Abuja: The Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has congratulated the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. Asadu, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described Mrs Tinubu as ‘a rare gem’ who was devoted to the service of the nation and humanity. According to News Agency of […]
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Organisation, Stakeholders Call for Climate-Smart Investment in Africa
Lagos: The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) and investment stakeholders have urged prioritisation of climate-smart investing to enhance sustainability in Africa. The call was made at the AVPA West Africa Regional Convening on Monday at Victoria Island, Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, AVPA drives Africa’s sustainable growth by unlocking capital for social impacts […]
Elgeyo Marakwet County Government Partners with Registrar of Persons for Mass ID Registration
Nairobi: The Elgeyo Marakwet county government is set to collaborate with the registrar of persons to facilitate a two-week mass registration exercise aimed at providing national identity cards to residents. The registration effort will take place from September 29th to October 11th, targeting individuals who currently lack IDs, which are essential for their enrollment with […]
Drug Abuse Threatens Nigeria’s Future, Marwa Warns Youths
Abuja: The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Tuesday warned that drug abuse among young people remains one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s future. Marwa gave the warning in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the Football Anti-Drug Abuse Programme tagged ‘Kick Out Drug Abuse’ (KODA), organised […]
Nyanya Bombing Case Stalled for Over a Decade Amid Judicial Delays
Abuja: Eleven years after the Nyanya twin bombings that killed many people and injured hundreds, justice is still pending for the victims and their families. The terrorism trial has been stalled by repeated adjournments and delays, raising concerns about Nigeria’s ability to deliver timely justice in terrorism cases. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]