The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a pilot programme in Benue State aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment and digital peacebuilding
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Commonwealth law ministers call for action to strengthen rule of law
Justice ministers and attorneys general from across the Commonwealth have convened in Fiji for a high-level meeting focused on reinforcing the rule of law and
NDLEA officer killed in Bonny drug raid, six suspects arrested
An operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been killed during a raid on a suspected drug enclave in Bonny Island, Rivers
NiMet warns of variable rainfall, warmer 2026
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has unveiled its 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), projecting variable rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, a severe August Break in
NAFARL links agriculture to national security, advances food security agenda
The Executive Director of Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFARL), Major General Sinyinah Nicodemus, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s food security
Army deploys special forces in Plateau to tackle rising insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion, a special
Lagos unveils roadmap for West Africa financial hub
Lagos State has taken a significant step toward repositioning Nigeria as a global investment destination with the unveiling of a comprehensive roadmap to establish a
Amnesty International warns of escalating insecurity in Northern Nigeria
Amnesty International Nigeria has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, highlighting that rural communities in the north are living in constant fear of
Police arrest Dr. Babatunde kidnappers after hospital encounter
The Edo State Police Command has made major strides in the investigation of Dr. Abu Babatunde’s kidnapping, following a series of arrests during intelligence-led operations
Joint security operation launched in Amasiri to protect citizens, combat criminal networks
The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has clarified that the ongoing security operation in Amasiri, Ebonyi State, is a joint effort with other agencies
