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 […]
The Federal Government has waded into the growing standoff between state governments and electricity distribution companies (Discos) over who has the authority to set electricity tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) confirmed on Thursday that it has summoned all stakeholders—including state regulators, Discos, and generation companies—to a meeting in Lagos next week. The forum, […]
Following its nationwide protests on Tuesday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to hold congresses across campuses to decide its next line of action. The development comes as the Federal Government meets today to consider the long-delayed implementation of the renegotiated 2009 FGN–ASUU agreement—the same issue that sparked the protests. The […]
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) says it is working with local authorities and humanitarian partners to ensure the safe relocation and recovery of families displaced by recent flooding in Garin Kolo. In a statement on Thursday, the agency announced that 32 temporary shelters have been erected, alongside 10 emergency latrines and a water […]
The Federal Government has received cold chain equipment worth $11 million to boost vaccine storage, distribution, and immunisation coverage across Nigeria. The delivery, supported by Gavi, UNICEF, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), includes 1,653 solar-powered refrigerators, 165 spare-part kits, and temperature monitoring devices. At the official handover ceremony in Abuja on […]
