Human Trafficking: Nigeria Is A Source, Transit, Destination In Africa-Minister

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaHuman Trafficking: Nigeria Is A Source, Transit, Destination In Africa-Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 30, 2025

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Wednesday, decried that Nigeria is one of the main sources, transit, and destination for human trafficking in Africa. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the 2025 annual academic summit organized by the University of Abuja Faculty of Social Sciences in Abuja with the theme of the summit is, “Illegal Migration and girl-child trafficking in 21st Century Nigeria: Changing the mindset through quality and functional university education.” The Minister...

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Cholera Outbreak Kills About 12 Persons In Akwa Ibom

HealthNewsNigeriaCholera Outbreak Kills About 12 Persons In Akwa Ibom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2025

The Akwa Ibom State government has confirmed a cholera outbreak reported in the coastal community of Emeroke, in Eastern Obolo local government area of Akwa Ibom State has caused the death of about 12 persons including a 72-year-old woman. Children and teenagers were the worst-hit by the sudden cholera bout before government intervention. Locals puts the death toll at 12 on Saturday but physicians at Immanuel General Hospital in Eket local government area, where the...

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Anambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

MediaNewsNigeriaAnambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

PilotnewsJanuary 24, 2025

Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has been returned re-elected as the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Anambra State Council in an election held today at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Center, Awka. Dr Odogwu polled 173 votes to defeat her opponent, Comrade Ngozi Obileri who got 40 votes cast. Mr. Chibuzo Obidike of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel of the Union was elected Treasurer. Comrade Obidike polled 168 votes to defeat the incumbent, Comrade Ogemdi...

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High Rate Of IDPs In Zamfara Worries International Rescue Committee

NewsNigeriaHigh Rate Of IDPs In Zamfara Worries International Rescue Committee

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 21, 2025

The increasing number of Internally Displaced Persons in Zamfara State has become a great concern to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as it seeks solutions to address the pressing needs of displaced persons in the state. Mr Babatunde Ojei, Country Director of the Committee while speaking yesterday in Abuja at a workshop on the domestication of the National Policy on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for Zamfara State, said the humanitarian situation in Northwest Nigeria, particularly...

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New Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

CommunityNewsNigeriaNew Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2025

Oba Akeem Owoade has received a staff of office and certificate as the 46th Alaafin. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presented the certificate at a brief ceremony held at the Oyo State EXCO Chambers Governor’s office in Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday. In his remark during the ceremony, Governor Makinde explained that the chiefs who collected money during the process would be prosecuted. The presentation of the letter comes amidst rejection of Owoade’s appointment by some kingmakers...

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Cardinal Okpalaeke Reveals Why There’s Increase In Failed Marriages

NewsNigeriaReligionCardinal Okpalaeke Reveals Why There’s Increase In Failed Marriages

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 8, 2025

The Bishop Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Peter Ebele Okpalaeke, says failure from parents, community and the Church are reasons why there’s increased in marriage crashes in the world today. Cardinal Okpalaeke, disclosed this while speaking to Journalists during the 45th Wedding Anniversary ceremony of Chief and lolo Paulinus Nwafor in Ezioko village-Oko, Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. The Prelate said training of children on the ways of God from infantry to the...

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Widows, Underprivileged Residents In Enugu Get Rice, Wrappers, Cash Gifts

CommunityNewsNigeriaWidows, Underprivileged Residents In Enugu Get Rice, Wrappers, Cash Gifts

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 7, 2025

A philanthropist and businessman, Comrade Chinedu Okoro, popularly known as Larry Popo has gifted over 200 bags of rice to widows and underprivileged people across Adada Development Centre of Uzo Uwani Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State. Larry Popo, a former banker, who once worked with the defunct Skye Bank PLC, also gave out wrappers and cash gifts to the beneficiaries in his effort to alleviate the plight of the vulnerable members of the society....

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Hope Uzodimma and Wife Chioma, Celebrate 10 Years Marital Bliss

LifestyleNewsNigeriaHope Uzodimma and Wife Chioma, Celebrate 10 Years Marital Bliss

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 7, 2025

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and his beautiful wife Chioma, have marked their 10th marriage anniversary. The event which was held in the banquet hall of the Imo State Government House in Owerri, was attended by family, close friends, and political associates of the governor and his wife. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was in attendance and praised Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma for giving Senator Hope Uzodimma enough peace to think deeply and...

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Police Rescue Day-Old Baby Abandoned in Bush, Arrest Mother

NewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Day-Old Baby Abandoned in Bush, Arrest Mother

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a one-day-old baby abandoned in a bush and arrested the mother, Khadija Ali, who allegedly dumped the child after being deserted by her husband. In a statement released on Sunday, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the baby was found near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market, Mpape. She said, “The FCT Police Command informs the public of the recovery of a...

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Nathaniel Bassey to Perform at Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNathaniel Bassey to Perform at Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2025

Renowned Nigerian gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey is set to minister at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast for Donald Trump in Washington DC. Trump, who emerged victorious in the November 2024 United States presidential election, will be sworn in on 20th January 2025. Bassey announced his participation in a social media post on Saturday, inviting believers to join in the spiritual event. “Let us raise a sound in America and let the King of Glory come...

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