ICPD
28 Nov
The Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Nasir Kwarra, says considerable progress has been achieved in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Kwarra said this while speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the fifth anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). The 2024 commemoration of the summit has “The…
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Nigeria has officially begun discussions on its bid to host the 32nd Conference of Parties (COP32) in 2027. The move comes as Africa is set to host the global climate summit in two years, following Egypt’s hosting of COP27 in 2022. The discussions gained momentum with the arrival of Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the…
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The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile–Ife, Osun, has announced the death of Jimoh Famakinwa, a Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, on Thursday in Ile-Ife. The statement stated that Famakinwa, during a departmental meeting on Wednesday,…
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The Kwara State government yesterday declared its intention to take over the prosecution of AbdulRahman Bello, the cleric who allegedly killed Yetunde Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the State College of Education, for ritual purposes. The defendant pleaded for the other individuals arrested with him to be pardoned, claiming they were never part of…
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The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC) has called on key players in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers to set aside their differences and work together in the best interest of the people. In a statement issued on Thursday, IYC spokesman, Mr Bedford Benjamin, warned that failure to do so could invite insecurity—something the Niger…
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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 80-year-old trader, identified as Ladan Bature, who was fatally stabbed during an argument at the Kara Cattle Market along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola disclosed that the deceased was stabbed with a knife in front of the Kara Market mosque by one…
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Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwatosin Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, has announced the passing of his mother, Ifeoma Edith Ajibade. In an emotional Instagram post on Thursday, March 6, 2025, the singer expressed deep gratitude for her impact on his life. "Thank you, Mummy, for your strength, your sacrifices, your unwavering faith," he wrote. "For raising…
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Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has urged Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to remain focus and committed so as to be able to keep delivering legislative interventions to Nigerians. The CSOs under the auspices of Stay Alert Human Right Awareness Initiative (SAHRAI), gave the advice in a statement on Thursday in Abuja by its Executive…
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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, declined the arraignment of Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, a former manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye held that the court would not proceed with the case until an ongoing administrative process was concluded. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Onyedikachukwu and his company, Eezee…
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating allegations of fraud and economic crimes involving businessman, Abu Samaila Isa Funtua. The trial…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Environment, has urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to commence the clean up of communities affected by its oil spill and fire incident. Rep. Julius Gbabojor, Chairman of the committee, on Thursday in Abuja, said this was the resolution of the committee, following a hearing over a…