2 h. ago We Must Challenge Shortage Of Teachers With Urgency — First Lady

The First Lady acknowledged teachers' invaluable role in nation-building and the future of humanity. The post We Must Challenge Shortage Of Teachers With Urgency — First Lady appeared first on Channels Television.

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63 h. ago VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the Voice of Women Conference and Awards 2025 (VOW2025) in Abuja, former South African Deputy President and ex-UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka made a powerful and heartfelt call to African women: to embrace leadership boldly but never forget the critical role men play as allies in the journey toward […] The post VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex-South African deputy president, Mlambo-Ngcuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Sonaiya at VOW confab calls for unified grassroots support to elect more women leaders in Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the opening of the 9th Voice of Women Conference and Awards, convener Toun Okewale Sonaiya stressed the critical role of grassroots women voters in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape, urging them to translate their voting power into collective action for greater female representation in governance. In her opening remarks, she described […] The post Sonaiya at VOW confab calls for unified grassroots support to elect more women leaders in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria at 65: First Lady calls for unity and collective action

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged all citizens to unite for the nation’s progress under the theme, “Nigeria at 65: All Hands-On Deck for a Greater Nation.” In her heartfelt message, the First Lady challenged Nigerians to reflect on their role in the […] The post Nigeria at 65: First Lady calls for unity and collective action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu, First Lady, ministers mourn Arise News anchor Maduagwu, urge swift justice

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the tragic death of Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, a talented news anchor with Arise News Television, who was attacked whose residence was invaded by armed robbers and she died from injuries sustained at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, while fleeing from being […] The post Tinubu, First Lady, ministers mourn Arise News anchor Maduagwu, urge swift justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FGM, Human Rights Issue Affecting Girl Child, Women – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has described Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a human rights issue, which must be tackled with all seriousness and put to an end. The Chief of UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, who stated this at a two-day Media Dialogue to support advocacy to end FMG in Nigeria, stressed […]

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5 d. ago HEIR Women Hub Drives Reserved Seats Bill For Women, Youth, Marginalised

As Nigerians await the House of Representatives’ vote on the Reserved Seats Bill in October, HEIR Women Hub has amplified calls for inclusive leadership, one that recognises the voices of older and younger women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalised groups. This was the focus of a knowledge-sharing webinar themed “Influencing the Reserved Seats Bill […]

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5 d. ago Indian Police Arrest Nigerian For Allegedly Scamming 100 Women

Delhi Police have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian who was accused of defrauding more than 100 women across India by posing as a UK-based Korean businessman on a language exchange application. According to the Hindustan Times, the suspect, identified as Stephane but operating under the aliases “Dominic” and “Duck Young,” was apprehended on Monday, September 29, […]

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6 d. ago Bauchi Governor Drops Women Affairs Commissioner In Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban Takko of her appointment as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development. The directive is with immediate effect. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, who described the […]

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7 d. ago Delta Health Workers Extort Money From Pregnant Women, Children

The Delta State government has dismissed several workers and demoted some for extorting money from pregnant women and children under five years, despite the state’s free healthcare policy for these groups. Commissioner for health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this yesterday at Ashaka, Ndokwa East local government area, during the flag-off of the Maternal and Neonatal […]

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1 week ago ‘Use Of Paracetamol By Pregnant Women Does Not Cause Autism’, WHO Tackles Trump

The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, stressed that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence establishing a link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the use of acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol, during pregnancy. In a statement on its website, the global health body noted that nearly 62 million people worldwide, about one in […]

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1 week ago Sultan Backs African Traditional Leaders’ Conference On Women’s Rights

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has given his provisional confirmation to participate in the forthcoming African traditional leaders’ conference on women’s rights and gender-based violence, GBV, scheduled for February 2026 in Lagos. The Sultan received the invitation during the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) ‘s courtesy visit to his palace in […]

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1 week ago NGO Engages 10m Women To Promote Peace In Communities, Schools

In commemoration of 2025 International Day of Peace, a non-governmental organization, Engage Empower Educate Initiative (EEEI) has launched a Peace Manual, a comprehensive tool kit aimed at equipping communities, schools, and leaders with practical strategies for peaceful coexistence in Nigeria and across Africa. The event which held yesterday in Abuja with the theme “Act Now […]

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1 week ago ‘Nigeria Running On Half Of Its Potential Without Women In Leadership’

A group, Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative, has asserted that collective voices remain crucial to securing women’s representation in Nigeria’s National Assembly. The organisation stated this at the National Assembly public hearing on the constitutional review at the Transcorp Hilton in Abu WRAPA’s Electoral Reforms project officer, Zainab Abdurasheed, said women had consistently advocated […]

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1 week ago Again, Gunmen Kidnap Traditional Ruler, 2 Women In Plateau Community

The District Head of Birbyang, Alh Zubairu Garba, and two other women were on Sunday night kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Kanam local government area of Plateau state. LEADERSHIP gathered that the gunmen stormed the community, shooting sporadically before abducting the wife of the district head who later escaped from her abductors. The latest incident […]

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2 w. ago First Lady at 65: Your RHI has redefined women’s leadership, inspires generation – Nana Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On the occasion of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday, wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, has extolled the First Lady’s powerful impact on Nigerian society, highlighting her transformative leadership through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative. In a statement she personally signed, Mrs Shettima shared her admiration and […] The post First Lady at 65: Your RHI has redefined women’s leadership, inspires generation – Nana Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Minister Empowers Youths, Women With Cars, Motorcycles In Benue

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Prof. Joseph Utsev, has empowered hundreds of Benue women, youths and the physically challenged  with cars, motorcycles and several other items. Presenting the items to the beneficiaries on Saturday in Makurdi, Utsev appreciated them for their resilience and continued support for President Bola Tinubu, Sen. George Akume and the […]

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2 w. ago NAPTIP hails training of 39 women on leadership, digital skills

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has commended a non-profit organization, Daurama Foundation, for training thirty-nine women on leadership and digital skills. Angela Agbayekhai, NAPTIP’s Director of Counselling and Rehabilitation, made the commendation during the virtual graduation ceremony organized for the beneficiaries. Agbayekhai, who represented the […] The post NAPTIP hails training of 39 women on leadership, digital skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago INEC Backs Call For Increased Women Representation In Political Leadership

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed full support for the advocacy for more participation and representation of more women in political party leadership and elective positions in the country. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this when an advocacy group, Women’s Collective under the auspices of ‘The Electoral Hub’ paid him a courtesy […]

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2 w. ago First Lady calls for global peace in meeting with Qatar envoy

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged for greater understanding among nations to promote peace worldwide. She made the call during a private meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ali bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, at her office on Wednesday. Reacting to the recent attack in Doha, Qatar’s capital, the First Lady emphasised […] The post First Lady calls for global peace in meeting with Qatar envoy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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