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Nasarawa Lawmaker Empowers 100 Women With Skills, Start-Up Tools
Nasarawa State has empowered 100 underprivileged women with vocational training and start-up equipment to help them build small businesses and improve their livelihoods.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The empowerment program, held in Lafia, was organized by the member representing Akwanga/Nasarawa-Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency. The initiative focused on practical skills such as soap-making, baking, tailoring, and other small-scale enterprises.
Speaking at the event, the lawmaker said the program was designed to reduce poverty and unemployment among women in rural communities. “We selected beneficiaries who genuinely need support to start something meaningful,” he said. “This training and the materials provided will enable them to earn income and support their families.”
Each of the 100 beneficiaries received both training and basic start-up kits, including tools and raw materials to help them launch small businesses immediately after the program. Community leaders assisted in selecting the women to ensure fairness and transparency, according to the organizers.
The lawmaker said the empowerment program was part of his broader constituency development plan aimed at promoting self-reliance among women and youths. He added that follow-up monitoring would be conducted to ensure the beneficiaries make good use of the support they received.
Many of the beneficiaries expressed joy and gratitude, describing the initiative as life-changing. One participant, who received a baking kit, said she planned to start selling bread and snacks within her neighborhood. “This opportunity gives me hope that I can now provide for my children,” she said.
Another participant said she would use her new skills in soap-making to start a small business from home. “Before now, I depended on others for everything. With what I’ve learned and the tools I received, I can now work and make my own money,” she said.
Traditional and community leaders who attended the event praised the lawmaker’s effort, describing it as a practical way to tackle poverty at the grassroots level. They urged other public officials to invest in similar projects that empower citizens rather than relying solely on handouts.
Experts say women’s empowerment programs like this have lasting economic and social impacts. When women gain access to skills and business tools, they tend to reinvest their earnings in their families and communities, leading to improved education and health outcomes.
The lawmaker said he plans to expand the empowerment initiative to reach more women and youths in the coming months. “This is just the beginning,” he said. “We want every woman in our constituency to have a means of livelihood and the confidence to support herself.”
Nasarawa State, located in north-central Nigeria, has faced persistent challenges of poverty and unemployment, especially among women and young people. Initiatives like this one are increasingly seen as vital tools to promote local development and reduce economic dependency.
The program’s organizers said they hope the beneficiaries will form cooperatives to share experiences, pool resources, and access larger business opportunities. If successful, the model could be replicated across other constituencies in the state.
With the distribution of training tools and the completion of the empowerment workshop, many of the women in Akwanga/Nasarawa-Eggon/Wamba constituency now have a new start toward financial independence — a move local leaders say could transform entire communities if sustained.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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