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 […]
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 […]
By Harriet Ijeomah In continuation of its community awareness campaign on the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) for Women, Peace, and Security, Alliances for Africa (AfA), with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), has intensified sensitization efforts across Imo State to strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making. On August 18, over 100 […]
Civic-tech organisation BudgIT has accused the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Budget Office of the Federation of breaching Nigeria’s Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007, by failing to release Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs). In a statement signed by its Group Senior Communications Associate, Nancy Odimegwu, and made available on Wednesday, the group described the omission […]
The Orlu Youth Development Union (OYDU) has condemned the Imo State Government’s decision to hand over the premises of the Technological Skills Acquisition Centre (TESAC) in Orlu to the Catholic Diocese, insisting the land should revert to its original owners or be used for projects that directly benefit the people. In a statement signed by […]
In a striking declaration, the Cross River State Government has directed blame at social media influencers for exacerbating the ongoing communal clashes between the Iso-Bendeghe and Boje communities in the Boki Local Government Area. This unrest, stemming from a land dispute that has lingered for over a decade, has witnessed recurring outbreaks of violence, resulting […]
The one-day town hall meeting in Owerri brought together 25 participants to strengthen their capacity in project implementation, fund and procurement management, effective communication, and community advocacy. The training forms part of the Fair for All Project’s objective to improve governance structures in communities impacted by extractive activities and ensure citizens’ voices are heard in decision-making processes.
Go there and see it yourself,” said Mrs. Chioma Agu, a mother from Ezike, Isiala Mbano, her voice tinged with both anger and relief. “God forbid that I should send my children to that kind of place. It’s a dump, not a healthcare centre. If I had waited for that maternity to treat my child, I would have buried her by now.” She spoke on January 23, recounting a near tragedy she escaped by taking her child to a private facility.
In response to the growing insecurity across the South-East, grassroots women in Imo State are stepping forward to take on a role long overlooked in peacebuilding: local surveillance, early warning, and community mobilisation. On July 29, the Non-Governmental Organisation Alliances for Africa (AfA) convened a consultative meeting in Owerri with over 50 women from across […]
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions at Lagos State University (LASU) to suspend their ongoing indefinite strike, emphasizing its commitment to the welfare of both staff and students. The strike, which began on Friday, July 31, 2025, has led to the disruption of academic and administrative […]
