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By Tracy Ohovwore Dr Nnimmo Bassey, Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), has cautioned that Nigeria’s embrace of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) threatens the country’s food sovereignty, biodiversity, and cultural heritage. Delivering a keynote address at the National Symposium on GMOs held on 1 September 2025, Bassey argued that the root…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it is deeply saddened by the passing of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, whom he described as a distinguished friend of the Commission and a stalwart champion of human rights. In a statement on Monday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu said:…
As the world commemorates the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of enforced disappearances, kidnappings, and abductions in Nigeria, describing them as a grave assault on human dignity. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr, Tony Ojukwu expressed this concern…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has welcomed the conviction of pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa by a Finnish court, saying sponsors of terrorism will be held accountable, regardless of their location. The Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti, Finland sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism offences. The court found Ekpa guilty…
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has hailed the conviction of Nigerian-born separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, by a Finnish court. In a statement, Fagbemi said Ekpa’s sentencing is a confirmation of his complicity in violent crimes in the South East region. He welcomed the six-year prison sentence handed down…
The Päijät-Häme District Court on Monday sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences. The 40-year-old former municipal politician from Lahti was convicted on multiple charges, including participation in the activities of a terrorist organization, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations…
The deputy governor of Edo state, Hon Dennis Idahosa, says IGP Solomon Arase (rtd.) dedication to service and commitment to national security will remain a source of pride to Edo state and the nation at large The deputy governor described Arase’s demise as a great loss, not only to tge state but to the entire…
By Emamuzo Iboma The Akwa Ibom State government has announced a thorough investigation into the sudden death of a pregnant woman and her newborn at the General Hospital in Ikot Ekpene, following widespread social media outcry and allegations of medical negligence. A viral video shows grieving relatives pleading with Governor Umo Eno to intervene, highlighting…
The Edo State Government has announced plans to conduct a maternity test on a 19-month-old baby allegedly infected with HIV at a private hospital in Benin City. It was gathered that the test, which will be fully funded by the government, forms part of ongoing investigations to unravel the actual source of the infection. The…
The Edo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mitchell Ofoyeju, has decorated seven officers who were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commander of Narcotics by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa. Decorating the officers, Ofoyeju charged them to see their elevation as a call to greater action…