The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has presented its 2024 budget performance and defended its proposed 2025 budget before the Joint Committees on Human Rights of the Senate and House of Representatives. The budget presentation which held at the National Assembly Complex, highlighted the Commission’s efforts to address pressing human rights issues amidst growing economic challenges and human rights concerns in the country Speaking during the session Chaired and Co-Chaired by Senator Adegbomire Adeniyi, Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Hon Peter Makinde, Chair House of Representative Committee on Human Rights, the Executive Secretary of…
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Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) has appealed for support from the National Assembly in the ongoing war against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country. Marwa made the appeal when the management team of the anti-narcotics agency to defend the 2025 budget proposal of NDLEA before the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs and Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics respectively Marwa, at the defence sitting which was held on Monday and Tuesday, expressed appreciation to the National Assembly especially the Senate and House Committees on Narcotic Drugs…
The discussion around energy, its costs, and stranded communities has alarming statistics, including decades of oil pollution contaminating the soil, water, and air of the Niger Delta. Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities due to patterns of production of dirty energy and consumption patterns as well. A one-day webinar was organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) USA hub to examine pressing issues as they affect communities, especially in the Niger Delta. The webinar also proposed that comprehensive environmental audits, health assessments for affected communities, transition to renewable energy, and increased community-led initiatives be put in place in…
In a bid to support a post-extractive future for Owukpa women, whose peaceful efforts led to the halting of environmentally destructive coal mining activities in their community in 2021, Yes to Life, No to Mining (YLNM)—a global solidarity network for Indigenous Peoples, impacted communities, and local organisations advocating for the right to say “No” to mining—partnered with Eco Defenders Network to distribute multi-functional solar power systems to about 40 women. The event in Owukpa was met with great enthusiasm. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for this initiative, which will help address their energy needs at home and in their businesses. Speaking at…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced the setting up of an eye camp, a programme that will provide free eye surgeries for 10,000 residents of the state suffering from various visual impairments, including cataracts. Zulum made the announcement on Monday, 13 January, 2025, when he flagged off a free eye surgery operations programme jointly organised by Borno State Government and the Senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, who provided funds to cover the operation cost of 500 people. The Governor explained that the programme was earlier planned to benefit 1,000 people, but due to…
Borno State Government has confirmed the killing of 40 farmers in terrorist attack on Dumba community, near Baga in Kukawa local government area of the state. The Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum while condemning the attack which was allegedly hatched on Sunday, 12 January, 2025, by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, also disclosed that the whereabouts of many who escaped the attack are being traced for reunion with their families. A statement on Monday, 13 January, 2025, by the state Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman Tar read that: “On Sunday 12 January 2025, armed militia suspected to be Boko…
One Management, representing Peter Okoye aka Mr. P, has refuted rising star Darkoo’s claims of sabotage. Last weekend, Darkoo had claimed Mr. P, one of the defunct P-Square duo, tried sabotaging her new musical efforts, which sampled one of the twins’ hit songs, ‘Gimme Dat.’ In a recent statement signed by Ayo Oke, One Management described Darkoo’s claims as unfounded and malicious claims against Mr. P. “As much as we do not want to believe the actions of Darkoo and her team are geared towards sensationalising a professional matter, it is obvious she wants to capitalise on the supposed P-SQUARE…
Abia State has made history by appointing Benson Ojeikere, an Edo State native, as its first non-indigenous Head of Service (HoS). Ojeikere’s remarkable journey began when he joined the Abia State Civil Service after being automatically employed by the state government for emerging as the best state youth corps member during the 1999/2000 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year. Before his historic appointment, Ojeikere served as the Permanent Secretary in the Government House, Umuahia, rising through the ranks with an exemplary track record. The state Information Commissioner, Prince Okey Kanu, described the appointment as a landmark decision. “Governor Otti believes…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the urgent need for global cooperation in combating climate change.Tinubu , who stated this during an address at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, explained that no single nation can achieve sustainability alone, just as he also highlighted the importance of collective action, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.According to President Tinubu, the fight against climate change is not only an environmental necessity but also a global economic opportunity to reshape the trajectory of Africa and the global energy landscape. “The fight against climate change is not merely an environmental necessity but a global economic opportunity…
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has sacked its employee accused of extorting and harassing a passenger at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, recently. The staff allegedly in connivance with some unidentified airport workers extorted the sum of N100,000 from a South Africa-bound traveller in December last year. Recall that one Oyewale Oyesiji, an Osun State-based automobile engineer, a first time traveller, had last December, claimed he was extorted by some workers at the Lagos airport on his way to South Africa. It was gathered that the staff was dismissed after the ground handling company set up…