FG seeks Israeli partnership to strengthen border security, tackle cross-border crimes
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has sought Israel’s expertise in border security as part of efforts to curb cross-border crimes and strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. The move was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Magnus Eze, […]
Falana to IGP: Probe Habila, Tanimola deaths
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Dolapo Tanimola, insisting that the cases must not be ignored. Falana, in a statement titled, “These Deaths Must Not Be Swept Under […]
NANS South South gives ultimatum to Bayelsa, others to find killers of ex student leader
By Adesina Wahab The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone B South-South, led by Comrade Victor Ogechukwu Anthony, has given the Bayelsa State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), seven days to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for the gruesome murder of Comrade Stanley […]
NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines
… Oxford-led research to strengthen Nigeria’s vaccine surveillance, boost public confidence By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s battle against fake and substandard vaccines has received a major boost as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, joined a £3.7 million international research consortium aimed at strengthening vaccine quality surveillance and protecting millions of […]
Obi condemns Enugu abduction, says insecurity has become national crisis
According to the former Anambra State governor, the country’s security challenges have spread beyond states traditionally associated with insurgency and banditry.
Lagos shuts Fusho Williams Avenue for four days over road rehabilitation
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Motorists in Lagos are experiencing traffic disruptions around Anthony Village bus stop along Fusho Williams Avenue following the commencement of rehabilitation work on the damaged service lane. The closure, which affects a major route linking Fadeyi, Gbagada, Oshodi and Ikorodu Road, has resulted in slow movement as excavation work and other construction […]
