The Economic Community of West African States on Sunday, 15 June, 2025, announced plans to organise a summit: “the Future of the Community,” to strategize on life without exited member states: Burkina-Faso, Mali and Niger Republic. The three francophone countries have exited the organisation to form Alliance of Sahel States. Relations between the three countries and other members of ECOWAS got broken following the rejection of undemocratic change of government in the now AES states. Already, the Committee on Administration and Finance of the commission has commenced a three day- mid-term evaluation of the sub-region’s implementation of the programmes and…
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In a bid to deepen the domestication and implementation of the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PF-NAP) across Nigeria, the PCVE Knowledge, Innovation and Resource Hub (KIRH) is hosting a Training of Trainers (ToT) in Kano and Sokoto States. Mr. Ade Atambi of PAVE Network in a statement on Sunday, said the the four-day training programme, scheduled to take place from June 16 to June 21, 2025, aims to empower stakeholders with the tools, frameworks, and strategic capacities required for sustained, community-based, and evidence-driven PCVE programming. According to the statement participants include officials…
HomeHunt International has berthed in Abuja to compete in real estate and solar power energy. The company who had for sometimes established in Lagos decided to open a branch in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory to bring innovation into the real estate business and make available the best solar power hydrogen generator. Speaking at the launch of the branch office in Abuja, the Executive Officer of HomeHunt International, Mr. Olayinka Aroyenu disclosed that the company is into solar-powered products with lithium-ion batteries. He explained that lithium-ion batteries are docile, environmentally friendly. It’s not corrosive. It does not have any issues…
A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Society for Family Health, has disclosed that atn least 129,285 married-adolescent girls in Nasarawa State have adopted the use of contraceptives, championed by its Adolescents 360 Project which is aimed at improving their Sexual and Reproductive Health. The SFH also commended the state’s ministry of health for working hard towards attaining the current contraceptive prevalence rate of 22.3 per cent. The Health Governance and Public Policy Specialist of the SFH, Kenneth Okoineme, made the disclosure in the Keffi Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, 14 June, 2025 at the close of a two-days residential transition…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has charged new recruits of the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, in Kaduna State, to remain prepared to fight terrorism and insurgency in the country. The Chief of Army Staff emphasized the importance of upholding the Nigerian Army’s core values. Oluyede , who stated this while speaking at the Passing Out Parade of the 6,195 of the 88 Regular Recruits Intake on Saturday,14 June, 2025, emphasized the importance of courage, professionalism, and resilience in the face of adversity. He also reminded the recruits that the life of a soldier is one of sacrifice and patriotism, noting…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has extended the grace period for enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to August 12, 2025, following widespread feedback from the public. Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced the extension on Saturday, 14 June, 2025 in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, citing the need for a more citizen-friendly and accessible application process. According to the statement, the decision reflects the NPF’s commitment to “transparent, inclusive, and citizen-focused policing” and comes amid ongoing technical and policy reviews of the permit system. According to the police, the extension will give…
No fewer than 107 bodies have been recovered following a brutal early morning attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Yelewata community in Benue State It was gathered that the assault occurred around in the early hours of Saturday, 14 June, 2025 when gunmen stormed the quiet settlement, killing scores of residents and injuring many others. By the afternoon of Saturday, 14 June, 2025, local sources confirmed that over 100 bodies had been retrieved from the community. Among the dead were women, children, the elderly, and some security personnel. Some of the victims were burnt beyond recognition, as eyewitnesses described scenes…
Nigeria forward, David Okereke, is set to seal a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig club, Kocaelispor. Okereke has reportedly agreed personal terms with the newly promoted club. The 26-year-old striker, who spent last season on loan at another Turkish club Gaziantep from Serie B outfit, Cremonese, registered 10 goals and three assists in 30 league appearances for Gaziantep. Kocaelispor technical director, Selçuk İnan’ın who worked with Okereke at Gaziantep is pushing for the move. Kasimpasa have also registered an interest in the player.
No fewer than five persons lost their lives while thirteen others were injured following the high voltage of electric supplied to residents in Gombe State. The Gombe Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahim, who confirmed the sad development through a statement, said the high voltage which occured in the Tudun-Wadan Pantami area of Gombe Metropolis, also, damaged electrical appliances, shocking metal substances around houses. “Upon receiving the report, officers from the Low-cost Divisional Police Headquarters promptly visited the scene to secure the area and evacuate the victims to hospital for medical attention. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the unfortunate incident…
As part of a nationwide immunisation campaign targeting children under the age of five, the government has delivered two million doses of polio vaccines to Kebbi State The vaccine supply, facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, is part of efforts to halt the circulation of polio variants and strengthen immunity among vulnerable children. The spokesperson for the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Yusuf Umar Sauwa, who confirmed the development, described the vaccines as potent booster doses capable of interrupting transmission. “These vaccines will strengthen immunity among children and ensure…