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Terrorism’s Expanding Shadow: ECOWAS Raises Alarm As Violence Spreads Across West Africa
The growing reach of terrorism in West Africa is no longer confined to the Sahel.
It is now casting a shadow over the entire region, prompting urgent calls for...
25 Years of ECOWAS Parliament: Has West Africa Truly Deepened Regional Democracy?
A quarter of a century after its creation, the ECOWAS Parliament stands as one of West Africa’s most recognisable symbols of the region’s democratic aspirations.
Yet, its journey tells...
Late COAS Lagbaja Honoured In U.S. Army War College Hall Of Fame, Marking A Milestone In U.S.-Nigeria Defence Ties
In a symbolic moment that underscores the growing depth of U.S.-Nigeria military cooperation, the late Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s...
FCT Police Debunks Viral Video Claiming Clash With Bauchi Governor’s Entourage
A short clip circulating online this week has once again highlighted how quickly misinformation can spread in the digital age, often distorting events before facts can catch up.
Such was...
NWFL Maintains Tough Stance As Premiership Clubs Race Against Registration Deadline
With barely days to the close of digital registration for the new Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership season, tension is building as several clubs struggle to meet mandatory...
CISLAC Pushes For 30% Female Quota In Police Recruitment, Backs Gender-Responsive Reforms
With Nigeria’s security landscape rapidly evolving, civil society actors say the country can no longer afford a policing model rooted in outdated, exclusionary practices.
This was the central message...
New ECOWAS Headquarters 85% Complete, Vice President Pushes For Swift Delivery
With regional integration gaining greater urgency amid emerging political and economic challenges, the ECOWAS Commission is racing against time to complete its new headquarters, an ambitious complex expected to...
INEC Chairman Says Technology Has Ended The Era Of Ghost Voters In Nigeria
In an era where trust in electoral systems is increasingly tied to digital innovation, Nigeria’s electoral umpire says a major turning point has been reached.
The Chairman of...
NUJ FCT, Police Commissioner Strengthen Ties As Abuja Adopts Faster Crime-Response System
At a time when Abuja residents are increasingly concerned about urban crime and public safety, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has taken a decisive step...
Nigeria, UNDP Sign Regional Democracy Pact As West Africa Seeks Home-Grown Solutions
At a moment when democratic uncertainty is deepening across West Africa, Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a new mechanism aimed at rebuilding public...
APC Women Leader Rallies Support Groups To Strengthen Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
At a time when the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to deliver on its development promises, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Dr Mary Alile-Idele, has...
Tinubu’s 2027 Bid Gets Boost As Northern Minority Groups Declare Unwavering Support
With political alignments gradually taking shape ahead of the 2027 general election, minority ethnic groups in Northern Nigeria have openly pledged their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,...
AMR: The Silent Pandemic Africa Can No Longer Ignore, Says WHO Regional Director
As the world marks World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025 from 18-24 November, the World Health Organisation has issued a stern warning: the medicines we rely...
INEC, Security Agencies Steered Anambra Towards A Credible Poll
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria continues to grapple with trust deficits in its electoral process, Anambra State has offered a refreshing glimpse into what can be achieved when institutions take responsibility and work...
‘Return To Your Roots’: Ogilisi Igbo Urges Ndi Igbo Worldwide To Reclaim Ancestral Spiritual Identity
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
At a time when many young Igbo people are searching for identity and meaning in an increasingly fragmented world, renowned Igbo...
Loan Pressure, Poor Welfare: Pushing Anambra Assembly Workers To Breaking Point
By Sunny A. David, Awka
What began as quiet frustration inside the Anambra State House of Assembly has spiralled into a humanitarian crisis, one marked by crippling poverty, staff deaths...
FG Reaffirms Citizen-Centred Health Agenda As 66th National Council On Health Opens In Calabar
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to rebuild public trust in its health system, the Federal Government has restated its commitment to putting citizens at the heart of...
FG Pledges Urgent Action As Anxiety Deepens Over Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls
As fears grow across the country over yet another attack on a school community, the Federal Government has vowed swift and decisive action to rescue the female students abducted...
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation Hosts Global Youth Forum in Lagos as Programme Surpasses £1 Billion in Social Value
LAGOS, Nigeria - With the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award marking nearly seven decades of empowering young people, Lagos has...
Soludo’s Re-election Reflects Preparedness And Long-term Vision, Says Senator Emmanuel Anosike
At a time when political conversations in Anambra are increasingly shifting from campaign rhetoric to governance expectations, Senator Emmanuel Anosike, Chairman of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority, has...
Democracy In Distress: CHRICED Warns Nigeria Is At A Dangerous Crossroads
As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections amid rising political tension, economic strain and pervasive insecurity, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has...
Fresh Fears Over School Safety As Gunmen Abduct 25 Girls In Kebbi As Police Deploy Tactical Teams.
Nigeria has been plunged into yet another security shock as 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga in Kebbi State were...
Africa Renews Hope For A Cervical Cancer-free Future As WHO Marks 2025 Elimination Day
As the world marks World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is edging closer to a historic public-health victory, eliminating...
FRSC Corps Marshal Wins 2025 Road Safety Champion Award As Push For Stronger National Collaboration Intensifies
At a time when Nigeria is seeking renewed synergy between media and security institutions to strengthen public trust and national development, the Corps Marshal...
DSS Arrests Suspected Major Arms Supplier In Plateau Amid Renewed Push Against Insecurity
With security agencies intensifying efforts to disrupt the networks fuelling violence across northern Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man believed to be...
CAF Announces Free E-Visas For Fans Ahead Of AFCON Morocco 2025
With excitement building ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to kick off in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, the Confederation of African...
Tinubu’s Peace Push Gains Ground As Dialogue Eases Tensions In Plateau
In a state long scarred by cycles of mistrust and reprisal, fresh signals of reconciliation are emerging, not from grand political speeches, but from direct community engagement on the...
Senate President’s Cup Finale Set To Ignite Abuja With Youthful Talent and Fierce Rivalry
With youth football increasingly becoming the heartbeat of Nigeria’s grassroots sports revival, all eyes are on Abuja as the curtain falls on the second edition of...
OPHK Commander Stresses The Efficacy Of Collaboration As He Deepens Ties With ICRC, MSF
In a region where humanitarian needs remain urgent and complex, military-humanitarian cooperation continues to shape the pace of recovery.
This reality came into sharper focus as the...
Public Health Must Come First, Advocates Tell Manufacturers As NAFDAC Enforces Sachet Alcohol Ban
As Nigeria edges toward a decisive crackdown on cheap and dangerous alcohol products, public health experts are warning that the nation cannot afford to prioritise profits...
