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Gov Bago Positions Niger State As Nigeria’s Carbon Market Hub At UN Climate Talks
As global efforts to tackle climate change increasingly shift towards market-driven solutions, Niger State is positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s emerging carbon economy.
Governor Umar...
Security Summit: Isiguzo Applauds Security Agencies, Urges Responsible Media Coverage
As Nigeria grapples with evolving security challenges, former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, has called for balanced reporting and stronger collaboration between the media and...
National Security At Risk: Why Nigeria Must Rein In The Growing Power Of Private Security Forces
By Festus Fifen
Across Nigeria today, the sight of private security personnel has become as common as traffic congestion in Lagos or roadside traders in...
A scheduled court appearance in the alleged defilement case involving a 7-year-old girl in Nekede, Owerri West LGA, drew a large turnout of legal representatives, advocacy groups, and community members on June 19, 2026.
Mr.Sidney Onyemere Mr. Godfrey Enyereibe...
Police Warn Against Electoral Offences, Vow To Prosecute Vote Buyers and Election Disruptors
As Nigeria continues efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning against electoral offences, declaring that any attempt to undermine...
Troops Rescue 22 Kidnap Victims, Repel Terrorist Attacks In Sokoto
Swift military intervention has once again prevented terrorists from consolidating their grip on vulnerable communities in Nigeria's North-West, with troops rescuing 22 abducted victims in separate operations across Sokoto State.
Troops...
NAWOJ Backs New Police Spokesman, Hails Appointment Of CSP Iniedu As FPRO
A new era of police-media relations may be on the horizon as the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has welcomed the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem...
Nigeria Moves to Close Sickle Cell Survival Gap with Expanded Screening, Treatment Access
Thousands of Nigerians living with sickle cell disease could soon benefit from improved diagnosis and treatment as the Federal Government steps up efforts to tackle one of...
FRSC Promotes 10,005 Personnel
In a major boost to career development within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Corps has promoted more than 10,005 officers and marshals in what is being described as one of the largest promotion exercises...
Idris, NSA Push National Security Communication Framework To Tackle Insecurity
As Nigeria confronts evolving security threats, the Federal Government is advancing a new strategic communication framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between security agencies and the media.
Speaking at the National Security...
Ekiti Poll: Police Assure Tight Security As EU Observers Assess Readiness
With just hours to the Ekiti State governorship election, the Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, credible and violence-free electoral process, as a delegation...
ECOWAS Launches Youth Awareness Campaign In The Gambia To Foster Regional Integration
Young people are increasingly being recognised as critical drivers of regional unity and development across West Africa.
In a move to strengthen youth participation in the integration process, the...
ECOWAS Lawmakers Hail Senegal's Solar Success, Seek More Investment For Rural Communities
Reliable electricity is proving to be a catalyst for rural transformation in West Africa, but sustaining that progress will require stronger investment and innovation.
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament...
FCC Pushes Infrastructure Equity, Seeks Budget Ministry Partnership On New Development Index
A new infrastructure monitoring framework being developed by the Federal Character Commission could reshape how government projects are distributed across Nigeria, with a focus on ensuring no region...
No Nigerian Will Be Left Behind In South Africa, Bianca Assures
Nigeria has begun evacuating its citizens from South Africa amid rising xenophobic attacks, with the Federal Government assuring that no Nigerian willing to return home will be abandoned.
The Federal...
Nigeria Police Pays Tribute To Peacekeepers, Calls For Greater Investment In Peace
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Behind every peacekeeping mission are men and women who leave their families behind to protect vulnerable communities and prevent conflict from escalating.
On the International Day of United...
NUJ FCT Hails Madaki's Appointment As AMAC Chief Press Secretary
The growing recognition of media professionals in governance has received another boost as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, congratulated veteran journalist Kingsley Rufus Madaki on his appointment...
Young Creatives Champion Whistleblowing, Accountability After National Competition Win
As Nigeria seeks new ways to strengthen accountability and citizen engagement, a new generation of creatives is turning to art, music and storytelling to inspire action against corruption and wrongdoing.
Winners of...
NCDMB Shares Local Content Success Story With Ghana’s National Oil Company
As African nations seek to maximise the benefits of their oil and gas resources, Nigeria is increasingly emerging as a model for local content development across the continent.
The Nigerian...
Trafficking Fight Suffers As Poor Data Masks True Scale Of Crime - NACTAL
Chukwuemeka Okoye
Efforts to tackle human trafficking in Nigeria are being weakened by poor and inconsistent data reporting, the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) has...
RATTAWU Recognition Inspires Greater Service To Humanity, Says Archbishop Nzekwesi
Recognition of humanitarian service remains a powerful tool for inspiring positive change and encouraging leaders to do more for society, Archbishop Dr Onyeka Joseph Nzekwesi (Chinakaribeya) has said.
The cleric and...
Beyond Bulbs: ECOWAS Experts Say Electricity Is the Key To Rural Prosperity
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Energy access is increasingly being recognised as an economic development tool rather than simply a source of lighting, with experts urging West African governments to harness electricity...
Top Seeds Cruise Through As CBN Tennis Championship Heats Up In Abuja
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The battle for quarter-final places at the 2026 CBN Tennis Championship is gathering momentum, with top-ranked players underlining their title credentials through dominant performances at the Moshood...
Radda Hails Troops As Rescue Of Late General’s Wife Boosts Confidence In Security Efforts
The successful rescue of the wife of a former military chief has reinforced growing public confidence in ongoing security operations against banditry and kidnapping in Nigeria’s...
Foreign Affairs Ministry, NLNG Deepen Partnership To Boost Nigeria's Economic Diplomacy
As global competition for energy investment intensifies, Nigeria is strengthening ties between diplomacy and industry to enhance its economic influence on the world stage.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, ,...
AIT Backs WINSEC 2026 With Live Broadcast, Nationwide Media Support
As conversations around security increasingly highlight the role of women, the African Independent Television (AIT) has pledged extensive media support for the maiden edition of the Women in Security Summit...
Rescue Of Ex-General’s Widow Highlights Military Gains Against Banditry In Katsina
The successful rescue of Mrs Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, has reinforced confidence in ongoing military operations aimed at tackling banditry across Nigeria’s North-West.
Mrs...
ECOWAS Parliament Advocates Renewable Energy Drive To Transform Rural Economies Across West Africa
With millions of West Africans still lacking reliable access to electricity, leaders at a decentralised meeting of the ECOWAS Parliamentary Joint Committee in Dakar have called for...
TCN Takes Anti-Vandalism Campaign To Niger Community Amid Rising Attacks On Power Infrastructure
As attacks on Nigeria’s power infrastructure continue to threaten electricity supply, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has intensified efforts to curb vandalism through community engagement and...
ADC Rejects Deregistration Ruling, Vows Legal Battle Ahead Of 2027 Polls
With political tensions already building ahead of the 2027 general election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rejected a Federal High Court judgment ordering its deregistration, describing the...
