Why Edo is leading in 2nd Niger Delta games – ESSC Chair
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Hon Desmond Enabulele, said Edo State is currently topping the medals table in the ongoing Niger Delta games because of the rigorous and painstaking efforts deployed to prepare the athletes for the competition. He said the game has unfolded as a spectacular showcase […]
Treat Sowore’s court victory as wake-up call, CSO tells police
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The West Africa Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has welcomed the Federal High Court judgment that awarded N30 million in damages to activist Omoyele Sowore, describing the decision as a clear warning to security agencies and a boost for citizens’ rights. In a statement signed by its Regional Coordinator, […]
Sokoto unveils sweeping education reforms to tackle out-of-school crisis
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has launched an ambitious reform agenda aimed at tackling the out-of-school children crisis through expanded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), integration of the Almajiri system, and strengthened access to quality basic education. The reforms were unveiled at a high-level media dialogue on out-of-school children […]
ICPC urges Borno hospitals against overbilling, diversion of drugs
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged health officials across Borno state to desist from unethical practices, including overbilling, bribery, diversion of drugs, and nepotism in staff recruitment under the guise of tribe or religion. The Resident Anti-corruption Commissioner in charge of Borno and Yobe states, […]
‘Governance must work for Nigerians’, workers’ coalition tells leaders
A coalition of industrial unions and workers under the umbrella of the Working People Movement for Good Governance, WPMGG, has called on political leaders across Nigeria to ensure that governance translates into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens rather than remain confined to policy documents and campaign rhetoric.
Citizens’ Gavel hails Disu’s appointment as Acting IGP
…demands nationwide police reorientation, human rights overhaul By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Citizens’ Gavel has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Disu as Acting Inspector General of Police, describing it as a timely and symbolic move that rekindles public hope for a reformed, citizen-focused Nigeria Police Force. In a statement, signed by its Operations Lead, Ajibade […]
