By Justina Auta A nationwide survey by Invictus Africa, a civic-tech organisation, reveals that 50.7 per cent of Nigeria’s population remain unfamiliar with the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. This is a decade after the law was passed on May 25, 2015. The organisation’s Executive Director, Bukky Shonibare, disclosedContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Prof. Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno, on Monday said his administration was collaborating with the Federal Government to combat insurgency in the state. Zulum said this while briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu atContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the rights, dreams and futures of every Nigerian child. Tinubu made the pledge in a message to mark the 2025 National Children’s Day. “Across every school, community, and home in NigeriaContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra Governorship election to be held on Nov. 8, has vowed to deliver the state to the APC. Ukachukwu made the pledge while addressing State House Correspondents, after theContinue Reading
By Ese Williams President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged the media to play a bigger role in amplifying Africa’s voice, particularly by promoting positive narratives and showcasing the continent’s achievements. Adesina made the call on Monday during a media breakfast to open the bank’sContinue Reading
By Justina Auta/Angela Atabo The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a specialised Child Protection and Development Agency, dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children nationwide. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, made this known on Monday at a news conference ahead of the 2025 Children’sContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said that the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee was flagged off in Accra in April.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Pan-African Dialogue Institute (TPADI) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare May 25th, which is Africa Day, a national public holiday. The President of TPADI, Dr Effiong Udo, made the call at a news conference in Abuja. Udo stated that recognising Africa Day wouldContinue Reading
Theft By Bosede Olufunmi A 20-year-old, housewife, Fatima Abdullahi, was on Monday docked in a Kano Sharia Court for allegedly stealing food stuff and N250,000 cash belonging to her employer. The defendant, who lives in Unguwar Uku, Kano, is charged with theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Zahradeen Abubakar, told the courtContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande The Yoruba Council Worldwide has commended President Bola Tinubu for repaying the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, describing it as a boost for Nigeria’s economy. President of the group, Mr Oladotun Hassan, praised the move in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on SundayContinue Reading
