The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with the Ivorian Ministry of Women, Family and Children, has initiated a national training workshop on the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment. The programme, which was initiated between Thursday 26 and Saturday 28 June…

Gunmen suspected to be cult members shot and killed Chief Ferdinand Dabiri, the Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs, in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday evening, July 19, 2025. Eyewitnesses said the assailants, led by a notorious cult figure known as “Cairo,” stormed a meeting of community leaders at…

By Emamuzo Iboma The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has successfully disbursed tuition and upkeep loans to over 396,000 beneficiaries, many of whom are first-generation students pursuing tertiary education across Nigeria. During a media engagement on Friday, NELFUND’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, revealed that since opening its application portal in May 2024,…

By Emamuzo Iboma Kaduna State Police Command has issued a stern warning, prohibiting supporters of 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi from organizing an unauthorized political rally in the state. In a statement over the weekend, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan revealed that credible intelligence reports indicated plans by Obi’s supporters to…

By Uko Okon A total of 123 inmates, including an 18-year-old girl with mental health issues, have been granted freedom by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, during her second quarter tour of custodial facilities across the state. The release took place during a three-day inspection of the Medium Security Custodial…

By Tracy Ohovwere The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to promoting homegrown initiatives and grassroots economic empowerment through strategic public-private partnerships. This assurance was given by the Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa Esq., during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) Microfinance Bank…

By Tracy Ohovwere The Edo State chapter of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) on July 16, 2025, hosted a South-South Women’s Development Workshop at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Secretariat in Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, aimed at strengthening women’s leadership and development within the union. The workshop brought together women representatives…

By Prince Woke Operatives of the Azikiwe Police Division, in collaboration with other tactical units, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, averted a violent cult clash between rival groups near a university in Rivers State. The suspected confrontation involved members of the Klu Klux Klans (KKK) and the Vikings confraternity, who were reportedly engaged in a…

By Emamuzo Iboma The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 31 kidnap victims in coordinated operations across Taraba and Edo States, reaffirming its commitment to tackling banditry and ensuring public safety. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the successful rescue in a statement issued on Friday, commending the resilience and swift response of police…

By Emamuzo Iboma Eminent Nigerians yesterday paid glowing tributes to the late president Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a quintessential leader. They spoke at a special session of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The event was packaged to honour Buhari, who was buried on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. At…