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WANEP trains stakeholders on peace-building, conflict management
The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Nigeria), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has trained stakeholders in Kwara on ‘peace-building and conflict management’ under the…
5 taxi drivers docked for alleged expired insurance certificate
Five taxi drivers were on Friday brought before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Isabo for allegedly driving with expired insurance certificate.
The five…
EFCC seeks repatriation of recovered crime proceeds to Nigeria
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has appealed for the repatriation of proceeds of crimes belonging to Nigeria, held by some countries of the…
Senate urges NJC to resolve purported removal of Benue Chief Judge
The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in line with constitutional provisions.
It also…
First Lady calls for improved gender equity in mining sector
The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for improved gender equity in the mining sector to unlock the country’s energy and natural resources for sustainable development.…
Gov. Aliyu urges KAEDCO to improve services for maximum patronage
Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has urged the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) to improve on its services for more payments from customers.
Aliyu made the call at…
UK’s Pledge to Send Troops to Ukraine Sparks Debat
The United Kingdom’s proposal to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of its security guarantees has drawn skepticism from analysts, who argue that the pledge lacks substance and fails…
Pope Francis Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Cancels Weekend Events
Pope Francis spent the night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he continues treatment for pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday.
The 88-year-old pontiff, who was admitted…
Australia, New Zealand Monitor Chinese Naval Ships Near Sydney
Australia and New Zealand are closely monitoring three Chinese naval vessels spotted in international waters off Sydney, officials confirmed on Thursday.
Australia’s Defence Ministry…
Caribbean Leader Demands Apology, Compensation for Slavery
Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has called on former colonial powers to formally apologize and provide compensation for their role in the transatlantic slave trade.…