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“After exhaustive technical profiling and background checks, no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations were established against the suspects, and all 48 individuals have been duly released this morning,” SP Ejinre-Adeyemi stated. The Kwara State Police Command has released 48 men who were arrested in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area, after…
“They shot into the air several times before forcing their way into the house. The chairman himself narrowly escaped being kidnapped. It’s a sad development for our community,” the official said. The family of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State,…
“Innoson is not just a Nigerian brand but a West African success story. Its innovation and resilience show the path for sustainable industrialisation in our region,” an ECOWAS official said. The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has visited the Innoson Vehicle…
“This conference is a call to action to confront the persistent challenges associated with Lassa fever by advancing research, diagnostics, and community-led solutions, while enhancing preparedness and response strategies against zoonotic diseases,” he said. Leading health experts, policymakers, and scientists from across the world will gather in Abidjan…
“The UAE has never viewed the Abraham Accords as an abandonment of the Palestinian cause,” Nusseibeh stressed. “Rather, they represent a pathway to reinforce support for an independent Palestinian state.” The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reiterated its commitment to peace, coexistence, and the pursuit of a two-state solution…
Elewere described it as a one-stop destination, comprising a mall, a hotel, restaurants, and other outlets, which would help residents save money and time by meeting multiple needs in one location. A real estate firm, AIBEN Investment and Properties Limited has unveiled a multi-billion naira commercial complex, CitiMall,…
“Africa has the resources, human capital, and creativity to drive global growth. But growth without inclusivity is fragile, and prosperity without equity is unsustainable,” the minister declared. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a bold shift from aid-driven models to investment-led strategies that…
“This mission allows us to measure the real impact of our interventions and ensure that the communities affected by the 2022 floods are not just recovering, but building long-term resilience,” an ECOWAS representative said. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun a six-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)…
The three-day conference, taking place in Praia brought together policymakers, journalists, civil society actors, and development partners to discuss strategies for safeguarding information integrity. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional and international partnerships to combat the spread of misinformation and…
ECOWAS Launches Menstrual Hygiene Project to Empower Girls in Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new initiative in Togo aimed at raising awareness among young people on personal and menstrual hygiene. The pilot project, financed by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), seeks to…
