…by both the Renewed Hope Agenda and the Jigawa State Government's 12-Point Agenda on women and vulnerable groups, which prioritise support for marginalised communities across the state.Beneficiaries at the event expressed gratitude to both the state and local governments, pledging to put the equipment to use in support…

Fake San Francisco 49ers player scammed 26 women out of $1.3m Two alleged scam artists, one of whom prosecutors say posed as a San Francisco 49ers player, cheated 26 women out of about $1.3 million through a fake investment scheme, according to federal authorities.Federal prosecutors in Portland, Oregon, charged Daejon…

…releasing names and photos of individuals who have not been foundThe list includes men, women, and children from diverse backgrounds, with cases spanning multiple states and yearsSeveral families and groups appear on the list, including the Choc family, the Bernstein siblings, and the Luhk sistersPAY ATTENTION: Find it…

…Yakowa Campus in Samaru Kataf. All training is tuition-free, with specific outreach to women, persons with disabilities, and young people from underserved communities.What the graduates were trained inThe 4,050 graduates completed training in 14 trade areas, covering electrical installation, welding and fabrication, al…

…to traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, professionals, women, youths, persons living with disabilities and other citizens, saying they all had valuable contributions to make to the development of the state. Ringim commended the founding generation, past leaders, workers and citizens for t…

…of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League and Nationwide League One have been directed to hand over the administration of their respective leagues to their Chief Operating Officers, who are members of staff of the NFF.” It added that where a league’s COO…

…the mosque at about 2pm on August 21 and abducted worshippers, including children, women and elderly people. The newspaper also reported that the village head of Ka’ada, who had recently been released from the attackers’ den, and the 90-year-old father of the District Head of Dekara were among those abducted. The Niger…

…at recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the Super Falcons' triumph at the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.However, his tenure ended under significant pressure. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Falcons missed out on the 2027 Women's World Cup in what would b…

…Akwa Ibom State, with 27,000 filled cooking gas cylinders earmarked for distribution to women across the state.Akwa Ibom becomes the second state to benefit from the nationwide rollout after Bayelsa State, as the government moves to increase access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and reduce reliance on traditional coo…

…forced out of business following the border closures. “All the upcoming young men and women who used to have a capital of 10 million, 20 million, and they were employing two, three other people, and then all of them went bankrupt and unemployed. How can there be security?” he asked. “So I said I am going to reopen the…

…must ultimately be people-centred, creating opportunities for young people, expanding women’s economic participation, supporting farmers and small businesses, and connecting communities to markets and public services. The minister also pledged stronger collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Information and Natio…

…as one of the pillars upon which our nationhood rests — an institution whose men and women continue to make enormous sacrifices in defence of our territorial integrity, in the protection of our critical national assets, and in the pursuit of peace and stability across the length and breadth of this country,” Fubara con…

Olympic champion Masai Russell set a new world record in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday. The 26-year-old American clocked 12.09 seconds to beat the previous best of 12.12sec set by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan at the Eugene World Championships in 2022. Russell, whose previous best wa…

…stakeholders, civil society organisations, organised labour, the private sector, women and communities across the state. He particularly praised Deltans for sustaining peace, saying the stability had created an environment for development. “The peace we are enjoying today has brought development. If there were crises i…

…of Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini, near Kubwa, by the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, over alleged illegal operation and child trafficking. According to him, the home was involved in taking children from Benue and Nasarawa and giving them up for p…

…is also working to ensure faster deportation of foreign criminals, better use of the women's prison estate, and a review of the "unjust" Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences.Since 2024, the UK has expanded electronic monitoring and recruited 3,600 new probation officers, keeping lawbreakers under closer observa…

…doctor has criticised Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo over claims that men who struggle to meet women should pay ₦700,000 to join his matchmaking platform. In a post reacting to the development, the doctor questioned why a man who is already financially struggling would be expected to pay such an amount to find a partner. "A p…

…for his empowerment programmes, particularly initiatives targeted at low-income market women and young Nigerians. He also recalled his grassroots digital literacy campaign, which he said was launched after the Federal Government introduced computer-based testing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinat…

…sexes.Of the 20.6 million new cases recorded in 2024, men accounted for 10.6 million and women for 10 million. Men also accounted for 56 per cent of the 9.8 million cancer deaths, while women accounted for 44 per cent. The figures reflect the disproportionate impact of cancer on men, with one in nine men and one in 13…

…agricultural mechanisation, education and healthcare expansion,” he said. “The youth, women and students will continue to receive special attention.” He also promised greater attention to industrialisation, workers’ welfare, rural development, ease of doing business, wealth creation and anti-poverty initiatives. “We wi…

…after a battle with cancer.He called himself the "Scalp Hunter" after disposing of the women's bodies without their heads, hands and feet. Police also suspected he may have been responsible for the disappearances of other former partners, although he was never charged over those cases.A Prison Service spokesperson said…

…married male friends or acquaintances are wicked.. that is why I don't blame some naija women for matching the energy they were dealt.. I have 5 guys in my community circle that are EX-HUSBANDS.. If I call your case no vex - you are wicked.. "1.) One of them filed for divorce, started dating a woman that is wealthier t…

…Borno State. The incident reportedly followed a verbal argument between the two women on Sunday, August 23. A neighbour, also identified as Zara, said residents were alerted by the victim's screams. "I rushed to the house and found the stepmother pressing the girl onto the spilled hot water. I scolded her and used all…

…husband. You don't have any right to use it without his consent - Nigerian woman tells women A Nigerian Muslim woman, Muhammed Fatima, has sated that women don't have the right to use their own salary without the consent of their husband. According to her, a woman's salary belongs to her husband. "Dear women your salar…

…danced as they made their way to her final resting place, accompanied by two women in matching attire who held up a portrait of the late singer.The White Garment Church conducted the funeral rites, with clergy performing their traditional religious observances at the graveside. One of the clerics was seen pouring water…