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Emem Julius The Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Edema Irom, says the state recorded about 800 cases of gender-based violence between January and November, with only five convictions secured within the period. Irom disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing held in Akamkpa Local Government Area to launch the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence organised by UN Women. She said the ministry remains concerned that many perpetrators walk free while survivors face stigma, trauma, and disruption of schooling, noting that over 100 GBV-related cases are currently before the courts. She added that limited funding…

Popcentral proudly presents the next evolution of its groundbreaking cultural project: 70 Years of Music in Nigeria: Afrobeats to the World, a 30-day festival and exhibition that celebrates the sound, spirit, and unstoppable global rise of Afrobeats. Building on the success of its debut, this year’s edition expands the story, fusing music, art, culture, technology, and storytelling into an experience that captures the essence of Nigeria’s rhythm and its undeniable impact on the world.  A CELEBRATION OF ART, MUSIC, AND IDENTITY.  Over 30 visual artists, spanning painters, sculptors, digital creators, and textile artists, are reinterpreting the narrative of Afrobeats through bold,…

Stakeholders have called for stronger investments in innovation, financing, and political will to address Nigeria’s struggling health system. They spoke on Thursday at the 2025 National Health Dialogue, themed “Evidence, Innovation, and Financing for a Healthier Nigeria.” The event, organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development in collaboration with Premium Times, Nigeria Health Watch, and The PUNCH Newspaper, with support from the Gates Foundation, aims to foster actionable commitments to strengthen Nigeria’s health system through 2026 and beyond. Speaking at the event, The Publisher of Premium Times, Mr Dapo Olorunyomi, said evidence, innovation, and financing represent the three pillars…

The Coalition of Nigerian Youths On Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) on Thursday urged the Federal Government to create a special court for the prosecution of bandits, kidnappers and violent extremists to address worsening insecurity in the country. This follows the recent abduction of 38 worshippers at a Christ Apostle Church in Eruku, Kwara State, and the kidnapping of over 300 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Papiri, Niger State. Speaking, the Ogun State Coordinator of CONYSSA, Com. Ayo Akinrombi, urged the President Tinubu-led administration that the creation of the special court was long overdue…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi could force the club into January transfers, Soccernet.ng reports. Forest started the season with Nuno Espirito Santo as their coach, and the Portuguese was very fond of Ola Aina and Awoniyi, whom he always referred to as ‘T’. A fall-out with the club owner, Evangelos Marinakis, saw Nuno axed from his role and replaced by Greek manager Ange Postecoglou. Aina never played under the former Tottenham Hotspur coach before he was fired again after losing six of eight games in charge of the two-time UEFA Champions League winners. Ange…

The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mrs Ayo Omidiran as the new Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, marking a significant shake-up in the leadership of the agency responsible for ensuring equitable representation in federal institutions. Omidiran, a former lawmaker from Osun State, was confirmed alongside Peter Eze from Enugu State and 36 other nominees as Federal Commissioners, following the presentation of a screening report by the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs. The confirmation took place during plenary presided over by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Presenting the committee’s report, its chairman, Senator…

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Erstwhile Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh, has described the extension of his suspension by six months as unconstitutional. During plenary on Tuesday, the ex-Speaker, who was initially suspended for three months on August 26 for alleged impeachment attempts against Governor Hyacinth Alia, was again suspended for a further six months with immediate effect following a motion moved by the member representing Kyan State Constituency, Terna Shimawua. Titled motion to review the suspension of Hyacinth Dajoh (Gboko West State Constituency), the sponsor argued that the former Speaker had neither shown remorse nor apologised to the House since…

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has suggested he is fully committed to Atalanta despite persistent links to a January move, Soccernet.ng reports.  His situation at the Bergamo club are closely monitored by Galatasaray who are looking to offer him an escape route from the Gewiss Stadium. Meanwhile, following his stellar display in Atalanta’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, Lookman has made a statement that has sharply contrasts the transfer noise surrounding him. Goal celebration for Ademola Lookman after his goal in Eintracht Frankfurt vs Atalanta UCL. Copyright: xGrantxHubbsx Galatasaray Links & January Move Talk Cool Off Speaking to…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has called for the urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the country’s National Counter-Terrorism Strategy as a necessary component of a holistic approach to address the country’s complex security challenges. Oba Owoade emphasised that unless development challenges are seriously addressed through genuinely people-oriented development ethos and strategy, it would be difficult to root out terrorism in the country. Alaafin stated that traditional rulers and native intelligence are crucial, yet often underutilised, assets in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, primarily through community engagement and intelligence gathering. The monarch made these remarks…