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 […]
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.
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has described the newly signed Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 as a transformative development that will boost the insurance sector’s contribution to the national economy. The Commission stated this in a release issued Tuesday, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Act. The legislation, passed by the National […]
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 […]
The significance of combating insurgencies and violent extremism using tools of peace campaign and interpersonal cohesion have been sounded. It was,also,stated that youth restiveness,banditry and farmers/herders clashes coupled with pockets of divisiveness can be curbed for us to build a pathway to national cohesion, development and unity in the society. It was during a Nationwide […]
As extreme weather conditions continue to upend lives across Nigeria, Imo State is emerging as a model of how subnational action can respond to the growing climate emergency. Year after year, communities in the state are devastated by flooding, gully erosion, excessive rainfall, and poor harvests—all directly tied to changing weather patterns. In 2024 alone, […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast, warning of widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, the agency said northern states such as Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna are expected to experience early morning thunderstorms, […]
In a joint message marking Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, ambassadors from five Western nations have urged the Nigerian government to urgently reform its Cybercrimes Act, warning that the current law threatens free speech and investor confidence. Signed by representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Finland, and Norway, the statement highlighted […]
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform the Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. Governor Bassey Otu expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth in the state. Speaking on behalf of the governor, Deputy Governor Peter Odey, […]
