38 h. ago Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership

Tribune Online Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Islamic scholars, imams, traditional rulers, students and faithful from across Nigeria gathered in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, for the second annual Imams’ Conference a one-day event focused on revitalising the role of mosques and their leaders in contemporary society. With the theme ‘The Mosque, the Imam and Da’wah’, the conference, organised […] Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Tribune Online

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43 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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47 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Honoured With ‘Sarauniyar Yaki’ Traditional Title In Gombe

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has been conferred with the revered traditional title of Sarauniyar Yaki (Warrior Queen) of Akko Emirate in Gombe State. The title was bestowed on her on Thursday by the Lamido Akko, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Atiku, in recognition of her steadfast commitment to defending the vulnerable and championing the welfare […]

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49 h. ago Onyejeocha urges women to seize the moment, kicks against anti

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 9th Voice of Women (VOW) 2025 conference, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Nkeiruka Onyejeocha urged Nigerian women to embrace today’s opportunities for advancement. “I am here today just by the grace of God and also to tell Nigerian women that the time is now,” Onyejeocha declared, reflecting […] The post Onyejeocha urges women to seize the moment, kicks against anti-party activities at 9th VOW2025 confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to empower Nigerian women at VOW2025

Minister promises to support training for 10 female journalists From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declared his commitment to empower women in his administration at the 9th Voice of Women Conference & Awards (VOW2025), held on Thursday, October 2, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. The conference is themed “Nigerian Women […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to empower Nigerian women at VOW2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Women’s underrepresentation to end soon, Speaker declares at 9th VOW confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 9th Voice of Women (VOW) Conference, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas delivered a powerful message of hope and commitment to Nigerian women, saying under-representation of women will soon be a thing of the past. Represented by Kafilat Ogbara of Kosofe federal constituency, emphasising the theme “Nigerian […] The post Women’s underrepresentation to end soon, Speaker declares at 9th VOW confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. 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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4 d. ago 2 Die As Boko Haram Razes Traditional Ruler’s Palace, Other Houses In Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirawa, a border community with Cameroun Republic in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, killing one civilian and abducted a male resident of the community on Monday. The terrorists also set ablaze several houses, including the palace of the District Head of Kirawa, Alhaji Abdulrahaman Abubakar, alongside shops and […]

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9 d. ago W’African Mining Communities Demand Consent, Accountability In Resource Extraction

Communities affected by mining activities across West Africa have called for their consent to be sought before minerals are exploited in their regions. Traditional rulers, community leaders, and rights advocates made this demand at the opening of the 5th West African Mining Host Communities Indaba, which the rights and accountability group Global Rights organised. They […]

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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 Sultan of Sokoto backs continental conference on women’s rights, GBV

Tribune Online Sultan of Sokoto backs continental conference on women’s rights, GBV Abubakar explained that the project seeks to address the “double stigmatisation” faced by GBV survivors ... Sultan of Sokoto backs continental conference on women’s rights, GBV Tribune Online

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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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1 week ago Rivers’ Philanthropist, Princewill, Emerges Traditional Ruler

A philanthropist and businessman, Prince Tonye Princewill, has been installed as the paramount head of Da Ogo Polo, Buguma City in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State. Princewill, who is the son of the immediate past Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom, late King Theophilus Princewill, was nominated by majority of the chiefs of the community […]

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1 week ago Experts, Traditional Rulers Decry Rising Maternal Mortality In Bauchi

Health experts in Bauchi State have raised fresh concerns over rising maternal mortality, urging intensified efforts to promote antenatal care attendance among pregnant women as a key step toward safeguarding the lives of mothers and children. They made the call during the quarterly meeting of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) organised by the Child Health […]

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2 w. ago ‘Traditional Rulers’ Role Key In Tackling Insecurity’, Says Olu Of Warri

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III has urged the Federal Government to formally strengthen the role of traditional rulers in Nigeria’s security framework as trusted custodians of values and discipline in communities. The referred monarch stated this in Kaduna during the Exercise Haske Biyu 2025 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), […]

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3 w. ago Oyo govt, UNICEF call for stronger legal action against Genital Mutilation

….advocate engagement of traditional leaders, greater budgetary commitments for anti-FGM programs In a major step towards eradicating Female Genital Mutilation read more Oyo govt, UNICEF call for stronger legal action against Genital Mutilation

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3 w. ago Boost for economic opportunity as Amfani Zhiba Foundation empowers Niger State communities

Determined to advance financial inclusion and empower women and youth, Aishah N. Ahmad, the newly conferred Soniya Asusu Nupe, has read more Boost for economic opportunity as Amfani Zhiba Foundation empowers Niger State communities

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3 w. ago Without Ibadan, Yoruba Obas would’ve become Emirs — Olubadan

Tribune Online Without Ibadan, Yoruba Obas would’ve become Emirs — Olubadan-designate, Ladoja He stressed that history has well documented the pivotal role of Ibadan in shaping traditional leadership in Yorubaland, adding that the... Without Ibadan, Yoruba Obas would’ve become Emirs — Olubadan-designate, Ladoja Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Kaduna govt reopens 162 schools, 222 health centres

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kaduna govt reopens 162 schools, 222 health centres The governor credited community leaders, religious leaders, and traditional institutions for playing a decisive role in stabilising Birnin Gwari... Insecurity: Kaduna govt reopens 162 schools, 222 health centres Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Olori Atuwatse III champions African Women’s Conference towards empowerment

The Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III, leading other notable African women, emphasised the importance of harnessing read more Olori Atuwatse III champions African Women’s Conference towards empowerment

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