The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is giving help to families who had to leave their homes in Makurdi, Benue State. These people now live in a special place called the International Market IDP Camp. “IDP” means people who had to move because of problems like violence or floods. UNFPA is making sure mothers and … Read more
The Kogi State Government has started a new program called the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week. This program helps mothers, babies, and young children get the healthcare they need. It happens two times every year and takes place in Kogi. The first health week for 2025 began with a big event at the … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a leader from Kogi Central. She works in Nigeria’s National Assembly, which is where laws are made. Even though she was suspended from the Senate, she did not stop helping the people in her area. Senator Natasha said she kept working on important projects during the suspension. She wants to make … Read more
A big meeting was held in Bariga to help people get ready for the local government election on Saturday. The meeting was all about helping a woman named Bukola Omope Adedeji. She is running to be the Chairperson of the Bariga Local Council, and she is part of the APC (All Progressives Congress) party. Many … Read more
Financial analyst Julia Nwanya believes that economic inclusion begins when women understand and control their money. In a recent phone conversation from Asaba, she described how cultural rules and a lack of training still prevent many women from making sound financial choices. Her goal is to change that, one workshop at a time. From Boardrooms to … Read more
The Kwara comissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, says it is time for society to drop traditions that block women from politics. Speaking on the Gerin FM 95.5 radio show “A Place on the Table,” she argued that customs should never be an excuse to keep women out of leadership. Why Tradition Must Evolve Kawu explained that … Read more
The Anambra State government has taken a major step to support people living with mental health conditions. After its 12th Executive Council meeting, Governor Charles Soludo announced that the state will build a modern rehabilitation centre in Nibo, Awka. The governor said this project shows his administration’s belief that mental health deserves the same urgency … Read more
Preeclampsia is a complication that can appear after the 20th week of pregnancy. It shows up as high blood pressure and signs that vital organs—especially the kidneys and liver—are under stress. If preeclampsia is not found early and treated, it can harm both mother and baby and may even be fatal. Dr Eziamaka Ezenkwele, who leads the … Read more
Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has announced that the state government is dedicating ₦4 billion in the 2025 budget to support women-focused economic programs. This funding aims to boost financial independence for women across all 34 local government areas in the state. Governor Radda made the announcement at the North West Scale-Up Summit of … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Women’s Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has issued a clear warning to politicians: neglect women, and risk losing their votes in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the Northwest Governors Summit on the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) in Katsina, she stressed that women are now more politically aware and ready to support leaders … Read more
