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Fund Communities To Defend Themselves Against Insecurity

23.09.2025

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has urged the Federal Government to empower and fund local communities to defend themselves against kidnappers, bandits, and other violent criminals. The call was made in a communiqué issued after the group’s caucus meeting at the residence of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, where members expressed concern over worsening insecurity and...

Nigeria Must Address Peculiarities In Its Democracy – Kukah

23.09.2025

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said Nigeria must address the peculiarities in the kind of democracy it operates to achieve inclusive governance. Delivering a lecture at the Niger Delta University (NDU) during the third Annual Memorial Public Lecture in honour of Dr. Ayebakepreye Amba Ambaiowei, Bishop Kukah warned that ethnicity, religion,...

100,000 SUPA Trainees To Sit For Soft Skills Examinations

23.09.2025

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced that about 100,000 trainees participating in the second phase of its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme will sit for examinations on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. A statement issued on Tuesday in Jos by the Head of Press and Public Relations of ITF, Mr. Thomas Ngor, said the examinations will...

Osun Stakeholders Push For Improved Adolescent Healthcare

23.09.2025

Stakeholders in Osun State have called for stronger healthcare interventions to support the growth and development of adolescents. The call was made on Tuesday in Osogbo during the quarterly meeting of the Adolescent & Youth Health and Development Technical Working Group (AYHD TWG). They urged greater collaboration from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), international donors, and...

Nigerian Army Donates Fertilizer To Zamfara Farmers

23.09.2025

The 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, has distributed free fertilizer to 100 farmers in Zamfara State as part of its non-kinetic strategy to promote peace and stability in the region. Brigade Commander Brig.-Gen. Mustapha Jimoh, represented by the Assistant Chief of Staff, Lt.-Col. Isah Galadima, said the gesture was aimed at boosting food security and...

Abia: Otti Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

23.09.2025

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, on Tuesday, announced the reshuffling of the State Executive Council (SEC) with the addition of two Commissioners and a Special Adviser. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Banquet Hall, Government House in Umuahia, Governor Otti described the new appointments as part of his administration’s strategy to periodically...

CBAAC DG Pledges Support For 2nd Int’l Children Creative, Culture Festival

23.09.2025

The Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), Hon. Aisha Adamu Augie, has pledged her organisation’s support for the 2nd International Children Creative and Culture Festival scheduled for Friday, September 27, at the Nigerian Tulip International College Hall in Abuja. Augie said the festival provides a platform for young talents...

How UNILAG Faculty President Drowned At Lagos Beach

23.09.2025

Following the infodemic surrounding the tragic death of a final year student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and President of the Faculty of Education, Balogun Damilola, sources privy to the development have narrated the incident. New Telegraph gathered that Damilola, who passed away at the Ibeju Lekki beach, was scheduled to commence his teaching...

Angolan President João Lourenço Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize

23.09.2025

Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his contributions to peace and stability across Africa. The nomination, submitted by Angolan academic and international policy analyst Afonso Botáz, highlights Lourenço’s effective diplomacy in mediating regional conflicts and his commitment to national reconciliation and justice. Botáz commended...

Niger, UNICEF Train LGA Directors On Budget, Planning For Vulnerable

23.09.2025

The Niger State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced the training of Local Government Directors of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS) to improve their capacity in preparing realistic and well-costed budgets that address the needs of the poor and vulnerable. Declaring open the three-day workshop on Strengthening Capacity for...