Washington D.C.: The U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub recently hosted a digital press briefing, bringing together U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and the Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Robert Scott. The briefing focused on advancing U.S.-Africa security cooperation, particularly highlighting recent engagements in Angola […]
Day: July 28, 2025
‘Beyond Expectations’, A Legacy of Integrity: Yakubu Mohammed, Journalist, Reformer & Reluctant Politician
Lagos: In “Beyond Expectations,” veteran journalist and media entrepreneur Yakubu Mohammed delivers a deeply personal yet historically significant memoir that chronicles not only his extraordinary life journey but also key moments in Nigeria’s political and media evolution. According to News Agency of Nigeria, for readers who have long sought clarity on Dele Giwa and the […]
ActionAid Nigeria Calls for Urgent Reforms in Security and Food Policies
Abuja: ActionAid Nigeria’s General Assembly has called on the Federal Government to urgently reform the national security architecture to address widespread violence across the country. This includes persistent herder attacks, civilian casualties from military airstrikes, and the violent suppression of protests. The call was contained in a communiqu© issued at the end of the assembly’s […]
Expert Urges Stakeholders to Support Reforms in Mining Sector
Abuja: Mr Adesola Obisola, an economic expert, has urged stakeholders in the mining industry to support the ongoing reforms being implemented by the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO). Obisola in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the agency needed the necessary support instead of spreading unfounded allegations against it. He emphasized […]
Vandalism of Manhole Covers, Guardrails, Road Lights Worries Lagos Residents
Lagos: Some Lagos residents on Sunday raised concerns over rising cases of vandalism of manhole covers, guardrails, solar lights, and other road safety fittings in the state. The residents expressed worry that the fittings had been stolen from streets and major roads in various parts of the commercial centre, describing the act as wicked and […]