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GBV: MFN project to challenge harmful masculinities a success story – Centre LSD

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2026January 29, 20260

The Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has said over 3,200 Nigerian men have been trained and certified as feminist allies under the Male Feminists Network (MFN) project, as part of efforts to curb gender-based violence (GBV) and promote gender equality across the country. The MFN project is...

500 Lawyers Storm Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Debts To Contractors

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2026January 29, 20260

*demand Minister Uzoka-Anite resignation for selective payments, favouritism Approximately 500 lawyers, organised under the Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, demonstrated at the Federal Ministry of Finance today in solidarity with indigenous contractors owed an estimated ₦4 trillion for completed capital projects. The group, collaborating with the Enough is Enough...

Frank to African leaders: Adopt pragmatic peacebuilding lessons from Abraham Accords

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2026January 29, 20260

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on African leaders to draw strategic lessons from the Abraham Accords, arguing that peace, economic integration and global relevance can be advanced through pragmatic cooperation even when political disputes remain unresolved. Frank, who made...

Dangote, Ooni Praise Tein Jack-Rich on 51st Milestone

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2026January 29, 20260

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Ọjájá II, have extended warm congratulations to Tein Jack-Rich, a prominent Nigerian oil tycoon, on his 51st birthday. Dangote, who is currently in Beijing, China, sent a video message commending Jack-Rich as a visionary business leader, wishing him continued growth...

Kogi CP Kankarofi assures PIBCID, NWTF of Police collaboration in the fight against GBV

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2026January 29, 20260

The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has assured members of Participation Initiative for Behavioral Change in Development (PIBCID), and other stakeholders in the state, that his command will collaborate effectively with them in the fight against Gender Based Violent (GBV) and other violent crimes in...

NUJ FCT Seeks Partnership with Tayan Group on Affordable Housing, Ultra-Modern Congress Hall

NewsDeskNgJan 28, 2026January 28, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has sought a strategic partnership with Tayan Group Construction to advance affordable housing for journalists and fast-track the completion of its ultra-modern Congress Hall project in Abuja. The appeal was made on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NUJ FCT Council...

Iginla Clarifies ‘Poor Pastor’ Remark, Insists Prosperity, Poverty Are Matters of Choice

NewsDeskNgJan 28, 2026January 28, 20260

The Lead Pastor of Champions Faith Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the viral statement, “I can never follow a poor pastor,” saying life is defined by personal choice and perspective. Iginla made the remarks in a video message titled “The Poor Versus the Rich,”...

Audi’s Steadfast Leadership Wins Nnamani’s Admiration, NSCDC Lauded for Contributions to National Stability

NewsDeskNgJan 27, 2026January 27, 20260

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been praised for its significant contributions to national stability by former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani. Speaking during a recent visit, Nnamani described the Corps as one of the most successful legislative creations of the National Assembly, highlighting the leadership of...

Alleged Cyberbullying: Court warns Sowore’s lawyer against delay tactics

NewsDeskNgJan 27, 2026January 27, 20260

A Federal High Court on Tuesday in Abuja cautioned counsel to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, Marshall Abubakar, against deploying tactics to delay a suit filed against the politician by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS is prosecuting...

France APC chapter commends Governor Yusuf over defection

NewsDeskNgJan 27, 2026January 27, 20260

… Says decision ‘ll catapult Kano’s development The Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) France Chapter, Hajia Amina Suzuki, has warmly commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on his decision to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling party. She described the move as...

DSS rescues kidnapped five-year-old in Kano, arrests suspect

Kwankwaso Allies Urge US To Remove Former Kano Governor From Proposed Sanctions List

Raheem Sterling Signs With Feyenoord After Leaving Chelsea, Eyes Eredivisie Success

GBV: MFN project to challenge harmful masculinities a success story – Centre LSD

500 Lawyers Storm Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Debts To Contractors

Frank to African leaders: Adopt pragmatic peacebuilding lessons from Abraham Accords

Dangote, Ooni Praise Tein Jack-Rich on 51st Milestone

Kogi CP Kankarofi assures PIBCID, NWTF of Police collaboration in the fight against GBV

NUJ FCT Seeks Partnership with Tayan Group on Affordable Housing, Ultra-Modern Congress Hall

Iginla Clarifies ‘Poor Pastor’ Remark, Insists Prosperity, Poverty Are Matters of Choice

Audi’s Steadfast Leadership Wins Nnamani’s Admiration, NSCDC Lauded for Contributions to National Stability

Alleged Cyberbullying: Court warns Sowore’s lawyer against delay tactics

France APC chapter commends Governor Yusuf over defection