By Emmanuel Yashim China has expressed firm support for Nigeria amid tensions following U.S. criticism of the West African country’s handling of religious issues, declaring opposition to any external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in a statement published on the ministry’s website onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has reiterated its strong commitment to deepening regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across Africa. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Coordinator, National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), gave the assurance at the opening of a two-day Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for African Union (AU)Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), Chibuzo Ekwekwuo, has urged young lawyers and law students to remain committed to using the law as a tool for social justice and human development. Ekwekwuo made the call on Tuesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Mr Samuel Ola, an educationist and member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), has called for joint action by individuals, communities, institutions, and government agencies to combat rape. Ola made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Nigerian Navy has vowed to safeguard the nation’s energy interests through enhanced inter-agency collaboration. The new Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Adm. Chiedozie Okehie, made the remark during his official assumption of duty in Calabar on Tuesday. Okehie said that the missionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka will recruit women for key railway positions, including engine driver, railway superintendent, station master, and railway supervisory manager, for the first time in the history of the Railway Department, the Government Information Department said Tuesday. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the move to promote gender inclusivity and broadenContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja again begged Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to enter his defence in the ongoing alleged terrorism offences. Justice James Omotosho, who told Kanu the implication of his continuous refusal to open his defence on Tuesday,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Global energy leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators have converged on Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 2025 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy exhibition and conference, is hosted by theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has refuted recent claims that violence in Nigeria amounts to a “genocide against Christians.” Adegbite said at a news briefing in Abuja that Nigeria’s ongoing crisis stemmed from terrorism, banditry, and criminality not a religiousContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged senior officers of the four paramilitary agencies under the ministry to embrace efficiency, innovation and continuous learning as critical requirements for career progression in public service. Tunji-Ojo gave the charge during the opening of the capacity building programmeContinue Reading
