The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS on Monday formally launched its Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), ushering in what it described as the most significant digital transformation in its history and setting an ambitious target to become a fully paperless regional judicial institution by 2030. The unveiling of the multilingual digital platform at the Court’s headquarters in Abuja marked the end of decades of largely paper-based judicial administration and the beginning of a technology-driven justice system designed to make litigation faster, cheaper and more accessible to over 400 million citizens across the 15 ECOWAS member states. Speaking at the historic…
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The Federal Government, UN Women and development partners on Monday, 29 june, 2026 declared traditional, religious and community leaders as indispensable allies in the campaign to end gender-based violence (GBV) and dismantle harmful social norms across Nigeria and West Africa, even as they announced a new regional initiative to tackle the growing threat of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. The commitment was reaffirmed at the close-out of the Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy and Prevention (LEAP) Project, a three-year Ford Foundation-funded programme implemented by UN Women to mobilise traditional and cultural leaders against GBV. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday, 29 June, 2026 formally commenced the induction of assault rifles and advanced pistols into its operational structure for the first time since its establishment 36 years ago, marking a significant shift in its strategy to confront increasingly armed and violent drug trafficking syndicates. The landmark development was unveiled by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (rtd), during the inauguration of a specialised Train-the-Trainer Course on Weapon Handling at the NDLEA Academy in Jos, Plateau State. The training, which focuses on the handling of AK-47 Type 56-1…
As Nigeria’s internally displaced population continues to swell amid insecurity, conflict and climate-induced disasters, key stakeholders have called for a dramatic shift from relief-based interventions to investment-led solutions that could transform millions of displaced Nigerians from aid dependants into drivers of economic growth. The call came at a high-level engagement in Abuja convened by the Amahoro Coalition, where policymakers, agribusiness leaders and development partners challenged the conventional narrative around internal displacement and advocated the integration of displaced populations into productive sectors of the economy, especially agriculture and its value chains. Speaking at the forum, Strategy Custodian and Partnerships Lead at…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has strongly condemned the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, Ardo Risku Mohammed, describing the attack as a devastating blow to ongoing efforts aimed at fostering peace, dialogue and harmonious coexistence in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, 28 June, 2026, by the Director-General of the Institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, the IPCR said the late MACBAN leader was widely recognised as a tireless advocate of reconciliation and peaceful engagement among the diverse ethnic and religious communities in Benue, noting…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, intercepting a businesswoman allegedly attempting to smuggle 7.5 kilogrammes of cocaine to China, seizing a massive ₦12.3 billion consignment of imported cannabis at Lagos ports, and dismantling a syndicate accused of planting illicit drugs in the luggage of unsuspecting interstate passengers. The sweeping operations, carried out across Lagos, Abuja and Anambra, also led to the arrest of three suspected transnational traffickers found with 558,900 pills of Tramadol concealed in a specially fabricated compartment of a truck. The China-bound suspect, identified as 38-year-old Iwebema Ogechi Peace,…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has congratulated Osasere Okundaye on emerging as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at the age of 16. In a statement on Monday, 29 June, 2026, Olawande described the feat as a remarkable demonstration of hard work, discipline, resilience and commitment to excellence. “I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant at just 16 years of age. “This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” the minister said. He noted that Okundaye had become a…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Ogun State Government has dismissed as false and malicious allegations that members of the State Executive Council prostrate before Governor Dapo Abiodun whenever he is displeased with them, describing the claim as a calculated attempt to ridicule the governor and mislead the public. The government, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, was reacting to a publication by a blog, Naijamixed, titled, “Cabinet members reportedly prostrate before Ogun State Governor when he is displeased with them.” It maintained that no commissioner or cabinet member had ever been compelled…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has lent his voice to the global campaign against hard drug use, drug abuse, and illicit trafficking as the world marks the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day). The annual observance raises awareness about the dangers posed by illicit drugs and reinforces global efforts toward building a society free from drug abuse. In a statement released through his media office, Hon. Akinpelu strongly condemned the use of hard drugs, describing drug abuse as a destructive menace that has devastated countless lives, homes, businesses, and…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, describing her as one of the leading figures whose vision, innovation, and commitment have transformed the business of sports in Nigeria. In a goodwill message to commemorate her birthday, Hon. Adeboye applauded Mrs. Olopade’s remarkable contributions to sports marketing, event management, corporate partnerships, and the commercialization of sports, noting that her work has helped redefine how sporting events are packaged, promoted, and delivered in…