By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has met with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres at the UN headquarters , New York to discuss key issues, including Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the meeting was on the sidelinesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Country Director, Search for Common Ground Nigeria, Mr Karno Ouattara, says young peacebuilders are rewriting stories of division in Kaduna and Plateau through Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA). Ouattara stated this at the JISRA Closeout organised by Search, a non-governmental organisation and its partners,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has led an anti-drug and substance abuse campaign across major streets in Benin City, warning youths to shun narcotics and embrace healthy living. The two-day sensitisation drive, organised in partnership with SG Logistics Services Limited, kicked off with a public awarenessContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says that President Bola Tinubu has ended decades of career stagnation in the nation’s paramilitary services with reforms that prioritise merit, welfare and rapid promotions. The minister said this in Abuja at the decoration of newly appointed senior officersContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with Master Agent Show, a non-governmental organisation, to mobilise over 50,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) students against corruption. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, said this at the inauguration of Basic Education Anti-corruptionContinue Reading
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) and National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) are collaborating to prioritise water management in the country. NIWRMC Executive Director, Dr Abdulmumini Aminu-Zaria, disclosed this when he visited the Director General of NASRDA, Dr Mathew Adepoju in Abuja. InContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country’s plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. HeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), an NGO, has unveiled the 8th edition of the Nigeria Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 16 Shadow Report. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Malam Auwal Rafsanjani, presented the report on the sideline of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), inContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), on Thursday in Abuja honoured 10 newly promoted senior police officers over commitment and dedication to duty. Speaking at the special commendation session held in honour of the officers, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyan, the National Chairman of PCRC said the session wasContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Sports betting company, BetPawa has launched its first initiative to support the Nigeria National League (NNL), introducing a N56,400 Locker Room Bonus for matchday squad players and technical staff. The initiative was unveiled at an official ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, where the NNL announced a landmarkContinue Reading
