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Insecurity: NASS to enact legal framework backing state police

CitizenDiary May 27, 2025 0

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NOA urges parents in A’Ibom to protect, recognise children’s rights

CitizenDiary May 26, 2025 0

FCTA seals PDP secretariat over non-payment of ground rent

FCTA seals PDP secretariat over unpaid ground rent

CitizenDiary May 26, 2025 0

NIPR elects Neliaku president, inducts Eno as patron

NIPR re-elects Neliaku president, inducts Eno as patron

CitizenDiary May 23, 2025 0

AKSG to recommence free food distribution in June

AKSG to recommence free food distribution in June

CitizenDiary May 22, 2025 0

EDTF inaugurates 9,000-litre water projects in more rural schools in Bayelsa

EDTF inaugurates 9,000-litre water projects in more rural schools in Bayelsa

CitizenDiary May 22, 2025 0

I have known Eka Uduak for almost two decades, and everybody in the neighborhood identifies her by that name. But recently, I decided to navigate the social norm by inquiring about her real name. She responded with a gorgeous smile..... perhaps it had been a long time since someone cared about knowing her real name. Eka Uduak, as she is fondly called, is a traditional woman who believes solely in the African culture of caring for her family, especially her children. Her situation is similar to that of thousands of women who have lost their names to their own children. Most people don't even know their real names, as they are identified by their children's names. Even my mother is identified as Eka Mercy or Eka David or Mma Nurse; people in the neighborhood don't know her real name, and she seems okay with it. Now I ask, how many of us in Akwa Ibom State know the real name of Eka Udo ( the owner of a popular restaurant in the State) ? However, I have a different ideology about this traditional way of identifying women with their first or second child. Women sacrifice so much in their matrimonial homes, and I believe they should at least have the right to be called by their first names. I believe it is more honourable. I wouldn't want to be identified by my first or second child's name; I would gladly not respond to such a name. I wouldn't love to be identified as Eka Michael or Eka Glory or Eka Ikwo... Auntie Mercy or Madam Mercy is just fine. Unfortunately, most of these women's real names will only be known at their funeral ceremonies... So I appeal, get to know that woman's real name and watch her smile after the kind gesture... This is Justice For the Women

Ijaw interest groups berate assault on democracy in Rivers

CitizenDiary May 21, 2025 0

Women Right Health Project trains 25 indigent youths in Lagos

Women Right Health Project trains 25 indigent youths in Lagos

CitizenDiary May 21, 2025 0

Pro-Wike group applauds judiciary as member regains freedom

Pro-Wike group applauds judiciary as member regains freedom

CitizenDiary May 20, 2025 0

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Eno to revamp moribund Ibom Tropicana

CitizenDiary May 18, 2025 0

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Wards delineation: Itsekiris got more than they deserve – Urhobos/Ijaws

CitizenDiary May 17, 2025 0

Residents lament as Uyo descends in status

Eno threatens to sack commissioners, special advisers over insubordination

CitizenDiary May 17, 2025 0

EFCC, British High Commission partner against organised immigration fraud

EFCC, British High Commission partner against organised immigration fraud

CitizenDiary May 17, 2025 0

HOMEF, environmentalists, bemoan Trans Niger Pipeline leak, pollution of B-Dere community

HOMEF, environmentalists, bemoan Trans Niger Pipeline leak, pollution of B-Dere community

CitizenDiary May 16, 2025 0

Sanwo-Olu, family, LASG officials hold one-year remembrance for Late Deputy Chief of Staff

Sanwo-Olu, family, LASG officials hold one-year remembrance for Late Deputy Chief of Staff

CitizenDiary May 15, 2025 0

Lagos court issues Bench Warrant against fleeing Internet fraudster

Lagos court issues Bench Warrant against fleeing Internet fraudster

CitizenDiary May 14, 2025 0

Tension in military over delay of monthly operational allowances

Tension in military over delay in monthly operational allowances

CitizenDiary May 14, 2025 0

Eno tasks corps members on dedication to duty

Eno tasks corps members on dedication to duty

CitizenDiary May 13, 2025 0

NHRC asks judiciary to ensure digital future is anchored on fairness, others

NHRC asks judiciary to ensure digital future is anchored on fairness, others

CitizenDiary May 13, 2025 0

Timi’s appointment to SSDC board testament to deep-rooted public service – Delta APC

Timi’s appointment to SSDC board testament to deep-rooted public service – Delta APC

CitizenDiary May 10, 2025 0

NAF@61: Mobility Command Yenagoa showcases Carter prospects in Air Force school

NAF@61: Mobility Command Yenagoa showcases Carter prospects in Air Force school

CitizenDiary May 10, 2025 0

Uyo monarch banishes traditional practices against women, girls, widows

Uyo monarch abolishes traditional practices against women, girls, widows

CitizenDiary May 9, 2025 0

Kwara govt to partner with EFCC against financial crimes

Kwara govt to partner with EFCC against financial crimes

CitizenDiary May 9, 2025 0

A’Ibom community kicks against gender-based violence, ill-treatment of widows

A’Ibom community kicks against gender-based violence, ill-treatment of widows

CitizenDiary May 8, 2025 0

Nsit Ubium invests N100m in Education Fund

Nsit Ubium invests N100m in Education Fund

CitizenDiary April 22, 2026 0

Man sentenced to death for killing uncle over witchcraft

Man sentenced to death for killing uncle over witchcraft

CitizenDiary April 22, 2026 0

Earth Day: HOMEF demands clean energy shift

Earth Day: HOMEF demands clean energy shift

CitizenDiary April 22, 2026 0

Judge threatens contempt in Malami case hearing

Judge threatens contempt in Malami case hearing

CitizenDiary April 21, 2026 0

Court jails man for five years for ‘Yahoo School’ recruitment

Court jails man for five years for ‘Yahoo School’ recruitment

CitizenDiary April 21, 2026 0