NGO advocates increased reportage of SGBV cases to end menace in Gombe An NGO, Save the Children International (SCI) has sensitised 10 communities in Gombe state on the need to increase reporting of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases in their communities. The town hall meeting to sensitise stakeholders from …

New facts have emerged on the circumstances that led to the death of Terwase Akwaza (Gana) the notorious militia leader that terrorized Benue state and environs for several years. According to information gathered from reliable sources, Gana died when members of his gang attempted to release him forcefully from the …

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring fairness in the just-concluded Edo governorship election. Obaseki stated this on Sunday while addressing journalist in Benin. “The great people of Edo have spoken. They have spoken loud and clear. We thank God Almighty and give him all …

The leadership of the Taraba state chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has called on all hands to be on deck to work for and peace building in the state. The Association made the appeal on Thursday via it Chairman, Bala Bako, at the first Taraba …

The Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris died today at the age of 84 at 44 Army Referral Hospital Kaduna His coronation was performed on the 8th of February, 1975. He belongs to the Katsinawa dynasty of the Zazzau emirate He was born to the family of Malam Idrisu Auta …

The Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says the state government will liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure formidable support on assisting flood victims in the state. The governor stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting on the menace of flooding and insecurity which occurred in some parts of the state organized …

Updated Edo 2020: Sorting, Edo Election Sorting and counting of votes in the Edo governorship election have begun in parts of Edo Central Senatorial District. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also reports that some other parts in the state have concluded voting. At Central Primary School, Ubiaja, Esan South …

See photos, reactions, as violence erupts at Obaseki’s polling unit. Shortly after the commencement of the Edo State Governorship election, Violence has erupted at Governor Godwin Obaseki’s polling unit. According to sahara reporters on twitter, Governor Obaseki’s thugs chased Party Agents of other political parties from polling unit, as the …

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday followed the prescribed electoral process by standing on the queue to be accredited, before casting his vote. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obaseki arrived his Oredo Ward 4 Polling Unit at Emokpae Model Primary School, Benin City at …

Stakeholders task to report By Ahmed Ahmed An Gender based expert Mr Samuel Dickson has urged stakeholders to report , prevent and manage gender-based violence in Bauchi state. Dickson made the call at the two days workshop organized for the Bauchi state management committee on gender based violence on Thursday …