By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the electoral sector have called for more reforms towards boosting the participation of women in politics. The stakeholders comprising journalists, Civil Society Organisations (CSOS), National Orientation Agency (NOA), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies, said this at a one day advocacy meeting onContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Chief Anselm Ojezua, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant for the upcoming Edo election, has said that the party risked not producing a candidate for the election over irregularities. Ojezua, a lawyer said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Deborah Sen. Ned Nwoko has urged the National Assembly to make relevant legislations such as the right to firearms to further guarantee the safety of lives and property in the country. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and member, Senate committee on Defence, made the appeal in anContinue Reading
By Chidi Opara A writer Chika Obodozie, has presented a book titled ‘Shackles of Love’ to members of the public, to mark the 2024 Valentine’s Day celebration. Obodozie told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that the book showcased how Africans brought their acts to America.Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over the delay in accommodating the teachers’ professional salary structure in the country’s budget and calls for prompt implementation. Speaking at the union’s 6th Annual Solemn Assembly on Monday in Abuja, the National President, NUT, Comrade Audu AmbaContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Mr Chidi Udo, Pastor of the Teens Church, Assemblies of God Church (AGC), Surulere, on Monday urged adolescents and teenagers to embrace and maintain a chaste life until they are married. Udo made the call at the ‘Chastity March’, organised by the AGC in Lagos. Hundreds ofContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare state of emergency on security. National President of the union, Comrade Audu Amba, made the appeal on Monday in Abuja at the NUT 6th Annual Solemn Assembly. He said Nigeria in recent times hadContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Hosts Côte d’Ivoire have emerged winners of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Cote d’Ivoire ended the dramatic tournament with an equally dramatic victory over Nigeriaon Sunday night in Abidjan. The hosts came from behind to winContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Friday inaugurated a six-man committee to review its constitution which has existed for 23 years. Inaugurating the committee at the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) office in Jahi, Abuja, the NOC President, Habu Gumel, said the review wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Jonathan The Nigeria National League (NNL) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to consider putting forward a bill that will address the issues of non-statutory budgetary funding for leagues in the country. The Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ayo Abdulrahaman, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
