By Edith Nwapi The National human rights Commission (NHRC) has tasked the Federal Government on domestication of the African Commission Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights, specifically Article 34. The Chairperson, Governing Council, NHRC, Dr Salamatu Suleiman, made the call at a town hall on theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the African Continent needs “a just and differentiated transition” to enable it to harness its resources for the benefit of its future generations. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., Mr Mele Kyari, said this while speakingContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru Mrs Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, says gender inequality and gender violence can lead to poverty if not addressed. Eyong made this known on Monday in Abuja at the UN Women Nigeria Partners Conference 2023, with the theme, Escalating Media Action for women’sContinue Reading
By Joy Odigie Dr Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor, female aspirant in the Edo 2024 governorship race, has promised to give priority to technology, education and health care, if elected governor. Oduware Ogboro-Okor, stated this on Monday shortly after her public declaration of intention to contest for the Edo 2024 governorship electionContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi In commemoration of World Soil Day on December 5, the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) has called on both federal and state governments to prioritise soil and water preservation in their developmental policies. Professor Victor Chude, the Registrar of NISS, emphasised the profound relationship between soilContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Ibrahim, on Monday urged recipients of the $1.6 million Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) 2024 Grant Cycle to harness impactful initiatives that would contribute to national development. Ibrahim delivered this charge during the official unveiling of the NYFF grant in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called for the implementation of non-custodial measures and sentencing guidelines under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 to reduce the country’s growing number of awaiting trial inmates. Fagbemi made the call at the two day workshop onContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira The Salama Sexual Assaults Referral Centre Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has decried what it termed “increased rate of violence against women in the area.” The Centre Manager, Mrs Grace Yohanna-Abbin, expressed concern over the increase during a peaceful walk in Kafanchan as part of activities to markContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Coalition for Peace in Nigeria (COPIN), said there was no subsidy grant released for personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS). The group said this in a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Mr Emeka Akwuobi on Monday in Abuja. AkwuobiContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Residents of Sabon Lugbe, Lugbe District, Abuja have called for urgent intervention by the government on the deteriorating condition of the only access road to the community. The residents from Aso and Taproot Estates made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
