2 h. ago FG Tightens Noose On Human Trafficking, Urges Stronger Subnational Action

The federal government has reiterated its firm resolve to eliminate human trafficking, pledging sustained action and strategic collaboration to combat the menace at all levels. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, stated this while declaring open the 27th National Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum (NSCF) on human trafficking in Abuja on Wednesday. […]

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2 h. ago eHealth Africa Partners BellaNaija To Champion Adolescent Girls’ Health

eHealth Africa, a leader in data-driven digital health innovations and mobile/web-based solutions that enhance healthcare access for underserved communities, has partnered with BellaNaija, a leading lifestyle and media platform, to improve the health and well-being of women and adolescent girls across Africa. This strategic collaboration underscores a shared commitment to spotlight and address the unique […]

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3 h. ago How 707 Researchers Generate 152 Prototypes Through TETFund’s R4i Initiative

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has had a profound and transformative effect on Nigeria’s research and innovation through its Research for Impact (R4i) Programme. The R4i initiative, designed to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world solutions is fostering collaboration among researchers. The programme has so far led to the development of over […]

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6 h. ago Sowore storms Force headquarters, asks Egbetokun to vacate office

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has reiterated his call on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to vacate his office on the ground that he has exceeded the constitutional retirement age of 60 years. Sowore, who made the call yesterday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja said it was unacceptable […] The post Sowore storms Force headquarters, asks Egbetokun to vacate office appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Rivers administrator under fire over LG, electoral chiefs’ removal

The Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) came under scathing criticisms on Wednesday following the sacking of the 23 local government caretakers and the head of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The caretakers were replaced with administrators in the 23 LGAS in the state, while the RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli Read More

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13 h. ago SGF Sets Performance Targets, Launches New Accountability System

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has inaugurated a new Performance Management System (PMS) designed to improve transparency, accountability, and service delivery within the federal bureaucracy. Speaking at the launch the PMS held at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Senator Akume, in […]

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13 h. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy detained without trial, Lawyer laments

  A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has described the case of Alabi Quadri, a minor detained at the Kirikiri Minimum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos since January, as another example of the failings of Nigeria’s criminal justice system. In a preliminary statement issued on Wednesday via X, Effiong disclosed that he visited the Magistrate Read More

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16 h. ago ‘APC Gov’t Don’t Believe In Human Beings, Only Crude Oil, Next Elections’, Ex

Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of prioritising crude oil and political power over the lives and safety of Nigerian citizens. In a video shared on Facebook on Wednesday evening, Fayose condemned the government’s handling of persistent insecurity in the […]

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19 h. ago Court adjourns hearing on Delta’s missing corpse to April 17

A Delta State High Court sitting in the Isiokolo Judicial Division has adjourned hearing till April 17, 2025, in a case of alleged mysterious disappearance of the corpse of a 78-year-old man, Joseph Ighorhiohwunu. The suit, filed as a fundamental human rights application under Suit No. HCI/FR/32/2024 was brought before the court and filed in Read More

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19 h. ago Sowore Leads Protest To Police Headquarters, Demands Removal Of IGP Over Alleged Illegal Tenure Extension

Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday, led a protest to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters (FHQ) in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over what he described as an “illegal tenure extension” for the Number 1 policeman. The protesters, holding banners that featured an altered […]

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19 h. ago Activist petitions FG over passport extortion by NIS officers in Delta

Following series of complaint by residents of Delta State over arbitrary charges by the officers of the  Delta State Command,  Nigeria Immigration Service, Asaba, a human rights activist, Mr Victor Ojei, has called on the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, to as a matter of urgency stop the illegal charges in the state. Read More

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24 h. ago INFINIX NOTE 50 SERIES: THE ART OF STRENGTH, A MASTERPIECE IN METAL

In a market where mid-range smartphones often compromise on materials and design, the Infinix Note 50 Series emerges as a game-changer, seamlessly blending luxury and durability. At the heart of this innovation is the ArmorAlloy™ metal frame, a fusion of Damascus steel and aerospace-grade aluminum, offering users a device that is both resilient and refined. […] The post INFINIX NOTE 50 SERIES: THE ART OF STRENGTH, A MASTERPIECE IN METAL appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Babcock VC reiterates commitment to producing employable graduates

The Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Prof Ademola Tayo, has reiterated the commitment of the university to producing graduates who are not only socially and academically sound, but are also equipped with hands-on skills to navigate life after school and build a successful career for themselves. Tayo, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed this Read More

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25 h. ago Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has called on African nations to urgently invest in their human capital and scale up productivity as a strategy to mitigate the impact of potential trade disruptions under a second Donald Trump presidency in the United […] The post Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Invest In Our Youths, Obi Urges African Leaders

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has advised African leaders to invest in the huge potential of youthful human capital of over a billion workforce in the continent. Obi said this against the backdrop of the disruptive trade Tariff of the United States President Donald Trump on the continent. He spoke […]

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30 h. ago Northern Group Blasts Rumour Mongers Over INEC Chairman’s Replacement Story

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned recent rumours that Professor Mahmood Yakubu has been replaced as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued by its president general, Yerima Shettima, the Arewa Group categorically described such claims as ‘fake and mischievous’. Shettima said that in a time when Nigeria […]

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31 h. ago Shettima Urges NISO To Fix Electricity, National Grid Challenges

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Limited’s Board of Directors to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across Nigeria. According to him, while expectations are high, members of […]

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33 h. ago VP Shettima Urges NISO To Fix Electricity, National Grid Challenges

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members of Board of the Directors of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Limited to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across Nigeria. According to him, while expectations were high, […]

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37 h. ago Shettima, Adesina advocate strong political will as Kaduna unveils agro

Vice President Kashim Shettima and President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, have emphasised the need for sustained political commitment as Kaduna State inaugurates its Special Agro-Industrial Zones initiative. SAPZ is an initiative designed to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and promote industrialisation in the agricultural sector. The SAPZ programme is being Read More

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38 h. ago Nigerian convicted of double murderer wins human rights case in UK

A Nigerian, Obina Christopher Ezeoke, who was jailed for life for the brutal killings of a mother and her sleeping nephew in north London, has successfully argued that his human rights were breached due to the excessive length of time it took for his case to come to trial. Ezeoke, 32, faced an unprecedented five Read More

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