African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) Officially Launches in Nigeria on World Cancer Day.
…Pledging to Increase Awareness and Empower Women. By: Anayo Akwitti The African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) has officially announced its launch in Nigeria on World Cancer Day, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women through cancer education, early detection, and access to life-saving treatment. For over two decades, AWCAA has spearheaded more than 21 […]
NLC Demands Immediate Reinstatement of 900 Sacked Staff of KEDC
By: Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate and unconditional reinstatement of over nine hundred staff of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) recently sacked in what the Labour Centre described as an unjust and illegal manner. A statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Affairs at […]
Nigeria Customs, NESREA, Strengthen Collaboration on Environmental Protection
Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to ensure environmental safety, trade efficiency and regulatory compliance. Adeniyi stated this during a courtesy visit by NESREA’s management team to the Customs Headquarters in […]
Speaker Abbas Emphasizes Importance Of Parliamentary Oversight of Security Agencies
Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says effective parliamentary oversight of security agencies will help to guarantee adherence to the rule of law and uphold human rights. Abbas stated this on Thursday at a two-day workshop on the development of a legislative oversight manual: security agencies as case studies, organized […]
Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges President Tinubu to Facilitate Kanu’s release
Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made the call during a press briefing at the National Assembly following the inaugural meeting of the House Committee on […]
Reps To Hold Exhibition on Gender Inclusion
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in partnership with Advocacy for Civic Engagement Centre, ElectHER and National Assembly Library will next month hold an exhibition on gender inclusion, tagged, “Art for Governance”. The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this […]
Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka, Found Dead Near Second Niger Bridge
By Sofiat Adenekan The kidnapped member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, has been found dead weeks after his abduction. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency under the Labour Party (LP), was kidnapped at gunpoint on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. […]
New Permanent Secretary Assumes Office At Labour Ministry, Harps On Patriotism
By Chinedu Echianu The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Labour and Employment, Dr. Salihu A. Usman has emphasised the importance of patriotism in driving better service delivery. Usman, who spoke in Abuja as he assumed duties in the Ministry Wednesday, said that public officials must be patriotic to effectively discharge their duties. A statement signed […]
NILDS DG APPLAUDS GOVERNOR ABDULRAZAQ’S TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP ON 65th BIRTHDAY
By Zainab Bakare. The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to governance, describing his tenure as a catalyst for sustainable development in the state and across Nigeria. In a statement marking […]
Anambra Guber: Labour Party Sets April 5 Date For Primary Election
By Chinedu Echianu The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party has approved April 5, 2025 as the date for the primaries to elect the party’s candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. In a statement signed by the National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen […]