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 […]
“NAP is a key agenda of the current federal administration. It’s important that Imo State joins the call. With so much resources invested both in the military and police to curb insecurity across the country. It is time we begin to recognize security as one of our greatest threats and one that requires women’s inclusion in its resolution,
The outcome of an election is not just about voting but about how those votes are counted and announced. If the reforms in the Electoral Act are fully implemented and proper systems are put in place to detect and prevent fraud, everyone’s interest will be represented, and that’s a win for democracy,” she said.
On July 21st, 2025, Whisper for Humanity, a Not-for-Profit, met with the Imo State Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) to propose a bold idea: reimagine education to be more creative, inclusive, and in tune with the times. At the heart of this proposal is their new project, Community Education for Loyal Indicators, a campaign designed […]
Harriet Ijeomah Owerri, Imo State – In a landmark effort to empower rural women as agents of peace and conflict resolution, Alliances for Africa (AfA) recently convened a community awareness campaign for over 130 women from seven villages in Owalla autonomous community, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. The outreach, held as part […]
The Benue State Government has urgently appealed for support from civil society organizations and international donors to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in the NKST camp in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area. This call comes in light of ongoing violence that has led to significant displacement within the region, particularly following several attacks […]
