UN Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Nigeria’s Development
The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s aspirations for peace, prosperity and sustainable development. United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Mallick Fall gave the assurances while delivering his remarks at a youth event in Abuja, Thursday, being part of activities marking the 79th anniversary of the United Nations….
admin2NUJ FCT Elections : Aggrieved NUJ Members seek disqualification of 2 Credential Committee Members
…Petition NUJ National President …Raise alarm over plot to forge receipts/ ID cards for Committe members Notable members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have called for the disqualification of two members of the Credential Committee elected for the forthcoming Triennial delegates conference of NUJ Abuja Council, scheduled to hold on the 4th December,…
Intl Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists : CJID, Citizens Gavel, Journalists Urge Tinubu to Address Escalating Attack
In commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Citizens Gavel, and a coalition of 85 journalists, media practitioners, civil society organisations, and concerned Nigerian citizens have issued a second urgent appeal to the Office of the President, calling for immediate action to…
Kano : Govt Vows to Preserve it’s Heritage Sites
By Omagha Idam The Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged not to leave any stone unturned in safeguarding all long standing heritage sites across the state. This move is particularly referring to having collaboration with relevant stakeholders to contain the destruction menace of such sites in the name…
Kano : Gov Yusuf Commits to Agro – Processing Growth Through IFAD Partnership
By Sharon Akuboh The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged timely funding for initiatives under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), particularly focusing on the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) program. This commitment was made during a meeting with IFAD Country Director Mr. Dede Ekove, as outlined in a statement issued…
NNPP’s Kwankwaso Expresses Shock over Arraignment of 67 Minors, Call on FG to Tackle Insecurity
By Sharon Akuboh I am shocked by the arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force at a court in Abuja, for alleged participation in the End Bad Governance Protest, urge Federal government to tackle Insecurity in the country. These children, who are obviously malnourished and need medical attention have been subjected to a…
Ebonyi : Govt working to improve the welfare of Judicial workforce
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, Friday said that the state government has employed 150 Judicial staff to boost the manpower needs of the Judiciary in the state. The governor spoke in Abakaliki during the 2024 Legal Week celebration of the state judiciary, with the theme “Law as an Instrument for Social Engineering,”….
Impunity on Display : Mr Abuwatseya’s (Bolt Driver) Assault by Dishonourable Ikwechegh
We the undersigned civil society organizations, strongly condemn Mr. Alex Ikwechegh’s reprehensible assault on Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver in Abuja, on Sunday, October 27, 2024; and insist that he faces the full consequences of his action both before the courts and at the House of Representatives. Mr. Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria’s House…