By Rita Iliya The Nuhu Ango Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday donated food items and cash to 60 widows to assist them during the Ramadan period. Hajiya Asaba Garba, wife of the founder, said the support was in line with her late husband’s vision of assisting theContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun and Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where women will be adequately empowered to thrive in their respective fields. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at an event organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs andContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), has honoured women globally for their resilience, hard work, and achievements. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for 2025 IWD is “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development says it will broker peace between Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central) and the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. The Minister, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this while addressing State House Correspondents during the Meet-the-Press meeting on Friday.Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Attahiru Jega as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. This was contained in a statement issued by Tinubu’s spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. The President explained that the appointment hoped to drive meaningful progress inContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, has affirmed that the ministry will translate policies into action. This is by ensuring access to justice and economic empowerment for women, children, and vulnerable families. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this while addressing StateContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government, on Friday, reiterated efforts towards promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions in the country. The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said this while inaugurating the NEV T6 electric buses on Friday in Abuja. He said the initiative aligned with theContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Concerned Northern Youth Stakeholders have appealed to the Federal Government to appoint a Minister of State for Youth Development from Northern Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the group’s Coordinator, Usman Doshiro, in Abuja. He stated that such an appointment would facilitate theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has assured stakeholders in the non-oil export sector that the ministry is fully committed to mitigating negative regulatory issues in the agro commodities export. Oduwole gave the assurance in Abuja, while inaugurating a Standing Working Group forContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Daniel Okoh, has called for religious harmony as he joined Muslim faithful to break their Ramadan fast (Iftar) on Thursday evening in Abuja. Okoh joined worshippers at the Al-Habibiyya Mosque for the Iftar and the feedingContinue Reading
