Category: News
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NHRC SEEKS STRONGER STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION PLAN
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society groups and other stakeholders to support the implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) 2024–2026 on human rights. The call was made during a consultative meeting held in Lokoja, where participants discussed coordinated efforts to improve human rights protection…
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LGAN SET TO HOST 3RD INTERCLUB GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN PORT HARCOURT
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) will host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will take place at the Port Harcourt Club 1928 Golf Section and is recognised as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event sanctioned by the R&A.…
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UZODIMMA CALLS FOR STRONGER DIPLOMATIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE GROWTH
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria’s diplomatic community and the Federal Government to support investment, security cooperation and sustainable development. Speaking during an interactive session with diplomats in Abuja, Uzodimma said the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to strengthen institutions, restore investor…
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UN ENVOY URGES GLOBAL ACTION OVER RISING SECURITY THREATS
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent global action to address rising geopolitical tensions, arms proliferation and emerging security threats. Speaking during a visit by participants of the United States Army War College to Nigeria’s Mission at the UN in New York, Ibrahim warned that artificial intelligence, cyber warfare,…
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NIGERIA SPENT OVER $9BN ON LIBERIA, SIERRA LEONE PEACE MISSIONS — DEFENCE ADVISER
Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to the United Nations, Brig.-Gen. Edward Koleoso, says Nigeria spent more than $9 billion supporting peacekeeping and liberation efforts in Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars. Speaking during a visit by participants of the United States Army War College to Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, Koleoso…
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FIRST BATCH OF NIGER PILGRIMS DEPARTS FOR 2026 HAJJ
The first batch of 345 intending pilgrims from Niger State has departed Minna for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise. Officials said the Flynas Airline flight took off late Monday night from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with pilgrims from Chanchaga and Borgu Local Government Areas onboard. Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago…
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INEC TO DEPLOY OVER 1.4 MILLION NYSC MEMBERS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS
INEC says more than 1.4 million NYSC members will be deployed nationwide for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a meeting with the NYSC leadership in Abuja, where both organisations discussed continued collaboration ahead of future elections. According to INEC, corps members remain a key part of election operations…
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ABIA YOUTHS PROTEST KALU’S THIRD-TERM BID, BACK NEW ASPIRANT
Hundreds of youths staged a peaceful protest in Umuahia on Monday, opposing Sen. Orji Kalu’s reported third-term bid for the Abia North Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections. The protesters called for what they described as a generational shift in leadership and endorsed Dr Phillips Nto as their preferred aspirant for the position. The…
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ADC YOUTH FORUM ENDORSES SHUAIBU IDRIS FOR KADUNA GOVERNORSHIP RACE
The Kaduna State chapter of the ADC Youth Consultative Forum has endorsed Shuaibu Idris, popularly known as Mikatai, for the party’s 2027 governorship ticket. The group said the endorsement followed consultations and an assessment of Kaduna’s political and leadership needs ahead of the election cycle. According to the forum, the decision was based on Idris’…
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FG BEGINS SOUTH-WEST TOUR AHEAD OF COOPERATIVE BANK LAUNCH
The Federal Government has launched a South-West sensitisation and advocacy tour ahead of the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria rollout. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, began in Lagos and focuses on cooperative sector reforms, share capital mobilisation and digitalisation. Officials say the planned Cooperative Bank is expected to…
