Press Freedom Under Fire: NUJ Slams Wike Over “Reckless” Threat to Journalist
ABUJA — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a scathing condemnation of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, following a highly controversial remark directed at Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye. ALSO READ: EWEI Convene Kaduna Leaders, Parents in High-Stakes Dialogue to Tackle FGM and Child Marriage In a statement released Sunday by National President Alhassan […]
Security Crisis: Tinubu Summons Governor Mutfwang to Villa Over Plateau Killings
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday evening to address the worsening security situation in the North-Central state. ALSO READ: EWEI Convene Kaduna Leaders, Parents in High-Stakes Dialogue to Tackle FGM and Child Marriage The meeting, which began around 6:45 p.m., follows a direct summons from […]
EWEI Convene Kaduna Leaders, Parents in High-Stakes Dialogue to Tackle FGM and Child Marriage
KADUNA — In a strategic move to dismantle harmful traditional practices, the Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) hosted a community dialogue on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, focused on the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and early marriage. ALSO READ: EWEI Hosts Community Workshop to Combat FGM and Child Marriage in Kaduna The event, […]
Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Fade as Intercontinental Play-offs Kick Off in Mexico
Nigeria’s aspirations for a late entry into the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reached a near-terminal point as the intercontinental play-off round officially begins today, Thursday, in Mexico. Six nations from five different confederations are set to battle for the final two remaining spots in the tournament hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. ALSO […]
EWEI Hosts Community Workshop to Combat FGM and Child Marriage in Kaduna
KADUNA — As part of its ongoing mission to protect the rights of young women, the Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) held a high-level community sensitization workshop on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. ALSO READ: ICPC to Arraign Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Fraud and Money Laundering Charges The event, organized under the EmpowerHer Project, […]
ICPC to Arraign Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the scheduled arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Security Chiefs Relocate to Maiduguri After Deadly Bombings Kill 23 The move follows charges filed on March 18, 2026, targeting alleged financial […]
Security Chiefs Relocate to Maiduguri After Deadly Bombings Kill 23
Nigeria’s top security chiefs have relocated to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to take direct control of operations following coordinated suicide bombings that killed 23 people and injured 108 others. ALSO READ: Kaduna Begins Construction of 102 Schools to Tackle Out-of-School Children Crisis The move follows a directive from President Bola Tinubu, who described the […]
NLC Demands Cost-of-Living Allowance, Tax Relief Over Petrol Price Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce a cost-of-living allowance and grant tax relief to workers following the recent surge in petrol prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. ALSO READ: Community Mobilization: TWC Project Targets EVAWG for International Women’s Day 2026 In a statement issued on Sunday […]
Community Mobilization: TWC Project Targets EVAWG for International Women’s Day 2026
KADUNA — In a strategic move to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Together We Can (TWC) Project hosted a high-level community mobilization activity on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. ALSO READ: Kaduna Accountability Group Urges Stronger Governance Reforms Across 23 LGAs The event, held in commemoration of International Women’s Day, brought together stakeholders, government officials, and […]
Kaduna Accountability Group Urges Stronger Governance Reforms Across 23 LGAs
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna. The Kaduna Local Government Accountability Mechanism (KADLGAM) has called on Technical Working Groups (TWGs) across the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State to intensify efforts aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance. The call was made at the end of a virtual meeting of the […]