The Anambra State Government has denied allegations made by human rights lawyer, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, against the Governor’s Security Adviser, Mr. Ken Emeakayi, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement circulated by aides of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the government said a Fact-Finding Committee set up to investigateContinue Reading
Six host universities of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project signed new Performance Contracts on Wednesday, formally launching the project’s Additional Financing phase. Welcoming participants, National Universities Commission(NUC), Executive Secretary Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu said the signing marked a new chapter in Nigeria’s effort to strengthen capacity inContinue Reading
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, PhD, has described China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries as a major economic opportunity that could transform Nigeria’s export sector, strengthen industrialisation, and deepen trade relations between Africa and China. Reacting to the policy announced byContinue Reading
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) are set to collaborate towards addressing security challenges and enhancing safety across the North Central region. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NCDC, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, disclosed this when he led the management teamContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has inaugurated the State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), Peace and Security Committee under the Office of the National Security Adviser. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Red Chamber, Muhammadu Buhari House, Katsina. The initiative follows the National Policy Framework developed afterContinue Reading
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of Plateau State University, Bokkos Branch, has expressed dismay over the total disregard of the 2024 agreement with the Plateau State Government on the new salary scheme. Also, among other issues of the agreement are critical concerns regarding campus security, high transportation costs,Continue Reading
Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid’s next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu. The 63-year-old is the clear favourite – and currently the only candidate Real are in talks with over the role. He would replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa,Continue Reading
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy security, including armoured tanks, were deployed in the capital, Kampala, ahead of the inauguration in whatContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has disclosed that Katsina State now serves as a practical model for studying community engagement in security management, noting that the choice of the state for the study tour was deliberate. Governor Radda made this known while receiving participants of Senior Course 48Continue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s proposed hosting of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football, as well as this year’s CAF Awards Ceremony. The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly will take place in October this year. This was contained in a statement by NFF CommunicationContinue Reading