In a landmark celebration of the 2024 International Day of Education, the European Union Youth Sounding Board in Nigeria, in collaboration with Plan International, hosted a dynamic one-day event at Chibok Hall in Plan International, Abuja. The event brought together diverse stakeholders, including representatives from the European Union in Nigeria, […]
Month: January 2024
A prominent civil rights group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has commended the proactive measures taken by the Federal Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, in addressing the rising insecurity in the nation’s capital. HURIWA expressed satisfaction with the government’s efforts to equip the […]
Mbakwe Augustina Chinonso, a 300-level student at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu, Nigeria, is a fascinating individual whose journey through education, public speaking, and various creative pursuits paints a vivid picture of a modern Renaissance woman. In an exclusive interview with Ken Gbados of The World […]
President Bola Tinubu has voiced confidence in the vitality and potential of Nigerian youth during a meeting with Ms. Reeta Roy, CEO of Mastercard Foundation. Tinubu committed strong support for public-private partnerships aimed at providing dignified work opportunities for the youth. He praised Mastercard Foundation’s initiative to create 10 million […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has issued a stern condemnation of the release of over 1,935 repentant Boko Haram terrorists back into society between 2016 and 2022 after undergoing deradicalization. HURIWA labeled freeing mass killers, terrorists without legal persecution and punishment as high treason, a threat to […]
Miss Face of Humanity Nigeria (MFOH Nigeria), the esteemed platform recognizing and honoring female change-makers for their humanitarian efforts, significantly reinforced the crucial connection between education and peace. This initiative was highlighted during the visit of Ambassador Rita Chika Ezenwa, the brand ambassador for Miss Face of Humanity Nigeria who […]
The prominent civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has disclosed that it recently received a troubling petition from the Obeagu Awkunanaw community in Enugu State. The petition outlines a protracted land dispute and highlights the recent unlawful demolitions conducted by the Enugu Capital Territory Development […]
In a media briefing held in Lagos, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) clarified the continued barring of SIMs linked to National Identification Numbers (NINs). The Director of Compliance, Mr Efosa Idehen, cited third-party agents duplicating NINs for unsuspecting subscribers as the root cause. Mr Idehen acknowledged a surge in subscriber […]
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zaccheus Adedeji, revealed on Monday that the Nigerian Student Loan Scheme, recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, will be funded through the Education Tax Fund under FIRS. Speaking at a briefing with State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa […]
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s resounding affirmation of Dr. Alex C. Otti as the rightfully elected Governor of Abia state, a poignant congratulatory message from HRM Queen Stella Okorie, The Most Beautiful Queen in Abia State 2023, echoes the sentiments of triumph and optimism. Stella Okorie’s heartfelt words […]
