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Ogoja State Creation: I will Leave Nothing to Chance- Godwin Offiono

By Ada Nkong The member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency Hon. Godwin Offiono has reaffirmed his commitment to the struggle for the creation of Ogoja state. Hon Offiono who was represented by his senior legislative aide Hon. Dan Ugbama made the assertion during a parley with members of Ogoja State Forum in Abuja. He said as… Continue reading Ogoja State Creation: I will Leave Nothing to Chance- Godwin Offiono

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Women Inclusion and Gender Accountability: NAWOJ,GSAI to Strengthen Collaboration

By Ada Nkong Comrade Chizoba Ogbeche                       VP Zone D NAWOJ The need to engage stakeholders continually on issues of women participation in politics and gender based violence has been emphasized. This formed the focus of the  conversation as the Vice president Zone D, NAWOJ Chizoba Ogbeche played host to a delegation from the Gender Advancement… Continue reading Women Inclusion and Gender Accountability: NAWOJ,GSAI to Strengthen Collaboration

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Exclusive Breastfeeding: NAWOJ Partners Gift Health and Development Initiative, Takes Advocacy to Wumba

By Ada Nkong Comrade Aisha Ibrahim National president NAWOJ and Comrade Bassey Ikpang FCT Chairperson NAWOJ In a bid to encourage more women to key into the healthy practice of exclusive breast feeding, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in partnership with Gift Health and Development Initiative Friday held an outreach at Wumba in… Continue reading Exclusive Breastfeeding: NAWOJ Partners Gift Health and Development Initiative, Takes Advocacy to Wumba

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Video End Bad Governance: Protesters Block Mararaba Roads, Prevent Vehicular Movement

By Ada Nkong Vehicular Movement has been grounded as the End bad governance protesters take over the highway around Mararaba bridge, Abuja-Keffi express road. Our correspondent caught protesters on camera burning tyres and turning back Vehicles, motorcycles and Tricycles.

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Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: UNODC Partners Nigerian Correctional Service and Chess in Slums Africa ,Launch Chess Program at Custodial Centers in Maiduguri, Borno

By Comfort Ntaji In commemoration of the legacy of Nelson Mandela , the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the innovative non-profit organization Chess in Slums Africa have collaborated to bring the game of chess to the Maiduguri Maximum and Medium Security Custodial Centers, in Borno state.… Continue reading Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: UNODC Partners Nigerian Correctional Service and Chess in Slums Africa ,Launch Chess Program at Custodial Centers in Maiduguri, Borno

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World Elder Abuse Awareness day 2024: NSCC Harps on Justice for Elders

By Ada Nkong The need to respect and uphold the dignity of older persons has been emphasized.The DG NSCC,Dr Emem Omokaro made the call at an intergenerational dialogue to mark the world elder abuse day held in Abuja. Speaking to journalists at the event, the DG warned that failure to provide adequate care and inclusion… Continue reading World Elder Abuse Awareness day 2024: NSCC Harps on Justice for Elders

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State Creation: Chief Hart Modey Backs Clamour For Ogoja State

By Ada Nkong As the house committee responsible for State creation considers memoranda agitating for the creation of new states, Chief Hart Modey ,a chieftain in Northern Cross River State has lent his voice to calls for the creation of Ogoja State. In a statement made available to our correspondent, Chief Modey said Ogoja state… Continue reading State Creation: Chief Hart Modey Backs Clamour For Ogoja State

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World Elder Abuse Day 2024: JONAN Advocates End to Elder Abuse

By Ada Nkong The need to accord older persons the dignity and respect they deserve has been emphasized.The Journalists Network for Ageing in Nigeria made the call in a statement to mark the 2024 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day jointly signed by the Chairman Mr Maxwell Eseigbe and the secretary Mrs Francisca Ogar. Describing  the… Continue reading World Elder Abuse Day 2024: JONAN Advocates End to Elder Abuse

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024: NSCC Moves to Develop National Dementia Care Strategic Plan

Ada Nkong The National senior citizens centre,NSCC says it  is presently engaging Civil Society organizations in  Brain Health, Dementia and Alzheimers Care to explore collaborations to develop the National Dementia Care  Strategic Plan. This was contained in a statement to mark the World Elder Abuse Awareness day signed by Mr Omini Oden head corporate affairs of… Continue reading World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024: NSCC Moves to Develop National Dementia Care Strategic Plan