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The Deputy Speaker, Nigerian House of Representatives and Chairman, Constitution Review Committee, Hon Benjamin Okezie-Kalu has urged women legislators to kickstart advocacy campaigns to win the votes of their representatives at the national and states assemblies. The lawmaker made this call at a dinner organized by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Center (PLAC), the European […]
Three women entrepreneurs have received a combined ₦2 million in business grants from SARA by Wema, the women-focused proposition by Wema Bank, at the SheCan 6.0 Conference. The grant recipients were Omobolaji Shittu, founder and CEO of Bolat Paints, who received the grand prize of ₦1 million; Abisola Opeyemi of Royal Bags, and Blessed Godspower-Okitikpi, […]
Advocates for the increased inclusion of women in governance and decision-making have said there are more gains than costs in reserving additional seats for women in the federal and state houses of legislature. The Executive Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Center (PLAC), Mr Clement Nwankwo, and the Head of the European Union (EU) to […]
The National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to eliminating paediatric HIV and preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of the virus in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the National HIV Health Sector Symposium, themed: “Advancing PMTCT and Paediatric […]
Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared that he had no regrets over his decision to oppose the presidential bid of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 general election despite Atiku being the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on […]
Immediate-past governor of Edo State, Samuel Ortom, has called for a nationwide adoption of ranching as a sustainable solution to the persistent clashes between farmers and herders across Nigeria, citing international best practices as a model Nigeria must emulate. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Monday evening, the former governor noted that countries […]
Immediate-past former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari of pursuing what he described as an “evil agenda” against the Nigerian people during its time in power. Ortom, who governed Benue State from 2015 to 2023, made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics […]
The clamour for the creation of Anioma State out of present Delta State, as the sixth state of the South-East region, has gained unprecedented national momentum, cutting across political, religious, and regional divides. Prominent Nigerians, including influential members of the 10th National Assembly, have declared their full support for the initiative. Among the top-ranking lawmakers, […]
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced by a Nasarawa State High Court to 21 years imprisonment for raping a three-month-old baby. The convict, Ahmadu Yaro of Adogi Village in Lafia local government area, was arraigned in May 2020 over the offence. Delivering judgment in the case that has dragged for five years, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, […]
Galatasaray has reportedly finalised a monumental agreement with Napoli for the transfer of Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen, bringing an end to weeks of intense negotiations. The deal, valued at €75 million, marks a significant deal for the Turkish champions. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the transfer fee was structured with an initial payment […]