Nigerians have been assured of the promotion and protection of their fundamental human rights including right to freedom of expression and the press in all circumstances. In a statement marking the 2024 World Press Freedom Day, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN reaffirmed the commitment of the Commission to safeguarding...
Category: Development
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OROSANYA REPORT: PCC SEEKS REVIEW OF RECOMMENDATION
The Chief Nigerian Ombudsman. Hon. Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf has described the recommendation by the Orasanya Report for the Public Complaints Commission to be subsumed by the National Human Rights Commission as erroneous stressing that the recommendaton is not in line with global practice. The Hon. Chief. Commissioner Hon. Abimbola Ayo_Yusuf made this assertion yesterday when he...
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COMPLETION OF FCT ROAD PROJECTS IS A PROMISE KEPT-WIKE
…SAYS RENEWED HOPE AGENDA IS ALIVE IN THE FCT Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that the completion of FCT road projects is in keeping with promises made to residents of the Territory.  The FCT Minister made the statement in Abuja over the weekend when he carried...
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FG TO FAST TRACK DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES IN NIGER DELTA REGION (NDR)
The Honourable Minister, Ministry of Niger Delta Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh (FNSE) says the Federal Government (FG) has identified a need to harness enormous potentials and investments of Public Private Partnership (PPP) towards fast track of developmental strides in the NDR. FRM L-R, THE DEPUTY GOV OF ABIA STATE, Ikechukwu Emetu, The Hon.Min Of Niger...
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Nigeria Customs Service Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality in Decision-Making
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its dedication to promoting gender equality in decision-making processes as part of its efforts to combat gender discrimination and gender-based violence. At a capacity-building workshop on gender inclusivity, co-organized by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the NCS in Abuja on Monday, April 22, 2024, the Comptroller-General of...
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Zoonotic Disease: Kwara Govt Receives 330,400 Doses of Anthrax Vaccines From L-PRES Project
The Kwara State Government has received a total of 330,400 doses of anthrax vaccines from the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, with a view to ensuring total eradication of anthrax disease in the Country. Taking delivery of the vaccine, the State Commissioner for Agriculture...
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BE SECURITY CONSCIOUS, DG WARNS CORPS MEMBERS*
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has warned Corps Members to be security conscious throughout their service year. He advised them not to undermine their safety by embarking on frivolous adventures that can endanger their lives. General Ahmed stated this while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two Corps...
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National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), World Bank and Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction Organise Lesson Learned Exercise (LLE) of the 2022 flood*
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction, has organized a two-day Lessons Learned Exercise (LLE) on the 2022 floods, taking place on April 24th and 25th, 2024. This event gathers key stakeholders including State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA), journalists, Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs),...
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KATSINA GOV TASKS CORPS MEMBERS ON NATION BUILDING*
The Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda has tasked Corps Members deployed to the State for the one year national service to strive towards nation building. He also lauded the immense contributions of successive batches of Corps Members to the socio-economic development of Katsina State over the years, especially through Corps Members’ Community...
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Kwara Govt confiscates suspected beef
The Kwara State Ministry of Environment has temporarily shut the abattoir at Mandate Market in Ilorin to allow for fumigation and general cleaning of the area following suspected meat poisoning in the facility. Dr. Abubakar Ayinla, permanent secretary of the ministry, said the steps are part of the efforts to protect members of the public...