By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State First Lady, Dr. Falmata Babagana Zulum has officially launched the “Her Seat in Parliament and governance campaign in Maiduguri. A statement issued and jointly signed by Barrister Fatimah Mustapha Zannah, the Chairperson and Elizabeth Ameh, the Secretary said this initiative aims to...
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An Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Desk Officer at Osun Primary Healthcare Board, Mrs. Roseline Akinlabi, has clarified that contraceptive pills do not cause cervical cancer in women. She Stated this during a virtual engagement programme organised by the State Public Health media team in collaboration with a...
By JACOB KUBEKA, Abuja – In a bid to elevate women’s voices in Nigeria’s political discourse and improve their participation in democratic processes, key media stakeholders and advocacy leaders gathered for a one-day consultative meeting in Abuja last week Tuesday. A communique signed by the Executive Director of the...
A coalition of women entrepreneurs, under the banner of the ‘We Want More Campaign’ (#WEEwantMore), has commended Access Bank’s announcement of a $100 million facility to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the women launched the WEEwantMore campaign online in...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Tukur Bodinga has assured that the State’s 10th assembly under his leadership remained committed to legislations that supports the rights of women and children at all times Bodinga stated this on Thursday when...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Former Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Chinwe Ogbuka, has been honored with the award for Outstanding Public Relations Practice and Leadership at the 2025 International Women’s Day Conference. The award, presented by AMA, recognizes...
The Chairperson of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) FCT Women Commission, Mrs Sandra Ogbonna, has urged women to take deliberate steps towards leadership through proactive action rather than waiting for opportunities. Ogbonna made this call at the International Women’s Day 2025 celebration with the theme “Accelerate Action Towards Occupying...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Women’s Platform on Security Sector Reform and Governance (NWP-SSR/G) has advocated for greater inclusion of women in leadership position of Nigeria’s security sector. The platform emphasised that achieving gender balance in security institutions is criticall to ensuring an accountable, responsive, and inclusive...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Centre for Youth Participation, Dialogue, and Advocacy (CYPA Africa) has called for urgent and decisive action to dismantle barriers hindering gender justice in Nigeria, stating that rhetoric alone is insufficient. Amb. Chris Iyama, Executive Director of CYPA Africa, made this call at a...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to gender equality and the protection of the rights of women and children. Speaking at an event held at the Government House, Lokoja, to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day with...
Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) on Saturday called for urgent action on gender equality and girls’ education to drive the nation’s socio-economic transformation. POWA National President, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, made the call in Lokoja at an event to celebrate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) with the theme, “Accelerate...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the country’s women for their indispensable contributions to nation-building, describing them as the “bedrock of our nation”. “On this #InternationalWomensDay , I celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women. “You are the bedrock of...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed women for their invaluable contributions to the society, saying; “as pillars of our homes and considering their roles in our society, they are worthy to be celebrated.” The Minister, in his goodwill message on this...
Wife of the former Ondo State Governor, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has called for greater female representation in Nigeria’s state and national assemblies to promote gender equality. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, made the call in Ibadan on Saturday during an event organised by the foundation...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In celebrating the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality within the Commission and bolstering women’s involvement in Nigeria’s electoral process. A statement issued by the Director of Voter Education...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has acknowledged the strength, resilience, and determination demonstrated by women in the quest to change negative gender narratives and stereotypes in the society. The First Lady stated this in a message to commemorate the 2025...
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for the encouragement and empowerment of Nigerian women to ensure their full participation in governance. Abubakar made this statement on Friday in Abuja, marking the 2025 International Women’s Day. He expressed concern that, in spite of living in a democratic society, efforts to...
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has expressed the need to revive the “Black is Beautiful” movement, celebrating Afrocentric beauty and dismantling harmful beauty standards. Salako spoke at the regional awareness-raising workshop on eliminating lightening cosmetic products held in Gabon. In a speech...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has restated commitment to women empowerment, enhancing access to healthcare, education and fight against drug abuse as she extends New Year felicitations to the people of Kogi State. In her message to the people...