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Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has joined the global community in celebrating the remarkable achievements and resilience of women across Anambra State and Nigeria on this auspicious occasion of International Women's Day 2025. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo expressed delight that this year's theme, "For All Women and...

Ms Ify Onyegbule, Executive Director of Women of Substance (WOS), has called for the creation of a safe space to empower women’s participation in decision-making, politics, and governance. Onyegbule, who is also the Director General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), made the call during the Women Conversations programme organised by...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered a shipment of cannabis-infused candies meant for sale at a children’s store in Lagos State. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this on Sunday, March 9, on X. Babafemi said the imported candies, marketed as sweet treats for children, contained a...

The Senate on Saturday clarified that contrary to reports making the rounds, it actually suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP; Kogi Central) for flagrant abuse of its standing orders. A statement by the leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC; Ekiti Central), alleged that the viral misinforming reports in public space...

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) says private sector remains vulnerable, with 30 percent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) shutting down between 2023 and 2024. According to a statement on Saturday, Segun Omisakin, NESG’s chief economist, spoke at the 2025 private sector outlook launch, outlining major risks confronting...

Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. AbdulRahman,...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on his 68th birthday. In a statement on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on information and strategy, Tinubu praised Osinbajo’s contributions to governance and their long standing relationship. The president acknowledged Osinbajo’s role in delivering key infrastructural projects while...

Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has reassigned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge. Kanu, who has been in detention since his bail was revoked in 2021, is facing a...

Amnesty International has urged stakeholders to protect women from femicide and other forms of abuses and violence. Femicide is the killing of a woman or girl particularly by men, on account of her gender. Mr Joshua Oyebode, coordinator, supporter’s group of Amnesty International, Osun state, said this in an interview...

The NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalization depreciated by 1.19% and 0.71% to close the week at 106,538.60 and N66.717 trillion respectively. Similarly, all other indices finished lower with the exception of NGX AseM and NGX Commodity which appreciated by 0.04% and 0.19% respectively. A total turnover of 1.818 billion...