Eid-el-Fitir: NSCDC beefs up security to protect celebrants in Zamfara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has deployed over 700 personnel to beef up security around praying grounds and recreational […]
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Protect women generations, rights group tells Nigerians
By Peter Amine A women activists group, Baobab for Women’s Human Rights, has called on Nigerians to protect the present and future generations of women […]
Commission enjoins Nigerians to protect inherent dignity of mankind
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has enjoined Nigerians to strive and uphold the inherent rights and dignity of all persons, particularly […]
We’ll protect interests of Nigerian Workers in Constitution Review, NASS assures
Ahead of consideration of the report of the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Constitution Review, the National Assembly has assured Nigerian workers […]
Nigerian Navy reiterates commitment to protect maritime environment
The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its commitment to continue to secure the maritime environment for businesses to thrive in the country. The Flag Officer Commanding […]
Protect nation’s biodiversity potential for economic gains- Don tells FG
Prof. Edem Eniang of Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to safeguard the […]
FG reiterates commitment to protect lives, property of citizens
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to ensure protection of lives and property in the country. Dingyadi said […]
Protect Nigeria’s N12.8trn pension assets, LCCI charges PENCOM
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has charged the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) to ensure the safety and profitability of Nigeria’s N12.8 trillion […]
KDSG directs stricter enforcement of the ban on street begging, hawking –official
The Kaduna state government has directed relevant agencies to ensure stricter enforcement of the laws against almajiris, begging, and street hawking in the state. A […]
Police rescue 51 kidnap victims in Edo
The police command in Edo has rescued 51 kidnap victims in different operations across the state.Mr Phillip Ogbadu, the state Commissioner of Police, disclosed this […]
COAS flags off Army exercises to curb insecurity
… Calls For Synergy among stakeholders By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has flagged off three Nigerian Army […]
UNGA 76: Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed says girls’ education must be priority
Ensuring all Afghan girls can be educated must be “a zero condition” for the Taliban, before international recognition of their de facto authority, UN Deputy […]
Police arrest 4 suspects for alleged murder of woman in Bauchi
The Police Command in Bauchi, says it has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of 35-year-old woman farmer, Rifkatu Yohanna, in Tafawa Balewa […]
Igbo Youth Organizations Pledge Support to EFCC in Enugu
A group of youth organisations in the Southeast comprising the National Association of Nigerian Student, NANS, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Ohaneze Ndi Igbo […]
Forest Reserve: National Park Service seeks Armed Forces’ support
By Chimezie Godfrey The Conservator General (CG), National Park Service (NPS), Dr Ibrahim Musa Goni has expressed the readiness of the Service to partner with […]
Kwara govt tasks mothers on polio immunisation
The Kwara Government on Friday urged mothers and caregivers in the state to ensure their children/wards get vaccinated against poliomyelitis. Mr Kayode Alabi, Deputy Governor […]
CSO drags council chairman to court over thuggery in Taraba
Kurmi Movement for Sensitisation and Environmental Protection, (KSAEP), a civil society group, has taken the Chairman, Kurmi Local Government Council in Taraba, Mr Joseph Amamzalla, […]
Akwa-Ibom govt urges NAFDAC to give women concession on product registration
The Akwa-Ibom government has called on the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to urgently give concession to women in the state […]
Redirect N4.8bn to monitor WhatsApp calls to pay doctors’ salaries, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to urgently redirect the proposed spending of N4.8bn of public money to monitor WhatsApp messages, […]
World Breastfeeding Week: Pediatrician advises mothers on exclusive breastfeeding for babies
A Benin-based pediatrician, Dr Samuel Ehinomen, has advised mothers to feed their children with breastmilk exclusively for the first six months of their lives. Ehinomen […]
WHO calls for moratorium on COVID-19 booster jabs
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus has called for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until “at least the end of September” to enable […]
NHRC received 230 cases in 3 months in Kano – Official
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received 230 cases between April and June in Kano. NHRC Zonal Coordinator, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this to […]
Twitter loses immunity over user generated content in India
Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) will no more enjoys liability protection against user-generated content in India as the U.S. micro blogging giant has failed to comply with […]
3 of 12 stranded whales died in east China’s Zhejiang
A total of 12 whales were found stranded in coastal waters off east China’s Zhejiang Province on Tuesday morning, with three dead, local authorities had […]
Consumer protection council discovers shops producing adulterated palm oil in Kano
The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) says it has discovered some shops at Galadima Market in Sabon Gari Area of the state, where adulterated […]