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Stakeholders in Sokoto State have identified major security implications and proposed measures to address the challenges associated with the Almajiri system. The brainstorming session was organised by the Sokoto Advancement Forum, SAF, a non governmental group, to assess the security, social, and economic implications of having thousands of street children across the state. Speaking at […]
The Girl Child Values Support Initiative (GCVSI), with support from the French Embassy Fund, has empowered over 200 young women and girls — including those with disabilities — in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through the ongoing STEAMinist Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Project in Bauchi State. LEADERSHIP reports that the project, which has […]
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have differed on the debate over genocide against Christians. While the Sultan declared that Nigeria had not recorded any genocide of human beings, whether in a group of Christians or Muslim faithful, CAN accused the Presidency of twisting facts and […]
The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation has marked its 10th anniversary with a high-impact conference aimed at addressing the systemic challenges faced by widows and exploring sustainable solutions for their empowerment. The conference, themed “Empowering Widows in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Vulnerability,” was recently held in Lagos. It brought together stakeholders from […]
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Benita Onyiuke, has won the award for Best Nollywood Drama Series for her film ‘A Ride with Forever’ at the Tinff Gala Award, International Nollywood, held in Toronto, Canada. The announcement was made on Onyiuke’s official Instagram page, where she shared photos from the red-carpet event, dressed elegantly in […]
Zamfara State government has completed the 10th phase of its free modified medical outreach, treating 3,447 residents. The programme started in July last year and offers free medical services for cataract surgery, groin swellings such as hernias and hydroceles, vesicovaginal fistula repairs and health education. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman […]
The Senate has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its outstanding performance in fighting economic and financial crimes, particularly the progress recorded in 2024. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Udende (Benue North East), who hailed the EFCC’s professionalism, dedication and patriotism despite numerous operational challenges. […]
Caring Lot International Initiative (CLII),and National Association of Seadogs(NAS), Sahara Deck, yesterday advocated stronger collaboration among stakeholders to increase Alzheimer’s disease awareness campaign. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The call was made in Abuja at an […]
Following the discovery that some political appointees have refused to declare their assets in Niger State , the state government is set to force them to comply with the statutory requirements or risk being sacked. LEADERSHIP gathered that the official notification from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Niger State Office, has alerted the […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday handed over his seat briefly to teenage girl, Joy Ogah, who acted as Nigeria’s ‘Vice President’ for a day, using the opportunity to advocate greater investment in girl-child education and protection. The symbolic gesture took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a meeting between the Vice President […]