The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs valued at an estimated N301.058 billion, warning drug barons, traffickers
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UK backs Adeleke, flags vote-buying, BVAS issues
The United Kingdom has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, while raising concerns over vote-buying, voter interference, accessibility for persons with disabilities
Nigeria deploys national platform to track VAW cases
Nigeria has deployed a nationwide reporting platform to track violence against women cases from initial reporting through investigation, prosecution and conviction, in a major step
EU releases €2.3m to fight cholera, Nigeria gets €1.5m
The European Union has released €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria and three other African countries to contain cholera outbreaks that have infected
ECOWAS revives startup awards, puts $65,000 up for grabs
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has revived its Startup Awards with a $65,000 prize pool for the second edition of the competition,
NNPC, EITI deepen transparency partnership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on transparency, deeper
Rainbow coalition reconciles with Fubara
The political crisis that has divided Rivers State’s political establishment may be easing, following significant progress in reconciliation talks between the Rainbow Coalition and Governor
UN women backs 220-hour SGBV law marathon
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has backed a 220-hour Guinness World Record attempt by Nigerian lawyer
SOJA raises alarm over refuse piles in Abuja
Speak Out for Justice Advocacy Ltd./GTE. (SOJA) has raised the alarm over mounting refuse at strategic locations in Dutse and Zuba, Abuja, warning that prolonged
Tinubu hails Adeleke’s Osun victory
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a strong affirmation that democracy will continue
