IWD: Over 1000 single mothers rewarded with vocational skills in Lagos State

EconomyNewsNigeriaIWD: Over 1000 single mothers rewarded with vocational skills in Lagos State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 8, 2024

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, about 1,000 young single mothers have been empowered with vocational skills in the Ibeju-Lekki local government area of Lagos State. A civil society organization, Oladele Fajemirokun Foundation provided the women, who have no male support in their households with relevant skills, resources, and support to enhance their economic independence and self-sufficiency. Kene Egbue, the Foundation’s Program Manager, who announced the initiative in a statement released to mark the 2024...

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President Tinubu Condemns the latest Abduction Incidents In Borno and Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu Condemns the latest Abduction Incidents In Borno and Kaduna

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 8, 2024

The recent abductions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Borno State and Students and teachers in Kaduna State have been condemned by President Bola Tinubu. Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale in a statement in Abuja on Friday, described the abductions as heinous and asked security operatives to rescue those taken away immediately. The President said after receiving reports from security chiefs on the two incidents, “I am confident that the victims will be rescued. Nothing...

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Bandits Kidnaps Over 300 Students, Principal in Broad Day Light In Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits Kidnaps Over 300 Students, Principal in Broad Day Light In Kaduna

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 8, 2024

The Principal Government Junior Secondary School, Kuriga Abubakar Isah in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and no fewer than 312 students were abducted in broad daylight on Thursday when bandits invaded the LEA Primary. The secondary school in Kuriga, located outside the town, was moved to the primary school building inside the town a few years ago due to security breaches. Officials of the school and community leaders told Governor Uba Sani of...

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NewsNigeriaBolt partners with Whispa to provide female riders, drivers, access to  free medical services

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 8, 2024

To commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), leading on-demand mobility company in Africa, Bolt has partnered with Whispa to provide free doctor consultations to women in Nigeria for a period of four weeks starting from March 8, 2024. Whispa is a telemedicine company that allows individuals to chat with real life doctors, According to a press statement on Friday, signed by Tolase Bamidele-Orise, Communications Specialist Strategy of SKOT Communications, noted that under the partnership,...

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RAHP kicks off two-day training on SGBV reporting for young advocates

EducationNewsNigeriaRAHP kicks off two-day training on SGBV reporting for young advocates

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 8, 2024

Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP), Managers of Ireti Resource Centre in partnership with Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) has kicked off a two-day training on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Reporting for Young Advocates from secondary schools in Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. According to the organisers, of the event which took place at Egbe-Idimu Community Town Hall, yesterday, the initiative was meant to equip young advocates with essential skills...

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IWD: Alake emphasize commitment of Africa to empowering women in mining

NewsNigeriaIWD: Alake emphasize commitment of Africa to empowering women in mining

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 8, 2024

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr. Dele Alake has emphasized the commitment of the African continent to equipping women with requisite skills to participate actively in the mining sector value chain. Alake, while giving a goodwill message at the International Women’s Day (IWD) Forum 2024 organised by the Women Miners Association, on Friday, lauded the organisers for putting the progress and plight of women in...

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Unknown gunmen kill teenage herder, 50 cows in Plateau

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaUnknown gunmen kill teenage herder, 50 cows in Plateau

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 8, 2024

Bandits murdered a 17-year-old herder in crisis-torn Plateau State on Tuesday. Dozens of cattle and sheep were also victims of the unprovoked attack. Local media reported Thursday that the attack was in Barkin Ladi county of the Northcentral state. The bandits rode into Fanzo village on motorbikes and opened fire on a group of herdsmen grazing cattle. “They killed one of the herdsmen and injured another. The gunmen also took away more than 50 of...

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Ngalale: Tinubu means well, Nigerians should support him

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNgalale: Tinubu means well, Nigerians should support him

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 7, 2024

Ajuri Ngalale, President Bola Tinubu’s official spokesperson and his special adviser  on media and publicity, has assured Nigerians that Tinubu is working round the clock to improve their lots. Tinubu extended the reign of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, with his election victory in February 2023 after promising to improve the livelihoods of the country’s more than 200 million people. He has implemented a series of wide-ranging reforms aimed at revitalising growth in Nigeria...

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Senate to investigate delays in distribution of electricity to Delta North

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate to investigate delays in distribution of electricity to Delta North

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

The red chamber of the National Assembly is set to investigate the distribution of 100 megawatts of electricity to communities in Delta North Senatorial District. The Senate has mandated its Committee on Power to investigate and equally take action to resolve the delay. The upper chamber urged the Federal Ministry of Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to step-down the electricity generated as agreed by the Okpai Independent Power Plant to ensure it benefits...

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Nigerian Air Force trainer aircraft in minor accident

NewsNigeriaNigerian Air Force trainer aircraft in minor accident

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

…Two pilots on board are safe, unhurt A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Mushshak trainer aircraft has been reported to be involved in a minor accident in the earlier hours of Thursday, 7 March 2024, at about 2.35pm. According to reports, the accident, which occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military airfield, involved two pilots who were returning from a routine training flight. Luckily, both pilots came out of the crash unscathed. A press statement...

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