By Olivia Odunna A disturbing case of alleged child trafficking disguised as legal adoption has emerged in Imo State, exposing the dark underbelly of illegal baby sales and unregulated orphanages operating under state cover. 21 year-old Mercy Okoro, a mother of two from Ebonyi State, has accused Madam Charity Uzoka, the operator of Care of […]
By Harriet Ijeomah As violence and insecurity continue to shape daily life across parts of Nigeria, communities in Imo and Benue States are living with more than just the sound of gunfire and fear of displacement. They are also grappling with the silent, deeply personal scars of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) , an […]
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By Faith Nnadi A data-driven effort to strengthen rights-based healthcare took centre stage in Owerri, Imo State, as a Cascading Training Workshop was convened on 10 October 2025 under the Breaking Down Barriers (BDB) to Health Services (AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria) in West Africa Program, a regional initiative supported by the Global Fund to Fight […]
By Harriet Ijeomah The wave of insecurity that swept across Nigeria’s Southeast since 2021 sparked by separatist agitations, violent enforcement of sit-at-home orders, Farmer herders clash, kidnapping, rising cult and militia activity and others has deepened fears about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in communities caught in conflict. On Monday, 8 September 2025, the Civil […]
By Harriet Ijeomah The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has flagged off its third-quarter nationwide enlightenment campaign aimed at deepening public understanding of government policies, national values, security awareness, and disaster preparedness. The exercise was formally launched on September 4 at the agency’s conference hall in Owerri, Imo State, as part of a coordinated campaign running […]
By Davidson Nwosu In a renewed effort to strengthen women’s role in peace and security, Alliances for Africa (AfA) has trained women drawn from multiple security outfits in Imo State on peace negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making skills. The two-day training, held in Owerri, is part of the organization’s plan to develop a State Action […]
Tension has gripped the Rim community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State after suspected Fulani militants destroyed more than 60 farmlands covering about 150 hectares on Monday. The attack, estimated to have caused losses worth over ₦100 million, has left at least 170 farmers devastated and raised fears of worsening hunger in the […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the proposed establishment of Ibile Energy Corporation, a state-owned company that will spearhead investments in oil, gas, renewable energy, and other power-related ventures. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, represented by Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda, gave the assurance on Thursday during a public hearing on the Ibile […]
The Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority has reaffirmed that empowering women is central to driving food security and economic growth under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The agency’s Managing Director, Alhaji Abubakar Malam, made this known on Wednesday at the flag-off of agricultural support programmes under the Zauro Polder Irrigation Project in Birnin […]
