AFRICA

Navy Hands Over Four Drug Traffickers, 72 Bags of Cannabis to NDLEA

Nigerian Navy has seized 72 bags of cannabis, and handed over four suspected drug traffickers to NDLEA after major drug…

2 months ago

West African Peace Fund: $300 Million Needed to Advance Peace Efforts, Say ECOWAS Officials

ECOWAS aims to raise $300 million to implement peace-building programmes in West Africa, with strategic planning underway.

2 months ago

Nwoko: Nigeria’s Humanitarian Ministry Has Not Done Well, Names Submitted Do Not Receive Support

Ned Nwoko has slammed the humanitarian ministry for failing to provide support, urging better social security measures and data management.

2 months ago

Kano Governor Yusuf Proposes N99bn Supplementary Budget To Cover Wage Increase, Development Projects

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has submitted a supplementary budget to the Kano Assembly, focusing on wage increases, essential state projects.

2 months ago

Gbajabiamila Advocates NEITI Act Amendment To Ensure Adequate Funding

CoS Gbajabiamila has discussed potential legislative reforms to secure adequate funding for NEITI, reinforcing anti-corruption efforts in the extractive sector.

2 months ago

First Lady Remi Tinubu Urges Stronger Laws to Combat Rape, Gender-Based Violence

Oluremi Tinubu has pressed for stronger legal frameworks and better resource allocation to tackle rising cases of sexual abuse.

2 months ago

31.8 Million Nigerians Suffering From Acute Food Insecurity, Urgent Action Needed, Says FAO

FAO's 2024 report has revealed worsening food insecurity in Nigeria, with over 31 million people impacted by malnutrition, economic pressures.

2 months ago

US Donates 10,000 Mpox Vaccines To Nigeria, Vaccination Set To Begin This Week

EXCERPT: Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of Mpox vaccine donation from the US.

2 months ago

Army Chief Lagbaja Warns Of Emerging Security Threats From Economic Protests In Nigeria

Army Chief Lagbaja has identified economic discontent as a potential security threat, calling for professional management of future unrest.

2 months ago

Peter Obi Condemns Harassment of Journalists, Warns Nigeria Risks Becoming ‘Banana Republic’

Peter Obi has criticised the federal government’s treatment of journalists, demanding the immediate release of PIDOM, citing threats to democracy.

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