National Youth Service Corps To Be Restructure-Minister

Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim says the Federal Government is to embark on a comprehensive review, restructuring, and reform of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to meet the demands of the future. She disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the maiden meeting of NYSC management with heads of corps-producin institutions in Nigeria, held at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja, on Monday. The Minister also said over 5000 corps members will...

Gender Equality: Tinubu Promises To Promote Laws, Policies To Enhance Women’s Rights

…Says No Nigerian Child Will Be Excluded From Quality Education President Bola Tinubu has stated his commitment to promote policies and laws that will enhance gender equality, even as he reaffirms his determination to ensure that no Nigerian child will be excluded from quality education. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday at the launch of the African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) #WeAreEqual campaign in Abuja, Nigeria. He said, “Your Excellencies, Distinguished First Ladies from...

CP Itam Assumes Duty As The 34th Commissioner Of Police in Anambra 

Anambra State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty, CP Obono Itam as the 34th Commissioner of Police of the Command. According to a release by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochi Ikenga, the Posting of CP, by the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is following the statutory retirement of CP Aderemi Adeoye on 1/5/2024 for attaining 35 years of service to the nation. According to the release, CP Itam...

N10m Reward Offered for Assistance in Finding Murderers of Two Policemen in Enugu

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has condemned the murder of 2 police operatives in the Coal City and announced a ten-million-naira (N10,000,000.00) reward for any person who will divulge information that will lead to arrest of the criminals. Speaking to newsmen after the State Security Council meeting at the Government House, Enugu, Dr. Mbah promised to bring the criminals to book; “Let me say this, this bestial and cold-blooded action cannot be...

Electricity Tariff Hike: CSOs Support NLC, TUC Protests

…Call On Civil Society Activists, Masses To Challenge Policy The organised platform of the Nigerian Civil Society Movement also known as the United Action Front of Civil Society Movement has expressed support for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over plan to picket the headquarters of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) across the country following the recent unilateral hike of electricity tariffs by government. The group,...

APC Mourns Rep Member, Isa Dogonyaro

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock and sadness over the passing of Hon. Isa Dogonyaro, popularly called Kogunan Ringim, a senior member of the ruling party. According to a press release by the party signed by Felix Morka, Esq., National Publicity Secretary, the deceased was a highly resourceful legislator representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House of Representatives. The statement read, “Our great party mourns a distinguished federal lawmaker who...

Amnesty International: Violence in Plateau Claims 1,336 Lives in 3 Months

A new report by Amnesty International has painted a grim picture of violence in Plateau State, revealing a death toll of 1,336 people over three months. The report, unveiled during a “Photo Exhibition on the Impact of Conflicts” in Jos last Thursday, focused on attacks that took place between December 2023 and February 2024. Isa Sanusi, Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, highlighted the brutality of the violence, stating that women and children were not...

Nigerian Military Make Gains Against Terrorists, Kill 135, Arrest 182 in One Week

In a significant development, Nigerian troops have made substantial progress against terrorist groups operating within the country. According to a statement released Friday by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military neutralised 135 terrorists and apprehended 182 others during a week-long operation across various regions. The operations, conducted by the Armed Forces and other security agencies, targeted areas known for terrorist activity. The statement highlighted successes in the North East, North...

Amusan Blazes to World-Leading Time in 100m Hurdles Race

Nigerian sprint queen Tobi Amusan scorched the track at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational on Saturday, setting a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles race. Amusan, the reigning world record holder in the event, displayed her dominance throughout the race. Despite trailing for most of it behind Danielle Williams, the two-time world champion, Amusan surged ahead in the closing stages, showcasing her exceptional technique and power. Williams finished a close second...

We’re A Peaceful Movement, Islamic Movement of Nigeria Clarifies

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also called Shiietes has clarified claims by some members of other Islamic sects in the country that they are violent, regretting that they even compare them with Boko Haram. Alhaji Shehu Bello, the leader of the Fulani section of the movement who spoke in Birnin Kebbi during the maulud celebration organised to immortalise distinguished Islamic pillars like the daughter of the holy prophet Fatima, his grandchildren and their leader...

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