By: Olivia Rufus OWERRI, Imo State — Virgin Heart Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Education, has commemorated the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child with pupils and students from selected primary and secondary schools in Owerri, Imo State, urging parents, government authorities and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to end […]
OWERRI — Alliances for Africa (AfA), a human rights and gender advocacy organisation, has commended Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, for his commitment to support campaigns against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), while urging the state government to take immediate steps to implement existing laws aimed at protecting women and girls. The organisation, in a statement […]
OWERRI — Alliances for Africa (AfA), a human rights and gender advocacy organisation, has commended Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, for his commitment to support campaigns against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), while urging the state government to take immediate steps to implement existing laws aimed at protecting women and girls. The organisation, in a statement […]
In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, celebrated annually on May 28, Harsco Media and Communications, in collaboration with the Councillor representing Obibiezena Ward in Owerri North Local Government Area, Hon. Ngozi Ohaka Funmilayo, distributed over 500 sanitary hygiene products to female students across three secondary schools in the ward. The beneficiaries included students […]
Members of the Steering Committee
Blessing Iriaka The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 as a global blueprint for peace, prosperity, and sustainability, are increasingly facing implementation challenges across the world. Recent United Nations reports show that only about 15 to 18 percent of the SDG targets are currently on track globally, with many countries struggling under […]
Space for Change (S4C), a leading non-profit organisation known for its expertise in policy development, research, and citizen action across Nigeria and West Africa, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Environment and Sanitation and with support from the Ford Foundation, convened the second Steering Committee meeting on the Imo State Climate Change Action […]
Medical experts have urged the Federal Government to make blood pressure medications free and widely accessible, warning that the rising cost of treatment is worsening the burden of hypertension in Nigeria. They noted that many patients can no longer afford essential drugs, a development that has led to poor disease management and increased risk of […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced renewed efforts to reduce reliance on foreign health funding while boosting local investment in the healthcare sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Pate, made this known during a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China in Abuja, focusing on pandemic preparedness […]
By Dorcas Achi Prominent Muslim Cleric, Barr. Suleiman Njoku, Imam of Imo State, has affirmed his unwavering commitment to supporting the Special Seat Bill for women in the state. He made this known during an advocacy visit by a delegation from SIDEC to the Imo Central Mosque on Friday, 13th March, 2026. The visit aimed […]
