By Dauda Iliya The National Association Of Women Judges of Nigeria has decry the prevalence of domestic violence, increase practice of genital mutilation and challenges of widows in the society. President of the Association Justice Jummai Sankey made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Maiduguri to commemorate the International Day of […]
By Abdullahi Jalaluddeen The Kano Peace Committee has called for political parties in Kano, Nigeria to promote peace and de-escalate tensions, especially during the upcoming gubernatorial election on March 18, 2023. The Committee made the call on Thursday during a courtesy call visit to political actors in the state, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje […]
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Northeast Zone has sought collaboration with Radio Nigeria Fombina FM, towards achieving it’s set objectives. The Regional Coordinator, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Northeast office, Yola, Pastor John Okorie stated this when he led other members of the agency on a courtesy visit to the management of Radio Nigeria Fombina FM […]
By Khadija Aliyu The center for information technology and development (CITAD),has identified gender based violence (GBV), as a violation of human rights. Citad’s gender officer, Hajiya Zainab Aminu made the assertion while briefing newsmen in Kano. According to her, GBV serves as a significant obstacle to national development, that has devastating consequences on […]
By Mohammed Dala Lawan In his continuous effort to improve the socio-economic life of the citizens, the Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has Flagged-off the constructions of the Danchuwa-Jejere 34km road in the Jajere community of Fune Local Government Area. Governor Buni said the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Road, is the […]
By Gloria Abutu Women Journalists have been advised to embrace digital technology for creative solutions to promote gender equality in the society. The Chairperson, Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) Adamawa state chapter, Rose Anthony Elishama gave the advice in an interview with Fombina News on the celebration of the 2023 International Women’s Day in […]
By Abdullahi Jalaluddeen The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Wednesday said it will conduct supplementary elections in Doguwa / Tudun Wada Federal Constituency where the election results were said to have been declared under duress. The Returning Officer for the Federal Constituency elections held, on February 25, Professor Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, announced the decision […]
By Khadija Aliyu An afternoon fire had destroyed nineteen shops, one mosque at Rimi market, Kano municipal local government area, Kano. Eye witnesses reported that, the inferno which occured at about 1pm on Wednesday, wiped out properties worth millions of naira. Confirming the incident, the public relations officer, Kano state fire service, […]
National population commission By Rachael Bwala National population commission Gombe state has said that it will deploy full digital technology in the conduct of the census and it will leave no stones unturned in ensuring that the results of the census exercise is acceptable to Nigerians, and the quality of data generated, meets international best […]
By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti The Gubernatorial Candidates from different polical parties in Bauchi State have signed Peace Accord ahead of the Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly elections. At the event which held at the State Police Headquarters, all the candidates pledged commitment for the Peaceful conduct of the election. Our Correspondents Isiyaka Wunti reports […]