Rescued Teenage trafficking Victim Undergo Surgeries At Yola Specialist Hospital

One of the 13 children rescued by the Adamawa State government in collaboration with security agencies from a trafficking syndicate in Anambra state is currently receiving treatment at the Yola Specialist Hospital. A six-year-old Mohammed Mohammed had undergone surgeries on his two thighs to remove abscesses formed as a result of the beating from the traffickers. Recall that the children, aged between 5 and 9, were abducted from different parts of Adamawa and sold to...

YPP Governorship candidate Condoles APGA Woman Leader Over Son’s Demise

Sir Paul Chukwuma, the Governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party – YPP, in the November 8, Anambra State Governorship Election, has condoled the Woman Leader of APGA, Mrs. Esther Onyekesi, over the loss of her son, Martins Onyekesi – Fish Magnet, to kidnappers. Martin Onyekesi, a young and vibrant fish farmer in Awka, Anambra State capital, was kidnapped in his family compound in Okpuno area of Awka about ten days ago, and murdered by...

Press Freedom: CJID Launches Openness Index

To strengthen Press Freedom in Nigeria, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on Thursday launched its Openness Index report. The initiative is Nigeria’s first-ever subnational assessment of press freedom and civic space across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is supported by The Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria. Dapo Olorunyomi, CJID’s Chief Executive Officer, said the index is the first comprehensive attempt to systematically assess the state of openness...

Commercial Motorcyclists In Gombe Accuse Police Of Extortion

Following the ban on the movement of motorcycles between 7 pm and 6 am by the Gombe State Police Command last month to curb phone snatching and other crimes across the state, commercial motorcyclists in the state, popularly known as “Achaba”, have accused policemen of extortion. Speaking with newsmen, the commercial motorcyclists have alleged that policemen deployed to enforce restrictions on motorcycles in the state are extorting them and other private users in the state....

NCWS Support Data-Driven For Development

The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing responsible youths, promoting peace, and supporting national efforts to gather accurate population data for effective planning and development. NCWS National President, Princess Edna D.D Azura, stated this during the 2025 World Population Day commemoration in Abuja, with the theme “Empowering Youth, Advancing Development: Harnessing Data for a Better Future”. Princess Azura said the Council believes in the potential of the youth, both...

UNICEF Partners Traditional Leaders To Tackle Out-of-School Children In Adamawa

In the fight against the growing number of out-of-school children in Adamawa, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and the Adamawa State Government, has engaged traditional institutions to tackle the trend. Speaking during an orientation and engagement session held on Monday in Numan for traditional rulers in the southern zone of the state, UNICEF Education Specialist, Dr. Abdulrahaman Ibrahim Ado, emphasized the importance of traditional leaders...

APGA National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa Buries Father

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, on Saturday, buried father, Chief Sir Sylvester Ezeokenwa, who passed on a few months earlier at 71 years. The funeral, which took place at Umuchu in Aguata local government, was very well-attended by APGA leaders, leaders of other political parties, the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, members of the State Executive Council, members of Anambra State House of Assembly, and the Deputy...

Agricultural Interventions In Ekiti Are Curbing Crime In Rural Communities – Oyebanji

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has restated his administration’s commitment to boost food production through  strategic agricultural interventions. Speaking at the official launch of the Odu’a Agro-Industrial Hub and flag-off of the SWAgCo-BATNF Sustainable Development of Maize Micro-Enterprise Farmers Project in Oke-Ako, Governor Oyebanji emphasized that previous agricultural efforts by his administration have yielded significant results over the past two and a half years, stressing that his government has been able to tackle crimes...

Enugwu-Ukwu Agog, as Mega Abattoir Hosts YPP Governorship Candidate

Enugwu-Ukwu town, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday evening, with excitement, received Sir Paul Chukwuma, the Anambra State Governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, and his Deputy, Uzu Okagbue, who were hosted by Chief Michael Onyeka Obidi, the CEO of Mega Abattoir. Sir Paul Chukwuma, who arrived at the Mega Abattoir spot in Enugwu-Ukwu with his Deputy, Uzu Okagbue, and members of his team, was most warmly received by...

Umunnachi Community Expresses Solidarity with the YPP Guber Candidate

Umunnachi community in Dunukofia LGA, on Saturday, expressed their support for Sir Paul Chukwuma, the Young Progressive Party, YPP candidate, and his deputy, Uzu Okagbue, in the November 8, Anambra State Governorship election. This support expressed by the community came as Uzu Okagbue, informed them that he is on the ticket of the YPP with Sir Paul Chukwuma, the party’s candidate. The event, which was held at the civic centre of Umunnachi, was well-attended by...

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