But in reality, they do not know who they are, having become vessels for the new indolence that has deprived them of self-awareness and natural knowledge. Their goals converge on nothing more than the hurry to ‘outrich’ Dangote, Isiyaku Rabiu and Otedola combined. The patience to nurture a life following natural curvature is not a part of their makeup. You see, just like we are open-eyed, being led into the entrapment of Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) in the name of modernisation or civilisation—growing artificial foods full of implications for our health, wealth, and sovereignty—we are raising a future that will…
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Health experts are very worried about the Federal Government’s decision to cut the 2025 family planning budget by 97%. They warn that this move could lead to more unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and a rise in sexually transmitted infections across Nigeria. The funding for family planning dropped sharply from ₦2.2 billion in 2024 to only ₦66.39 million for 2025. Experts say this is a big setback for women’s reproductive health, especially for those in poor and rural communities. They explained that many women depend on free contraceptives from public health centres. With this budget cut, there might not be enough…
The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), with support from UN Women, has launched a new policy to stop gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The policy was officially approved and adopted during OAIC’s 2025 Annual General Assembly and Leadership Retreat, held over the weekend in Owerri, Imo State. Speaking at the event, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said GBV is a serious human rights and public health issue in Nigeria. She urged religious leaders to spread messages against GBV in their churches and communities. She explained that faith leaders play an important role in…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State gave out ₦361 million to 844 business owners in Etinan Federal Constituency over the weekend. This is part of his ARISE Agenda and his effort to build support for President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio ahead of the 2027 elections. In the last six months, Governor Eno has visited all federal constituencies in the state. During these visits, he has given cash and other forms of support to small business owners while also encouraging support for Tinubu and Akpabio. The support includes grants for farmers and traders, business equipment, help for…
The Women in Energy Oil and Gas (WEOG) group in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) held their August Leadership Series online through Zoom. The event brought together women professionals and leaders from across Nigeria’s energy, oil, and gas industries. With the theme “Women in Leadership – Beyond the Titles,” the conference focused on more than just talks. It became a strong platform to redefine what leadership means, celebrate women working in energy, and push for change in a male-dominated field. Mrs. Ojiah Victoria Ogwuche moderated the event, which featured many speakers who shared different views on leadership, strength, and empowering…
MAGGI, the popular seasoning brand from Nestlé, has again shown its support for women and communities in Nigeria. During the 2025 August Meeting, the brand provided nutrition education and training to more than 8,000 women across five southeastern states. Nestlé Nigeria Plc announced that MAGGI sponsored this year’s August Meeting, which was held in 18 locations throughout the month of August. The programme reached about 8,100 women, offering nutrition lessons, cooking demonstrations, and discussions on family well-being and economic empowerment. The August Meeting is an age-long Igbo tradition that brings women together from home and abroad to discuss family, social,…
Some victims of the recent flood in Mokwa, Niger State, have complained that they were left out of the N1 billion compensation released by the state government. The victims spoke with reporters in Mokwa on Saturday. It will be recalled that Governor Umaru Bago approved N1 billion in June to support victims of the flood. He announced that 458 affected households would each receive N1 million and 25 bags of grains — including rice, maize, sorghum, and millet. The governor also said that families of the 209 people who died would each receive N1 million, while 280 house and shop…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says President Bola Tinubu’s government is committed to helping women grow economically so they can achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She said this on Saturday in Lagos during the launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) for the South-West zone. At the event, 1,000 women received empowerment items through the partnership of RHI and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs. The programme is part of a nationwide plan to lift 18,500 women out of poverty. RHI is a humanitarian initiative by the First Lady to…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has called on the state government to prioritize environmental management by addressing indiscriminate waste disposal and unchecked tree felling across the state. Rising from its congress held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the NUJ Press Centre in Sokoto, the union emphasized the urgent need for additional refuse dump sites to curb the unhealthy practice of dumping waste in unauthorized locations. The congress further urged the state government to strictly enforce environmental laws against indiscriminate tree felling, describing the trend as a major contributor to desertification, flooding, and climate-related challenges facing…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2024–2027), has partnered with the Lagos State Government to convene a technical session with the state’s Technical Working Group (TWG). The session, held at Semicolon Africa in Lagos, was themed “Policy Alignment, Innovation, and Digital Inclusion for Sub-National Development.” It brought together officials of NITDA’s Southwest Zonal Office, representatives of the Lagos State Government, TWG members, and private sector stakeholders to localise national IT frameworks and accelerate digital transformation policies at the state level. Highlights of…