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Nigeria to Host First African Road Crash Victims Conference

Abuja: Nigeria is set to host the inaugural International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) in November. The conference aims to amplify the voices of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) victims and their families across the continent. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made at a joint press conference in Abuja by the […]

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Nigeria Emphasises Community Resilience in Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Abuja: The Federal Government has emphasised prevention, human rights and community resilience in its fight against terrorism in the revised Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE). The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, highlighted this focus during a validation workshop on the revised policy […]

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NUSA Seeks Voting Rights for Nigerians in Diaspora

London: The President of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), Smart Nwobi, has called on the Federal Government to initiate steps to facilitate diaspora voting. Nwobi made the call at a summit organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-D). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Nwobi highlighted the significant contributions of […]

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns to National Assembly Without Apology to Senate

Abuja: Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday entered the National Assembly Complex, gaining access to her office after serving out her six-month suspension. Speaking with journalists, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she would not apologise to the Senate, claiming she had survived injustice. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Akpoti-Uduaghan insisted that it would be unjust if she […]

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Gates Foundation Pledges $912 Million to Combat AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

New york: The Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of 912 million dollars over the next three years to support the Global Fund’s efforts in combating AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This pledge aims to encourage governments to make critical decisions impacting millions of lives. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Bill Gates, Chair of the […]