27 h. ago Breast cancer awareness: First Lady urges Nigerians to prioritise health

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on all Nigerians, especially women, to prioritise their health as October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. In a message commemorating the month, Mrs Tinubu emphasised the importance of early detection through regular self-examination and timely medical screenings as critical tools in the […] The post Breast cancer awareness: First Lady urges Nigerians to prioritise health appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago 2027: Southern Kaduna Women Declare Readiness For Political Leadership

The Southern Kaduna Trailblazing Women Association (SOKATWA) has called on women in the region to take active leadership roles in politics and governance, declaring that the era of women’s exclusion from political participation was over. Ata press conference in Kaduna, the president of SOKATWA, Mrs Belinda Augustine Istifanus, said the association was formed to unite […]

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4 d. ago Indonesia Suspends TikTok Licence Over Failure To Share Data

Indonesia's government has suspended the operating licence of video-sharing app TikTok because the platform refused to share data about recent anti-government protests, the ministry of communication and digital affairs said on Friday. The post Indonesia Suspends TikTok Licence Over Failure To Share Data appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: Protesters Urge IGP To Ignore Governor Yusuf’s Call For Kano CP’s Sack

A group of concerned citizens in Kano State, led by Barrister Nafisa Abba Isma’il, chairlady of the Women Lawyers Congress, staged a peaceful protest on Thursday evening in support of the State’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The protest, which began at Tukur Road and ended at Race Course in Nasarawa GRA in Kano, […]

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5 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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5 d. ago Nigeria will reclaim giant of Africa under Tinubu – Obanikoro

Tribune Online Nigeria will reclaim giant of Africa under Tinubu – Obanikoro Former Minister of State for Defence and Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has said Nigeria will reclaim its rightful place as Nigeria will reclaim giant of Africa under Tinubu – Obanikoro Tribune Online

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5 d. ago VIDEO: Nigeria Needs Independent Institutions That Promote Civic Rights — Ex

She called on all Nigerians, especially women to participate decision making. The post VIDEO: Nigeria Needs Independent Institutions That Promote Civic Rights — Ex-Kosovo President appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Protect Dangote Refinery from DAPPMAN, PENGASSAN’s threats, FG charged

From Okwe Obi, Abuja A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON), Nigerian Interfaith Forum (NIF), National Coalition for Market Men, Women and Artisans (NACOMWA) and Petroleum Consumers’ Protection Alliance (PCPA) have called on the Federal Government to support the Dangote Refinery. The group observed that the actions and threats by the Depot and […] The post Protect Dangote Refinery from DAPPMAN, PENGASSAN’s threats, FG charged appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ministry Verifies, Certifies 110 Constituency Projects In 9 Months

The federal ministry of special duties and intergovernmental affairs (FMSDIGA) has verified and certified about 110 Zonal Intervention and Constituency Projects in the first three quarters of 2025. Minister of special duties and intergovernmental affairs, Hon. Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo, disclosed this during the ministry’s third quarter stakeholders and Citizens Engagement Forum themed ‘Deepening Inclusive Governance […]

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7 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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1 week ago UNGA 80: Gambari Urges World Leaders To Combat Insecurity In Gulf Of Guinea

A former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has called on regional and international leaders to confront the insecurity challenges in the Gulf of Guinea to unlock its vast economic potential. Prof Gambari stated that the region, rich in oil, gas, and critical minerals, remains plagued by piracy, oil theft, and illegal fishing, which […]

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1 week ago Special Seats Bill: Nigerian women’s quest for legislative equity

Tribune Online Special Seats Bill: Nigerian women’s quest for legislative equity •Can this Bill make the legislature to work for women? Nigerian women have attempted to join their counterparts in other African countries like Senegal and Rwanda, by calling for an increase in the number of women legislators, through the quota systems which was hitherto non-existent in the nation. ADEOLA OJO reports that the women have […] Special Seats Bill: Nigerian women’s quest for legislative equity Tribune Online

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1 week ago Let 80th UNGA be remembered for actions, Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister urges global community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in a compelling address, positioned Nigeria at the forefront of global efforts to achieve gender equality. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference […] The post Let 80th UNGA be remembered for actions, Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister urges global community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago WACOL, stakeholders in Ebonyi push integrated action against gender

The Women Aid Collective (WACOL), in partnership with the Ford Foundation, has called for an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to ending read more WACOL, stakeholders in Ebonyi push integrated action against gender-based violence

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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 GBV: Ogun govt, UNFPA organise special training for law enforcement agents

Tribune Online GBV: Ogun govt, UNFPA organise special training for law enforcement agents The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, has organised a capacity-building workshop for law enforcement agents on effective handling of Gender-Based Violence cases. According to a statement on Wednesday, the two-day training, themed: ‘Capacity Building for Security Personnel on GBV and Forensic Investigation’ held […] GBV: Ogun govt, UNFPA organise special training for law enforcement agents Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos Assembly Seeks Independent Financing Of Council Legislatures

Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to prevail on the state’s Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development to develop a framework for independent financing of local government legislatures. The Assembly also asked the governor to support council autonomy and ensure capacity-building training for councillors on financial management. […]

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3 w. ago Agency Asks Mothers To Be Active In Battle Against Corruption

In many Nigerian households, mothers are the first line of discipline and guidance. They shape the values of their children and play a decisive role in molding the future of society. It is this quiet but powerful influence that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is calling on women to use in the fight […]

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3 w. ago Transparency Network urges EFCC to release report on 2024 investigation of  Humanitarian Affairs Ministry

By Chinelo Obogo Transparency Network has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to release the report of its investigations into the allegations that rocked the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in 2024 leading to the exit of Dr. Betta Edu and other senior officials of the government. The coordinator, Imman Onyi, said in a […] The post Transparency Network urges EFCC to release report on 2024 investigation of  Humanitarian Affairs Ministry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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