Women’s Rights and Climate Action Take Center Stage on International Women’s Day 2025
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria. As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the urgent need to bridge gender gaps in climate action takes center stage. This year’s theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment”, emphasizes the critical role of women and girls in combating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. Gender and […]
Thousands March in Kaduna for Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria – March 9, 2025 Thousands of men, women, and children flooded the streets of Kaduna on Saturday in a powerful demonstration for gender equality and an end to violence against women. The seven-kilometer walk, themed “Empowering Women for a Gender-Equal World,” was organized by Sabo 2 The World in collaboration with […]
ADHERE TO LAW AND ORDER, IMASUEN CHARGES SENATORS
Peter Jatau, Abuja Following the controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Oduagha on Thursday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda B. Imasuen, has urged senators to abide by the rules and regulations of the Senate to maintain order and avoid chaos. Speaking to journalists in his […]
Ramadan: Sokoto distributes N1.350bn for feeding centres across 244 wards, 27 for PLWDs
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Sokoto state governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto on Tuesday evening announced the extension of this year’s Ramadan feeding centres to the 244 wards and 27 centres for the physically challenged across the state with the distribution of N1.350bn financial assistance for centres. He assured that his administration will will sustain and […]
Nigerian Youth Assembly Discusses Tax Reform Bills at the National Assembly
By Peter Jatau, Abuja, Nigeria The National Youth Assembly, under the leadership of the Committee Chairman Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao Akala—who represents Ogbomoso North, South, and Oriire (Oyo State) Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives—met at the National Assembly Conference Hall to review and debate ongoing tax reform bills. During the gathering, the youth participants […]
AA Denies Leadership Change, Reaffirms Omoaje as National Chairman
The Action Alliance (AA) has dismissed claims of a leadership change within the party, reaffirming Aare Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as its National Chairman. In a statement signed by Omoaje and made available to the media in Kaduna, the party described the rumors of a leadership shake-up, allegedly circulated by Kenneth Udeze, as baseless and misleading. […]
KYEF Reaffirms Commitment to Youth and Women Empowerment at Annual General Meeting
The Kaduna Youths Empowerment Foundation (KYEF) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering socio-economic empowerment for youth and women across Northern Nigeria. This commitment was emphasized during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on February 28, 2025, at Arewa House, Kaduna. The meeting brought together executive officials, trustees, partners, and stakeholders, who assessed the Foundation’s achievements, […]
Khituk Gwong Cultural Festival 2025: Celebrating Heritage and Honoring Excellence
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria. Jema’a, Kaduna State — The Gwong people of Kaduna State gathered on Saturday at the Gwong Development Association Complex in Jema’a Local Government Area to celebrate the 2025 Khituk Gwong Cultural Festival. After a three-year hiatus due to security challenges, the festival made a triumphant return, emphasizing the resilience and […]
Kaduna Validates Climate-Responsive Social Protection Framework Amid Rising Climate Shocks
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria. In a significant step toward climate resilience, the Social Protection Systems Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Kaduna State, Nigeria, has validated a Community Engagement Framework for Climate Change-Related Shocks-Responsive Social Protection. Supported by LAFIYA, a program under the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office […]
Court Orders INEC to Recognize Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as Action Alliance National Chairman
Osogbo, Nigeria – The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has reinstated Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognize him as the party’s rightful leader. The ruling, delivered by Justice Funmilola Dem-Ajayi, also ordered INEC to […]