In a damning indictment of Nigeria’s criminal justice system, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that a staggering 93% of inmates in
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Nigeria joins ICAO trust network, ends passport verification challenges
Nigeria has achieved a major breakthrough in international travel security after successfully integrating its passport authentication system into the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Public
FG partners diaspora to boost tourism, attract investment
The Federal Government has unveiled a fresh strategy to reposition Nigeria’s tourism sector by leveraging the country’s global diaspora to improve its international image, attract
ECOWAS concludes finance review ahead of key summit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded a critical three-day review of its administrative and financial systems in Freetown, Sierra Leone, setting
Nigeria loses over 70% of forests, experts demand urgent action
Environmental experts, traditional rulers, civil society organisations and community leaders have raised the alarm over Nigeria’s worsening ecological crisis, revealing that the country has lost
Troops rescue 13 kidnap victims, repel terrorists in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 13 kidnapped victims during separate intelligence-driven operations in Zamfara State, dealing another
Army, defence correspondents deepen media partnership
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) as part of efforts to enhance strategic
Army, ICRC strengthen partnership on humanitarian protection, national security
The Nigerian Army and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing national security, protecting civilians and
Amnesty International demands release of Kaduna critic held for 21 days
Amnesty International has renewed its call for the immediate and unconditional release of Jonah Bonet, popularly known as Pompo, alleging that he has been arbitrarily
Police arrest suspected bandit, recover 109 rounds of ammunition in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit in Bichi Local Government Area and recovered an AK-47 magazine, 109 rounds of live ammunition,
