Pan-African leaders steer fresh drive for African sovereignty mechanism
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, former President of Ghana, John Kufuor and Congolese opposition leader, Martin Fayulu, have called for the creation of a continental mechanism to protect Africa’s sovereignty. The leaders are speaking at the International Conference of Progressive Pan-African Forces themed: ‘From Historical Memory to Economic and Political Justice,’ in Accra, Ghana. […]
Nigeria still far from ending open defecation — Johnson, UNICEF WASH Specialist
As the world marked 2025 World Toilet Day, Nigeria continues its fight against open defecation, (ODF) and poor sanitation. Despite progress in some states, millions of Nigerians still lack access to safe toilets and other sanitation services.
Reps to address plight of police pensioners occupying National Assembly Gate
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to engage the Senate over the lingering protest by retired police officers who have been camping at the entrance of the National Assembly for nearly two months over issues related to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
MTI offers to support ICMC, other ADR bodies on legal compliance
The Mediation Training Institute (MTI–Nigeria) has offered to support the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) organisations in meeting regulatory requirements for training and consultancy in Nigeria.
Killings in Nigeria: A nation living in denial
The flurry of activities since November 3, 2025, when America declared Nigeria as a country of particular concern, has been mind-boggling but generally not unexpected.
North-Central APC Forum urges review of federal appointments from Plateau
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has expressed concern over recent federal and party appointments linked to Plateau State, saying the selections do not reflect the contributions of core party loyalists during the 2023 general elections.
