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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in collaboration with Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also known as UN Human Right, has convened a two-day stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja to drive implementation of the Committee
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The movement of people from one place to another, often in search of better living conditions, economic opportunities or to escape conflicts, persecution, or natural disasters, is as old as human creation. But as societies evolve
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A wave of anxiety has swept through the Lagos State House of Assembly following the abrupt and unexplained withdrawal of all police escort personnel assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the legislative house. The sudden removal of the security detail, implemented without prior notice, has left the Speaker and the entire House feeling exposed, raising…
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UN human rights chief Volker Türk, on Wednesday, issued a strong appeal for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza to hold amid delays to talks between Hamas and Israel on extending the truce into the second phase. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva on conditions inside the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Türk condemned the Hamas-led terror…
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The Federal Government and MTN have met to strike a deal on the quality and speedy delivery of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway project under the Tax Credit Scheme, aimed at completing it by May 2025 for commissioning. Speaking at the meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, reiterated the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring…
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), says the country’s rig count will hit 50 by the end of 2025. It said the country’s rig count had increased from eight in 2021 to 40 in 2025. The Chief Executive, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria International Energy…
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The rate at which politicians and political office holders are defecting from one political party to another in recent times is alarming. The trend seems to call to question the place of ideology among the political class. From the Senate through the House of Representatives to state houses of assembly and even among party chieftains,…
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Following the recent brutal killing of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student of Kwara State's School of Health, by a Facebook lover penultimate week in Ilorin, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), on Wednesday mobilised a statewide stakeholders' forum against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) towards an improved society. The organisers regretted that…
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The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has reiterated the brigade’s commitment to fighting human trafficking and other crimes in Taraba State. General Uwa made the affirmation on Thursday in Jalingo during a courtesy visit by the Commander of the National Agency…
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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday said that North Korea is behind the theft of about 1.5 billion dollars in digital assets from a cryptocurrency exchange, . The company said hackers stole about 1.5 billion dollars in digital assets from Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit on Feb.19, marking the biggest cryptocurrency heist ever…
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The Federal Government has given the green light to introduce new energy efficiency standards and labeling for air conditioners. The move aims to make cooling more energy-efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly, as it will ensure that air conditioners meet certain energy efficiency requirements, while the energy labeling will provide consumers with crucial information to make informed…
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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service refines its operational strategy for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, Air Marshal…