By Sumaila Ogbaje The Civil Society Networks across the country has called on the government to employ community policing and the use of technology in the fight against banditry, insurgency and kidnapping. The Chairman, North-East CSO Network, Amb. Ahmed Shehu, made the call in a Communique issued at theContinue Reading
By Lizzy Okoji Hon. Sidie Mohammed Tunis, Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament says inclusion of marginalized, and vulnerable groups in governance is key to mitigating the crisis in the sub-region. Tunis made this known at the opening of the delocalized meeting of the Joint Committees of theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Popular Nollywood actor and film producer, Bolanle Ninalowo, has become brand ambassador for Shalina Healthcare, a pharmaceutical company. Ninalowo was made brand ambassador of one of the company’s brands, “Polygel”. Introducing Ninalowo, Sandeep Sahu, West African Deputy General Manager, Marketing of the company, said the decision wasContinue Reading
Lizzy Okoji Benedict Sannoh, former Justice Minister of the Republic of Liberia says the mandate of citizens should be upheld by the Supreme Courts of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to prevent post-election crises. Sannoh’s call is contained in a paper he delivered on Thursday at the DelocalisedContinue Reading
By Lizzy Okoji President George Weah of Liberia has promised to deliver a peaceful and credible election as the country prepares for its Presidential and general polls in October. Weah made the commitment on Wednesday in Monrovia during the commemoration of the 176th Independence of the country. The activity’s theme wasContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu As part of efforts to achieve its health focus, the Rotary Club of Nigeria, Wuse 2 District has raised awareness on mental health during pregnancy among women in FCT. The club also donated maternal kits to the women, according to the president of the club, Mrs RebeccaContinue Reading
By Lizzy Okoji Ms Mawine Diggs, Liberia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, has advised that countries should not be allowed to burn after general elections. Diggs also called for inclusion and collaboration between winners and losers of elections in ECOWAS Member countries to preserve peace and democratic rule in theContinue Reading
By Lizzy Okoji Mr Aderemi Ajibewa, a former top official of the ECOWAS Commission has urged member states to implement the bloc’s protocols of sustainable peace, democracy, and good governance in the sub-region. Ajibewa, a former director of political affairs at the commission, gave the advice in Monrovia on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Nigeria and South Africa have reiterated their commitment to tackle the menace of cybercrimes, money laundering and other economic and financial crimes. The Acting-Chairman of EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, when a senior delegation from the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says his leadership concept will be hinged on three pillars, which include being people-centric, prioritising troops’ welfare while deepening jointness and interagency collaboration. Musa said this in a statement titled, “Leadership Concept of the Chief ofContinue Reading
