By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A Non-Governmental Organisation, Fulfilling Dreams Foundation, has appealed to the Kwara Government on the need to implement the Child Rights Law through establishment of more family courts in the state. The foundation’s Executive Director, Hajia Nimot Labaika, made the call in Ilorin on Saturday. Continue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his return to the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Akeredolu just returned to work after three months medical leave. Continue Reading
By Doris Esa The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, says investment in agribusiness and Agritourism, will strengthen food security in the country. Umakhihe stated this at the international Agribusiness and Agritourism investment forum on Friday in Abuja. The permanent secretary was represented by MrContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has pledged continuous support for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) indigenes to ensure that Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with mining companies are respected. The Executive Director of CTA, Ms Faith Nwadishi, made the pledge during a Media Roundtable in AbujaContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over property recovered from a convicted fraudster, Aisosa Ohue, alias Frederick Leonard, to an American victim, Cheryldene Cook. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the propertyContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Chapel, on Friday announced plans to address drug abuse during its forthcoming Press Week commencing on Monday, Sept. 25. The 2023 edition of the week which will run from Sept.Continue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has expressed readiness to partner with Human Rights Radio towards advancing issues associated with Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nigeria. Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of NCPWD said the move became necessary to assist the commission to enlighten theContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says the country has made significant progress in the implementation of the 2018 UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) declaration on Tuberculosis (TB) control. Dr Chukwuma Anyaike, its Director of Public Health, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the Pre-UNHLMContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Inspite of nation’s challenges, Nigeria’s 24 years of uninterrupted power is an affirmation of the country’s thriving democracy. The National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, Ms Gloria Akobundu, made this known at a one-day symposium on Elections Monitoring and Observation tagged 2023 General Election and Way Forward,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Lilian Madueke, Chief Operating Officer, Kaizen Academy (Nigeria) Ltd., says the role of company secretaries in the corporate governance framework is becoming increasingly important in driving compliance across all sectors of the Nigerian economy. Madueke made the observation in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
