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In a significant move to protect the environment, improve public health, and reduce public nuisance across Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has signed two executive orders to address these critical concerns. The first executive order prohibits the indiscriminate felling of trees, while the second mandates a monthly statewide sanitation exercise. At a brief event…
By: Dr. James Bwala Vice President Kashim Shettima’s international engagements have significantly elevated Nigeria’s profile among progressive nations. Shettima has positioned Nigeria as a proactive contributor to international development and security initiatives through strategic diplomacy and active participation in global forums. His efforts in fostering bilateral relations with key countries have enhanced economic cooperation, attracting…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has delivered its judgment in Homeland Study Group Foundation & 30 Ors v. The Republic of Ghana (Application No: ECW/CCJ/APP/12/24), ruling on claims of unlawful detention and violations of human rights arising from the arrest and prosecution of individuals advocating for the independence of Western Togoland. Case BackgroundThe case was…
The National Project Coordinator, European Investment Bank, assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation -Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) on Friday, holding a high-level meeting with the project coordinators of the 23 participating states ahead of the project launch. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adams Kambari, represented by Director Legal Services, Mrs O. A. Salako,…
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to combating human trafficking in the country. She made the declaration at a strategic meeting with Hajia Binta Adamu Bello, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), at…
The U.S. government once again discredits itself by unjustly including Cuba on the List of countries that “do not fully cooperate with its anti-terrorism efforts”. Once again, the State Department turns the fight against international terrorism into a unilateral political exercise against countries that do not bow to its hegemonic interests. Exactly one year ago,…
Prince Woke The trial of twelve suspects accused of murdering late Inspector Christiana Erekere resumed today at the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt. The first defendant, Miss Joy Uwheraka, took the stand to open her defence. Miss Uwheraka told the court she had gone to the Taaba Police Station to retrieve a driver’s…
By: Dr. James Bwala Beyond the superficial rhetoric surrounding attendance at weddings and condolences, Shettima’s domestic engagements reveal a profound commitment to loyalty that transcends mere social obligation. In many political contexts, such public displays are often dismissed as symbolic gestures; however, Shettima’s consistent presence at such intimate events within his community underscores a deliberate…
Uko Okon Engr. Ubong Idemudo, a philanthropist and national leader of the Progressive People’s Resolution (PPR), has received the Harbinger of Academic Excellence in Africa award. This recognition acknowledges Idemudo’s transformative contributions to education and youth empowerment across the continent. The award was presented during a ceremony in Abuja, in partnership with the Education Students’…
Uko Okon The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sensitised traders at Akpan Andem market in Akwa Ibom state and advised them to take proactive measures ahead of predicted flooding. In collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), the Red Cross, and NYSC members, NEMA marched across Udo Umana Street, Johnson…