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NCWS To Hold Quarterly Aerobics For Women

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September 4, 2026

By Safia Abdulrahman

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has announced plans to organise aerobic exercise sessions every three months to promote healthy living and physical activity among Nigerian women.

The National President of NCWS, Princess Edna Azura, said this on Thursday in Abuja during an aerobic exercise organised by the council for members and affiliated groups.

Azura said the initiative was prompted by the need for women to adopt healthier lifestyles, particularly as changing dietary habits and inadequate physical activity contributed to poor health outcomes.

She urged Nigerian women, especially older women, to embrace regular exercise as part of their daily routines, emphasising that physical activity was essential for maintaining health and overall wellbeing.

“I just feel that in this dispensation, we eat lots of things that are making us unhealthy, and naturally, Nigerian women, especially the older ones, are not used to sports.

“So, I felt it is high time we join this race so that we live healthy,” she said.

Azura said the council would encourage its state presidents to replicate the exercise during their meetings and extend the initiative to local government areas and ward levels.

She said the initiative was expected to promote a culture of physical activity among women across the country and encourage healthier lifestyles within communities.

“The 774 local government areas and the ward levels should emulate it. We should imbibe the spirit of sports,” she said.

The NCWS president also said the council would continue discussions on peace, security and democracy, noting the importance of security to peaceful coexistence, particularly as the country prepares for elections.

The National Secretary of NCWS, Dr Bolatito Babalola-Alabi, said the exercise left her feeling “light and happy,” adding that the activity made her day and improved her wellbeing.

Babalola-Alabi said that women often carried heavy responsibilities and needed activities that would help them relax, refresh themselves and maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.

Similarly, Mrs Selena Ali, President of the NCWS Plateau Branch, said the exercise made her feel healthier and would be incorporated into the branch’s meetings.

Ali said the initiative would be taken to the state level to enable more women to participate, enjoy physical activity and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Also speaking, Princess Ada Amam, an affiliate member, described the exercise as beneficial to women and pledged to replicate the initiative among members and affiliated groups.

Amam said the session demonstrated the importance of combining regular exercise with healthy eating, particularly for women at different stages of life, including after childbearing and during menopause.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise brought together NCWS members and affiliates in an effort to encourage women to make physical activity and healthy living part of their daily routines.(NAN)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

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Details Emerge as Middle Belt Leaders Visit Tinubu at Aso Rock

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November 6, 2026

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Details have emerged following the meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and prominent Middle Belt leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.

The leaders, who visited the President at the State House, reaffirmed their support for his administration and discussed issues affecting the Middle Belt region, particularly insecurity, national development, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Among those present at the meeting were the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa; Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Danjuma; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; former Chief of Army Staff, General Ishaya Bamaiyi; and Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas.

Others included businessman Thomas Etuh and Dr Poju Bitrus.

During the meeting, the Middle Belt leaders expressed support for Tinubu’s administration, particularly its efforts to address insecurity and promote development across the country.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, acknowledged improvements in the security situation, while emphasising the need for sustained efforts to tackle the challenges facing communities in the region.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang also highlighted efforts to rebuild trust among communities and strengthen peaceful coexistence between people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds.

The meeting comes amid persistent security concerns in parts of the Middle Belt, particularly Plateau, Benue and other states that have witnessed recurring attacks, communal violence and displacement of residents.

The leaders’ visit also comes at a politically significant time, with political parties and their supporters beginning to intensify activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting is also taking place against the backdrop of President Tinubu’s planned visits to Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, where he is expected to commission projects and participate in political rallies.

As earlier reported by POLITICS NIGERIA, the Presidency announced that Tinubu would depart Abuja on Friday, November 6, for a two-state visit, beginning with Akwa Ibom before proceeding to Rivers State on Saturday.

President Bola Tinubu met with middle belt leaders on Thursday

According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu will arrive in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to commission several projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.

The projects include the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital and Ibom Aviation Village, all located at the Victor Attah International Airport.

Others are the Airport-Okopedi Road, which connects communities in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas, and Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom.

The President is also expected to commission the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Command and Control Centre and the ARISE Palm Resort before attending a political rally in the state.

Governor Eno has declared Friday a work-free day to enable residents and workers to participate in activities marking the President’s visit.

Tinubu is expected to proceed to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday to participate in an All Progressives Congress (APC) political rally.

The rally will be his third since he officially flagged off his re-election campaign in Kaduna State last month.

The planned visits come barely two days after the President returned to Abuja from Saudi Arabia, where he performed the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah.

Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday and was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Defence, the Inspector-General of Police and other government officials.

During his stay in Saudi Arabia, the President was granted access to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, where he offered prayers for Nigeria and its citizens.

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Kaduna PDP guber candidate, Bawa suspends activities over death of party members

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November 6, 2026

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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2027 election in Kaduna State, Usman Shehu Bawa, ABG, has suspended all his campaign activities following the death of three party members in a fatal motor accident.

The victims died on their way home after attending a meeting in Kaduna.

A statement issued by his spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, said the gubernatorial candidate expressed deep sorrow over the death of the party members.

He explained that the inauguration of his campaign council, and other related activities planned for Saturday have been suspended till further notice.

He expressed regret for the inconvenience the suspension may have caused, particularly to individuals invited for the occasion.

The three deceased members are all from Jema’a Local Government Area of the state and are identified as Caleb Ishaya Alot – Secretary of PDP, Jema'a LGA, Mercy Achi – Women leader, Wise Ward and Charity Bahago – member of the PDP, Wise Ward.

According to Shehu ABG, "The incident is a painful loss to the bereaved families and the entire PDP family in the state."

He extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate families and the people of Jema’a Local Government Area and members of the party in the state over the painful loss.

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident.

Kaduna PDP guber candidate, Bawa suspends activities over death of party members