Lagos: President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to uphold and pass on the vision of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the regional bloc marks its 50th anniversary. In a keynote address on Wednesday in Lagos, the President urged leaders to look beyond the artificial […]
Day: May 29, 2025
HYPREP’s Efforts in Ogoniland Show Signs of Recovery Amidst Challenges
Port Harcourt: For decades, the waters of Ogoniland in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta ran black with crude, turning once vibrant rivers lifeless and rendering farmlands barren. Despite oil production halting in 1993, the environmental damage persisted, leaving the residents who relied on subsistence farming and fishing in dire straits. Today, a slow but determined effort, […]
Troops Restructuring Strategy to Combat Insurgency in Borno, Military Confirms
Borno: Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces operating under Operation Hadin Kai have restructured their strategies to address the recent rise in terrorist activities in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the troops have intensified surveillance, patrol, and ambush operations in various locations to prevent insurgent attacks. According to News Agency of […]
UNICEF Advocates for Improved Menstrual Hygiene and HPV Awareness in Lagos
Lagos: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has encouraged girls to embrace menstruation with pride and confidence, recognising themselves as vital contributors to humanity’s sustainability. Mrs Aderonke Akinwole, Social and Behavioural Change Specialist at UNICEF, gave the advice during an event on Wednesday organised with the Nigeria Girls’ Guild and Lagos State Primary Health Care […]
Forest Security Service Advocates for Role as National Armed Forest Guard
Abuja: The Commandant-General (C-G) of the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Mr. Joshua Adewole, has called for the adoption of the NFSS as the National Armed Forest Guard, a proposal currently under consideration by the Federal Government. This announcement was made during the 4th Annual Security Summit of the NFSS held in Abuja. According to […]