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The ambassadors collectively expressed readiness to enhance collaboration with ECOWAS in peace and security, regional integration, trade, industrial development and sustainable development initiatives. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has received the Letters of Credence of seven newly appointed ambassadors, reaffirming the regional bloc’s commitment…
For many, the workshop represented more than training. It was a moment of human stakes — families of detained persons waiting for justice, overcrowded cells, courts with cases piling up In a modest conference room in Jos, several dozen men and women in uniform, black robes or legal…
The workshop, held in Ado-Ekiti brought together key justice institutions including the Judiciary, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Correctional Service, Ministry of Justice, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Stakeholders in the Ekiti State justice sector have reaffirmed their commitment to improving the state’s criminal justice system…
“From September 2023 till date, we have been deploying two to three times every month nonstop,” Buba said. “With the President’s support, we cleared our debts and have maintained Nigeria’s steady global presence.” The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has credited…
“She called me before the elections. I didn’t know her, but I prayed for her as a female leader. God answered those prayers. Her work in healthcare speaks for itself. I am thankful she became Chairman and is fulfilling her duties with humanity,” he added. The Nigeria Union…
According to the NUJ, some of these groups have circulated flyers announcing press conferences at the secretariat but fail to show up, further exposing the fraudulent nature of their activities. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has warned the public, government agencies, and corporate organizations to…
Participants will receive practical training on detecting misinformation networks, conflict-sensitive reporting, and tools to reinforce democratic governance and peace in West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a two-day training workshop for journalists in Sierra Leone to enhance information integrity and counter the…
“This development raises serious questions about regional stability and the prospects for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the statement read. The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over reports of an Israeli airstrike on September 9, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, allegedly targeting senior members…
“The issue of ‘proliferation’ undermines the sovereignty of the law. Our specialization enhances expertise and drives economic efficiency, aligning with global trends,” the statement read. The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has responded to recent comments made by the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria…
“The media acts as an intermediary between parliament, government institutions and the public. Public awareness is necessary, and how can we achieve this if not through information sharing and capacity building?” she stated. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace…
