Category: #Governance
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NHRC REPORTS SLIGHT DROP IN KILLINGS AND KIDNAPPING, URGES FOCUS ON SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recorded 406,088 complaints of human rights violations in October 2025, marking a slight drop in killings and kidnappings compared to September. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of NHRC, highlighted ongoing concerns including arbitrary detention, police misconduct, sexual and gender-based violence, and civil liberties violations. Monitoring revealed incidents of communal…
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FEDERAL GOVT URGES CALM AMID TENSE US-NIGERIA DIPLOMATIC SPAT
The Nigerian Federal Government has called on citizens to remain calm despite the rising diplomatic tensions with the United States. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris, speaking during a courtesy visit to Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu has the ability to resolve the issues amicably. The Minister emphasized that…
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NNPP URGES SOLUDO TO BUILD ON SECURITY GAINS IN SECOND TERM IN ANAMBRA
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to consolidate the security achievements of his first term during his second tenure following his re-election in Anambra’s 2025 governorship election. Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, NNPP Founder, in a congratulatory message, praised Soludo’s efforts in safeguarding lives and properties in the state. Aniebonam urged…
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FIDA URGES UNIFIED ACTION AGAINST EARLY MARRIAGE AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Mrs. Nnenna Eze, Chairperson of FIDA Ikeja branch, has called on governments, families, and religious institutions to unite in combating early marriage, a major driver of gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking during FIDA’s 2025 Annual Dialogue with religious leaders, themed “Strengthening Religious Institutions in Preventing GBV,” she stressed that early marriage steals girls’ freedom, education, and…
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ONDO GOVT URGES FOREST GUARDS TO BOOST SECURITY WITH CRUCIAL INTELLIGENCE
At the annual conference of the National Association of Forestry Uniformed Staff of Nigeria (NAFUS) in Akure, Ondo State, the government called on forest guards nationwide to provide vital information to help tackle Nigeria’s security challenges. Represented by Chief Segun Odusanya, Ondo’s Agriculture and Forestry Permanent Secretary, Commissioner Leye Akinola urged guards to leverage their…
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NATIONAL QUIZ COMPETITION SPOTLIGHTS FUTURE LEADERS; SCHOOL OF THE GIFTED EMERGES VICTORIOUS
The 10th edition of the National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy crowned the School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja as the national champions, showcasing the intellectual prowess of Nigerian youths. Organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), the competition gathered top secondary schools from all six geopolitical zones for…
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INEC PROMISES TRANSPARENT, CREDIBLE VOTING AS ANAMBRA ELECTORATE DEMAND EVERY VOTE COUNTS
Voters in Awka South LGA of Anambra State have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that every vote cast in the ongoing governorship election truly counts. Reflecting strong belief in the democratic process, 69-year-old Patrick Ekweozor stressed his early arrival to vote as evidence of faith in transparency and accountability. Others like…
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE
APC governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, casts his vote at Polling Unit 012, Umudimala Amaihe, Osumenyi, Nnewi South LGA — walking his talk on election day.📸 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Obinna Unaeze
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NYSC EXTENDS 2025 BATCH ‘C’ REGISTRATION DEADLINE AMID NETWORK GLITCHES
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the registration period for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) until midnight on November 11, to help those facing difficulties complete their registration. Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, explained that network issues caused delays for some PCMs. While apologizing for any inconvenience,…
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CASTING HER CHOICE!
A voter makes her mark at Afor Agbola II Polling Unit, Awka South LGA — democracy in motion under the Anambra sun.🗳 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Obinna Unaeze TEARS AT THE POLLS 💔96-year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Onike weeps after BVAS fails to capture her fingerprint — a poignant reminder that every vote still matters.📸 Photo Credit:…
