The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protect and promote the rights of older persons, with a particular focus on accessibility, infrastructure, and habitat, including transport and housing.This statement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN at the 14th session of the...
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE BOY CHILD: NHRC HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING BOYS’ RIGHTS
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has emphasized the significance of safeguarding the well-being of the Boy Child worldwide. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, voiced the Commission’s support at the celebration of the 2024 International Day of the Boy Child, acknowledging the unique challenges and opportunities faced by boys globally. Originating in 2018 as...
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FG TO COLLABORATES WITH TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE ENVIRONMENT
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has stated that the Federal Government will continue to collaborate with the traditional institutions in the country, especially in protection and preservation of the environment through discouraging tree felling and promoting clean cooking. The Minister disclosed this when the Emir of Nasarawa and former Minister of Environment, His...
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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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Iran strike triggers row with Iraq as fears of regional turmoil grow
On Tuesday, an Iranian missile strike on targets in northern Iraq sparked an unusual spat between the neighbours, with Tehran maintaining that the attack was meant to dissuade Israeli spies from posing threats and Baghdad recalling its ambassador in protest. Late on Monday, Iranian media reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards had struck what they described...
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INDIA TO RECEIVE 10 CORPS MEMBERS FOR YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Ten Corps Members are billed to travel to the Republic of India on Sunday to participate in a Youth Exchange Programme organized by the Indian National Cadet Corps. The programmre is held annually in commemoration of the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, drawing participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and other continents. During a...
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U.S. embassy in Baghdad confirms missile attack
Two rocket salvos were fired at the U.S. embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Friday, according to a U.S. embassy spokesman. The embassy spokesman said there were no casualties and said they were investigating the incident. There are indications that pro-Iranian militias were behind the attack.So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the...
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FCT MINISTER, BARRISTER WIKE RECEIVES IMMEDIATE PAST NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR TO JAMAICA
…COMMENDS HER SELFLESS SERVICE TO THE NATION Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, The Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory, on Wednesday received the immediate past Nigerian Ambassador to Jamaica and Dominican Republic, Dr Maureen P. Tamuno, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. The FCT Minister commended the Ambassador an indigene of Rivers...
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NIGERIAN FCT MINISTER, BARRISTER NYESOME WIKE PRESENTS N61.5 BILLION 2023 SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET TO NASS
Jeffrey Adaralegbe, Nigeria. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike today presented a N61,553,778,259 billion 2023 statutory supplementary budget proposal for the FCT before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees of the National Assembly. During the presentation before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees in Abuja on Wednesday, November...
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NIGERIA, US TO SET UP TEAM ON FOUNDING MINING PROJECTS IN NIGERIA.
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake with the United States Assistant Secretary for Energy & Natural Resources, Geoffrey Pratt discussing at the Mines & Money conference in London On the sidelines of the Mines & Money conference holding in London, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake and United States Assistant Secretary...