By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the Plateau State Schools Protection Squad, SPS in line with the Safe School Initiatives of the federal government. The Squad inaugurated on Tuesday is to safeguard educational institutions and create a secure environment for learning and development, as well as […]

By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu The Concerned Fika Community Elders, Youths and Women Solidarity Group has commended the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national assembly for throwing their weight behind the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture and Forestry in Fika, Yobe State. It specifically expressed gratitude to […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Dr. Philomena Onoyona, President of the Hope Restored Advocacy Organization, in the United States, has commended Hon. Erhiatake Ibori – Suenu, member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representative for her empowerment programmes in her constituency. Dr Onoyona in a statement said the defection of the lawmaker from the Peoples […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa YENAGOA -CRIMINOLOGISTS and forensic experts around the world have advocated for a radical revolution and comprehensive reforms in the criminal justice system to fight corruption particularly in Africa and other developing countries of the world. According to the experts, weak institutional framework, loopholes and inadequacies in existing laws and legislations, have […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The National Association of Seadogs, NAS, has taken sensitization on human rights to various locations including police station, markets and High Court in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River state. The Red Barracuda Deck of Pyrate confraternity said it became imperative to carry out a rally as part of […]

Some supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the north, have said the incessant banditry attacks in the north west region could be traced to some “desperate politicians” who are bent on frustrating the administration of the President. Coming under the aegis of Asiwaju Social Network (ASoN), North West Zone, the group warned those it […]

.As drivers, motor park operators call for more retail stations The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has concluded a sensitization programme aimed at increasing awareness and understanding on the efficient and safe use of petroleum products across major cities in Borno state. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPC Ltd. said […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Pastor Andrew Ehiorobo of the Redemption Church of Christ Evangelical Ministry inc. has gifted widows and vulnerable citizens in Agbor, Delta State cash , consumables and clothes . The event which held at the church compound on Plot 3 Omumu road, Alihela, Agbor,was a prelude to his forthcoming 18th year” heaven must […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Coalition of Geo-political Youth Associations of Nigeria and Civil Societies, CGYANCS, Tuesday, hailed President Bola Tinubu, over reappointment of Fatima Umaru Shinkafi as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI). The Coalition made the commendation at a press briefing in Abuja, where its […]

…Say Policies Geared Towards Development of Northern Nigeria A coalition of 200 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Northern Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the Tax Reforms Bills proposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The CSOs, comprising the Coalition of Northern Civil Society Groups and Concerned Northern Professionals, gathered for a town hall meeting in […]

By CHARLES ONUNAIJU In the overview of its 47-page report titled, “Staying the course: Progress amid pressing challenges”, the World Bank claimed that “Nigeria’s improved economic policies have resulted in difficult adjustments and are starting to show results”. Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy could not agree less, disclosing […]

By AMINU JAHUN  In Africa, Latin America, the post-Soviet Republics, etc, illiberal democrats exploit political reforms, constitutional reviews, referenda and the courts  constricting  democratic spaces with the backlash of tenure elongation and removal. Cameroun’s Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, succumbed to external pressure to accommodate multiparty politics in the 1990s,  but  illiberally […]

…as Suleja Corrections Director decries poor funding, overcrowding, and lack of digital infrastructure By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a move to mark International Human Rights Day, the Legal Assistance and Citizens’ Rights Initiative (LACRI), in collaboration with the National Association of Sea Dogs (NAS)Tera Kona Deck in Canada, Wednesday, facilitated the release of five inmates […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The management of Joseph Sarwan Tarka University Makurdi, JoSTUM, has rewarded members of the victorious JoSTUM Tillers men football team who recently won the maiden edition of the 2024 Nigerian Varsities Men’s Football Cup, with free hostel accommodation in the University. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Isaac Itodo who […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Search for Common Ground (Search) a non-profit organization in collaboration with Stakeholders Democracy Network, SDN, Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, PIND and Academic Associates PeaceWorks,AAPW, has organised a capacity building for members of the Bayelsa State Peace Architecture (SPA) on early warning and early response in conflict resolution mechanism. The […]