By Segun Adewale in Gombe The Gombe State contingent of Forest Guards has arrived at the Mobile Police Training School in Osun State, where their training has officially commenced as part of efforts by the Gombe State Government to strengthen security and safeguard forest reserves The recruits departed for the training yesterday after undergoing a rigorous screening exercise in Gombe, where about 700 candidates were carefully vetted at the instance of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in preparation for the specialized programme. The training is designed to equip the forest guards with the necessary skills and operational capacity required to effectively…
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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN has disclosed that the Ministry is to commence a programme tagged “ Energise Commercialisation”. He disclosed this while on a visit to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House Abuja. Dr Tochukwu Udeh who explained that the visit was to inform the First Lady of the decision of the Ministry to have her be the Champion of the program pointed out that it is aimed at moving the nation from a technology importing nation to a technology innovating nation. The Minister noted that…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Gateway International Airport (GIA) is on the verge of making history. The Nigerian aviation authorities, in collaboration with the Ogun State government, are working tirelessly to ensure a smooth maiden airlift of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have already inspected and designated the airport as one of the 17 approved departure centres for the 2026 Hajj. This milestone marks a significant development in Ogun State’s aviation infrastructure, positioning the airport as a key player in the region’s logistics and commerce.…
In a strategic move to strengthen collaboration between the local government and traditional institution, the newly appointed Executive Cabinet Members of Imota Local Council Development Area on Monday, March 9, 2026, paid a familiarization visit to the palace of the Ranodu of Imota. The delegation was led by the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, alongside the Vice Chairman, Hon. (Princess) Abisoye Omowunmi Jimoh, and other members of the newly inaugurated executive cabinet. The visit was aimed at formally introducing the new cabinet members to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajibade Bakare Agoro, CFR, Ranodu of…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intensified advocacy for the protection of women and girls by organising a community town hall meeting in Bwari as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day. The sensitisation programme brought together traditional rulers, youth leaders, women groups and other community stakeholders to discuss the need for stronger action against discrimination and violence affecting women. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, said the annual commemoration of International Women’s Day provides an important opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while drawing attention to the obstacles that still limit their full participation…
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Claudio Monteiro Gonçalves, has called for stronger regional action to combat gender-based violence and ensure justice for women and girls across West Africa, warning that many victims still suffer in silence. Gonçalves, who was represented by the Acting Deputy Registrar of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Mrs. Marie Sanie, made the call in Abuja during the court’s celebration of International Women’s Day, organised by the CCJ Women Forum under the theme “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls,” with a sub-theme urging stakeholders to “Break the Silence: End Gender-Based Violence Now.”…
Alarm over worsening desertification and environmental degradation across Northern Nigeria has prompted the Federal Government to move ahead with new strategic plans aimed at restoring damaged ecosystems and safeguarding the livelihoods of millions of rural residents. The initiative, supported by the World Bank and implemented under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, focuses on the development and validation of nine Strategic Catchment Management Plans intended to tackle land degradation, water scarcity and declining agricultural productivity in vulnerable communities. The plans are currently being reviewed at a multi-stakeholder workshop in Abuja, where government officials, development partners, environmental experts and…
The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism across the globe and backing militant networks, including alleged links to activities in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Israeli mission challenged recent remarks by Iran’s envoy to Nigeria denying Tehran’s involvement in terrorism, insisting that evidence accumulated over the years contradicts such claims. The embassy said Iran has long been identified by several governments and security agencies as a major state sponsor of terrorism, accusing the country of providing funding, weapons, training and strategic guidance to militant groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthi…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued a strong warning to construction companies and contractors operating in the Federal Capital Territory, cautioning them to stop damaging underground fibre-optic cables during excavation works or face prosecution. The warning was issued by the FCT Commandant of the Corps, Olusola Odumosu, who expressed concern over the growing cases of fibre-optic cable destruction across Abuja due to negligence and poor planning by construction firms. Odumosu said the increasing damage to the communication infrastructure has led to repeated disruption of internet services, banking operations, telecommunications networks and other critical government and commercial…
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, on Monday issued a strong call for urgent regional action to end gender-based violence, warning that millions of women and girls across Nigeria and West Africa continue to suffer abuse in silence. Ojukwu made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the International Women’s Day event organised by the Women’s Forum of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, where he stressed that breaking the silence around gender violence is essential to achieving justice and equality. Speaking on the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and…