DHQ commissions Civil Military Cooperation Projects in Plateau State

…as Operation DELTA SAFE records huge success against Saboteurs in South South By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters has stated that in addition to the task of combating terrorists

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SOUTHERN KADUNA KILLINGS: POLICE, OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES INACTION BOTHERS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in very strong terms the incessant killings and wanton destruction of properties in various communities in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna state and some

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Alleged $9.8m fraud: Why ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu rejects EFCC cross-Examination

Former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, on Wednesday, told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that it cannot cross-examine him based on a

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President Buhari Approves Establishment of Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF)

In a move that underscores his absolute confidence in the innovative skills, talents and industry of the Nigerian youth, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday led the Federal Executive Council to

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Akpabio reassures his unflinching support for innitiatives aimed at re-positioning the region

The Hon. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, CON, has re-assured his unflinching support for programmes and initiatives aimed at formulating and coordinating policies for development and security of the

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CBN Maize Import Ban Ill-timed, May Cripple Poultry Sector – University Don

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos The recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, banning the importation of maize, has been described as ill-timed, with potential negative consequences for Nigeria’s

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ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, SANITATION A CRITICAL HUMAN RIGHTS, OJUKWU

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that lack of access to clean water impacts on the well-being and human rights of citizens.  The Executive Secretary of the Commission,

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ECOWAS committees advocate for harmonization of Academic Curriculum

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Joint Committee meeting of the Committees on Education, Science and Culture and the Committee on Communication and ICT of the ECOWAS Parliament has proposed for

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Operation HADARIN DAJI Air Strike neutralizes Bandits in Zamfara state

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Defence Media Operation has reported that the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has dealt another blow on armed bandits in Zamfara State with the

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ECOWAS leaders should compete in COVID-19 vaccines acquisition- WAHO

As the world is fighting towards finding a lasting solution towards eradication of the deadly pandemic, Covid-19, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has called on leaders in the ECOWAS

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