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The 2025 edition of the Maritime Writes Project (MWP) Creative Writing Bootcamp will commence with 60 participants drawn from those who submitted entries. The Project Coordinator for MWP, Ezinne Azunna, who disclosed this in a press statement on Wednesday, said the grand opening ceremony would be flagged off by the Admiral Superintendent of the Naval […]
The Secretary General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Ambassador Dapo Oyewole has called for stronger parliamentary cooperation and multilateralism, emphasising the importance of sustained parliamentary engagement in global governance and multilateral decision-making. The General Secretary made the call at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that Nigeria’s journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is at risk due to deep-rooted systemic failures, repression of labour rights, and the absence of social dialogue. Speaking during the NLC and Youth Organisations Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Nigeria’s SDG Progress, organised by the International Labour […]
The Federal Government has pledged full support for the Arewa International Film Festival (AIFF) 2025, describing it as a vital platform to reclaim the cultural narrative of the Sahel region, stimulate youth empowerment, and integrate Northern Nigeria into the global creative economy. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made this […]
Shira local government council in Bauchi State is developing a legal framework prohibiting women and teenage girls from going to farms, citing cultural and safety concerns. Chairman of the council, Babangida Maliya, said this in an interview with our correspondent. He said the measure aimed to protect women, especially girls and mothers, from potential risks […]
The Federal Ministry of Education, has commended Yobe State government for excelling in basic education delivery in the state. This is contained in a special letter of commendation personally signed by the minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa and conveyed to Governor Mai Mala Buni, which was made available to LEADERSHIP in Damaturu. According to […]
Borno State governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has promised that the Borno State Teaching Hospital, when completed, will significantly reduce medical tourism among the state’s indigenes and the wider North East region. Governor Zulum made this known during an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the multi-billion naira facility located along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road. […]
The Kano State government has warned all public officials against involving themselves in any matter related to public interest without securing a prior approval from government. Spokesperson of the governor, Sanusi Bature, gave the warning during a press briefing following the resignation of the state commissioner for transportation who was involved in the bail of […]
The Catholic Bishop of Kaduna Archdiocese, Most Rev. Matthew Man-oso Ndagoso, yesterday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expedite action towards subsidising the cost of fertiliser for farmers following the crash of food prices. Speaking in Kaduna yesterday after Celebrating Mass for National Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) Kaduna chapter, the Archbishop lamented that the […]
Former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has challenged the federal government and governors across the country over the frightening statistics of 12 million malnourished children in the country. Prince Madumere emphasised that these staggering statistics call for urgent and decisive proactive action to reduce the mortality rate and level of stunted growth […]