer was not killed by kidnappers. Her words: "In light of the recent reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the…
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The lingering leadership crisis within the Action Alliance (AA) has finally been resolved following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court. The apex court specifically dismissed a suit challenging the Chief Kenneth Udeze-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Shortly after the appeal was dismissed, Udeze, on Tuesday, said the dismissal has settled the…
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Nigeria has joined the Global Partnership for Action to eliminate all forms of HIV-related stigma and discrimination, as an estimated 1.9 million persons are with the ailment, aimed at promoting the dignity and rights of persons living with, affected by, or at risk of AIDS. The Country Director, UNAIDS, Dr. Leopold Zekeng, and Dr. Temitope…
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Motherhood is a joyous and intriguing journey. It comes with its pros and cons. For some women, there is a noticeable decline in sexual desire, a phenomenon influenced by various physical, hormonal, emotional, and relational factors. For others, it is a completely opposite situation. But understanding why your urge for sexual intimacy drops will help…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged fraud amounting to N700 billion. Emmanuel, who held the position of governor from 2015 to 2023, is said to have arrived at the EFCC's main office in Abuja at approximately 12:30 p.m. on…