Written by The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Thursday assured protesting retired police officers that the National Assembly will, next week, formally remove them from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), marking what appears to be a major breakthrough in their long-running agitation. The retirees, who have been keeping vigil at the entrance of the National Assembly […]
The Nigeria Police Force’s Mobile Force, 50 Squadron in Kubwa, Abuja, has issued urgent instructions for all officers assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals, including the Chief Judge of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, to report back to base by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The directive, issued under reference AB: 4087/FCT/50PMF/VOL.10/ […]
Written by Are you ready to take action against Digital Gender-Based Violence and make online spaces safer for women and girls?iLEAD AFRICA is excited to open applications for the 2025 Digital Advocacy Micro Grant, part of our annual iLEADAgainstGBV campaign during the 16Days of Activism. We’re supporting youth-led ideas, innovations, and digital campaigns that address Digital Gender-Based … Continue reading “Apply Now: iLEAD Against GBV Digital Advocacy Micro Grant 2025”
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 as the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention by combining the United Nations International Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Division in the United Nations Office at Vienna. It is a … Continue reading “Finance and Budget Assistant, G4 at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime”
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 as the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention by combining the United Nations International Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Division in the United Nations Office at Vienna. It is a … Continue reading “Office Assistant, G2 at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he returned to Nigeria aboard an Ivorian aircraft amid the coup in Guinea-Bissau. He explained that while both President Bola Tinubu and Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara made arrangements to evacuate him and his delegation from Bissau, the Ivorian team secured landing clearance first due to its … Continue reading “Why I returned to Nigeria From Guinea-Bissau On Ivorian Aircraft — Jonathan”
Russia said Friday it was considering banning popular messaging service WhatsApp, accusing it of failing to prevent crime, and urged its tens of millions of users to switch to domestic alternatives. US technology giant Meta, which owns WhatsApp, said Russia was trying to ban the application because it “defies government attempts to violate … Continue reading “Russia Threatens Total Ban On WhatsApp”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerians have the right to seek help from the international community if the government fails in its constitutional duty to protect them. Obasanjo stated this during the 2025 Plateau Unity Christmas Carol, held at the Ten Commandments Altar in Jos, where he attended as a special guest … Continue reading “Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo”
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Matthew Adepoju, has explained why Nigeria’s satellites cannot provide real-time surveillance data to support the country’s security operations. Adepoju spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday. Responding to concerns about Nigeria’s ability to track recent mass abductions … Continue reading “Insecurity: Why Nigeria’s Satellites Can’t Provide Real-Time Information — NASRDA DG”
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday said Nigeria’s economy has emerged stronger. He specifically pointed out that the economy can withstand external shocks today than ever in its history, noting that Nigeria and Ethiopia are leading economic recovery on the African continent. READ ALSO: Tinubu Approves Committee To … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Economy Now More Resilient, CBN Gov Says”