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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in partnership with the Bayelsa State Government and with support from the Government of Denmark has launched the Youth Peace Champions programme in Bayelsa State. The programme, which marks a significant stride in empowering young Nigerians as drivers of sustainable peace, is a strategic expansion that…
Twelve Nigerian trapped workers rescued in Central African Republic (CAR) on Friday narrated their ordeal on breathing air of freedom in Nigeria, alleging that they were sexually harassed by their Chinese employers while workers at mining site. The 12 stranded Nigerian men whose video went viral some three weeks ago finally arrived Nigeria and paid…
By Uko Okon A cross section of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Akwa Ibom State have disowned Mr. Harry Udoh, denying his claims of being the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom Civil Society Forum. In a press statement signed by multiple CSO representatives in Uyo on Friday, the groups asserted that there is no umbrella…
By Uko Okon The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in collaboration with Mr Paul Ekpo, the member representing Etinan Federal Constituency, has distributed oil palm seedlings and money to 50 farmers in the area. Our Correspondent reports that Etinan Federal Constituency is made of Etinan, Nsit Ibom and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas. Our Correspondent…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of the readiness of his ministry to support ongoing drug control efforts by the anti-narcotics agency especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for drug users undergoing…
Rivers State Police Command has declared one Goodness Vitalis Edogi aged 33 years,an ex Soldier missing. According to a statement signed by SP Grace Iringe Koko,Public Relations Officer of the Command, He is a native of Assiga main town in Yakurr LGA of Cross Rivers State but resides in Eliozu community Obio/Akpor LGA,Rivers State. He…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), otherwise known as Doctors Without Borders has expressed concern over the rising number of cholera cases in Zamfara State, citing high number of cases from three of the state’s Ministry of Health (MOH) medical facilities it supports. In a statement on Thursday, it said from mid-June to early August, the medical…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,850 officers and men to ensure a hitch-free by-election across 16 constituencies in 12 states on Saturday. The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, on Thursday, assured the public of the Corps’ readiness to ensure the Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, secure election materials,…
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) haa commended Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, for the reintroduction of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) in primary and secondary schools, and the approval of monthly stipends to all pastors in the state to encourage them to continue praying for peace. According to the group, these decisive and…
By Uko Okon Connected Development (CODE), a Non Governmental Organisation, has advised members of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) to always communicate with community members before embarking on any project. According to the organisation, this is to foster better relationships between the HCDT members and the community to ensure that projects are executed with…