Abuja: President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt has expressed his support for the Egyptian candidate for UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, emphasizing that this endorsement will promote African unity and solidarity in the international community. In a letter delivered by Mohamed Fouad, the Egyptian ambassador, Al-Sisi highlighted the diplomatic significance of this move, which comes just weeks […]
Month: September 2025
IDP Camp in Edo Transforms Lives by Turning Displaced Children into Professionals
Benin city: When insurgency and herder-farmer violence swept through Borno and Adamawa States between 2010 and 2015, it left hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness in its wake. Boko Haram’s attacks on police stations, schools, and churches forced millions to flee their homes. Over 1,400 schools were destroyed, agriculture was disrupted, and food insecurity deepened. According to […]
Practical Military Leadership Needed to Address National Security Challenges – Ex-CDS
Abuja: Former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Air Marshal Al-Amin Dagash, has called for a new culture of practical and principled leadership among military officers in addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Dagash, one-time Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), made the call in Abuja at the 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner of the NDA 47th […]
World Peace Day: NGO Urges Dialogue and Collaboration to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria
Abuja: An international non-governmental organisation, Search for Common Ground (SCG), has called for greater adoption of non-kinetic approaches such as dialogue to address insecurity in Nigeria. The Country Director of SCG, Nigeria, Mr. Outtara Karno, made the call during a Health Walk on Monday in Abuja. The walk was organised in collaboration with the Nigeria […]
LASPPPA Launches Roadshow to Educate Lagos Residents on Planning Permit Compliance
Lagos: The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) on Monday initiated a road sensitisation campaign to inform residents about the importance of adhering to planning permit laws in anticipation of the 2025 stakeholders’ engagement. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the roadshow in Lagos aimed to raise awareness about the significance of complying with […]