The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned construction companies and contractors operating in the Federal Capital Territory to desist from damaging underground
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NHRC chief urges West Africa to break silence on gender violence
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, has called for urgent regional action to combat gender-based violence, warning that millions
FG, World Bank begin plans to restore degraded northern landscapes
The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has commenced the appraisal and validation of nine Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs) aimed at addressing
NSCDC arrests 16 in crackdown on kidnapping, illegal mining, fake dollar racket
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a suspected criminal syndicate linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking, illegal mining and the production of
Great Ife alumni hails Adejare Bello’s appointment as OAU pro-chancellor
The Great Ife Alumni Association has commended the appointment of Adejare Bello as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
NHRC raises concern over early marriage, gender violence
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over the continued prevalence of early and forced marriages, low female participation in governance, and increasing
NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos councillor, seizes drugs concealed in baby diapers
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intensified their nationwide anti-narcotics operations, arresting a former Lagos councillor and uncovering multiple drug consignments
ActionAid urges passage of special seats bill on international women’s day
As Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, ActionAid Nigeria has called for urgent political and institutional reforms to address the
DSS arrests suspected ESN commander over Enugu killings
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Sabastine Odo Odam, in connection with
Nigeria issues emergency contacts for citizens in Middle East
The Federal Government has released emergency contact details for Nigerian citizens living in the Middle East following rising tensions in parts of the region. In
