A decade after the horrific 2014 abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has disclosed that 91 of the victims remain unaccounted for or held captive by Boko Haram terrorists, underscoring ongoing rights abuses. The committee’s investigation also...
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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is reeling from the sudden and tragic death of its Cross River State Commander, CN Ogbonna Maurice Uzoma, who was found lifeless in his hotel room in Calabar on Thursday morning, prompting the agency to order a full investigation into the circumstances. The...
Lagos State Police Command has swiftly restored order at Tejuosho Market Phase II in Surulere following a violent rampage by hoodlums who masked their assault as a demonstration against electricity blackouts. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, detailed the chaos in a Friday statement from Lagos, noting...
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has pledged sustained collaboration with the Daurama Foundation to combat vulnerabilities affecting women and girls, particularly those heightening risks of trafficking and exploitation. This commitment was voiced during the virtual graduation of 39 young women from the 12-week capacity-building...
In a bold step under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI 2), the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Sokoto has launched training for 72 participants in the Environmental Beautification Training Scheme (EBTS) and Solar Energy Training Scheme (SETS). This follows the earlier rollout of RHEI...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has announced on Thursday that harmony has been restored in Rivers State following his recent conversation with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, paving the way for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the six-month emergency rule in the politically volatile oil hub. Appearing on...
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent investment drives to China and Brazil have, quite predictably, been subjected to all manner of distortions and misinformation by his traducers. Political jobbers, professional armchair critics, paid political hirelings, and the traditional mischief makers are falling over themselves to pick holes with this laudable move...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a one-day trip to Kaduna State this Friday, September 19, to attend a high-profile wedding and pay respects to the widow of Nigeria’s late former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a...
President Bola Tinubu has boldly declared Nigeria’s ironclad preparedness to stage Africa’s inaugural Commonwealth Games in 2030, positioning the nation as a trailblazer on the global sports stage after nearly a century of continental exclusion. Standing in for the president, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila delivered the message Thursday...
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed an illicit cosmetics production hub nestled within a military barracks’ Mammy Market in Lagos, unearthing a sophisticated scheme to peddle counterfeit beauty products. NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, revealed the operation to journalists...
In a bold step to bolster its outreach across the nation, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has approved the establishment of 15 additional dioceses, pushing the overall count to 176. The church’s Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde, shared the news in a statement released Thursday from Abuja. He detailed...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an impartial investigation into the devastating fire at United Bank for Africa’s (UBA) Afriland Building and a series of blazes ravaging Lagos Island. This demand comes in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the NLC’s Acting President, Prince Adewale Adeyanju....
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving the ongoing grievances of striking resident doctors through established protocols, dismissing any notions of neglect or political maneuvering. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of a major road project in Abuja, Wike emphasized the importance...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has promised that his administration will not borrow to finance projects and will also not incur debts while executing them. The governor, who also said that his government inherited several abandoned projects from previous administrations, promised to complete them before the end of his...
Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed claims that the state government has failed to implement the new ₦72,000 minimum wage, insisting that the process is already in place. This followed a recent report by Sahara Reporters citing the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ),...
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund mourns the tragic loss of lives following the fire incident at Afriland Towers, Broad Street, Lagos. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, United Capital Plc, UBA, Afriland Properties, and all organisations and colleagues affected. We also...
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – The Pasteur Institute of Ivory Coast (IPCI), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the Department of Epidemic Viruses (DVE). This formal ceremony, sponsored by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Adama...
In a swift move signaling the resumption of normal governance in Rivers State, the State House of Assembly has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit his list of commissioner nominees for screening and approval. This directive comes amid the lifting of a six-month state of emergency imposed by...
The Rivers State the Government House in Port Harcourt has been besieged by a crowd of residents who have been awaiting the arrival of Governor Sim Fubara who is expected to return to office today. Governor Funara, who has been out of office along with his deputy, Ngozi Odu,...
Super Eagles of Nigeria, a powerhouse in African football with a storied history of three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) titles and six World Cup appearances, have slipped one spot to 45th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, released on September 18, 2025. This marks their lowest ranking...