Oxfam Nigeria Calls for Stronger Government Action on Plastic Pollution

Oxfam Nigeria Calls for Stronger Government Action on Plastic Pollution

By Oluwakemi Kindness Oxfam Nigeria has called on the federal government to take decisive action in the fight against plastic pollution. Oxfam's Head of Climate Desk, Dr. Kenneth Alkpan, who made the call on Tuesday in Abuja said this should be by enforcing a ban on single-use plastics and holding producers accountable for the full lifecycle of plastic products. He emphasized the need for policies that support a circular economy, […]

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NILDS DG Hosts Fidau for Late Sheikh ‘Al-Bayyan’ Ajimati

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), **Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman**, has organized a historic **Grand Fidau** in honour of his late elder brother, **Sheikh Isiaka Sulaiman Ajimati**, fondly known across West Africa as **Al-Bayyan**. Held on **Sunday, June 15, 2025**, at **Alagbala, off Okeleru Street, Ajikobi Road in Ilorin, Kwara State**, the spiritual ceremony attracted a high-profile gathering of Islamic clerics, […]

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President Tinubu to Commission Major Road Linking RRI and Wasa

By Sofia Adenekan President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to commission the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II, from Ring Road I (RRI) Junction to Wasa Junction, on Friday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. In preparation for the event, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has announced the temporary closure of the Apo-Wasa road to vehicular movement between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on […]

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Mourns Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of renowned highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a condolence message on Saturday, Kalu described Ejeagha as a national treasure, noting that through his music, he projected and preserved Igbo culture and customs. In the statement by his […]

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Eid-El-Kabir: NCPC Boss Emphasizes Inter-Faith Harmony

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has urged the Muslim faithful to continue living a sacrificial life by reaching out to the less privileged and the needy in society. This, he said, is in line with the spirit of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He emphasized the importance of interfaith harmony, encouraging Muslims to accommodate people of other faiths, while also advising them to celebrate […]

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NSA Applauds Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA for Synergy in Drug War

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has praised the Nigeria Customs Service, NAFDAC, and NDLEA for their unwavering commitment to national safety and the protection of public health. The commendations by the NSA follows a joint operation that led to the destruction of 206 containers and a trailer-load of unwholesome pharmaceuticals and narcotics. Speaking when he paid tost to the agencies in his office in Abuja, […]

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Customs Auction Seized Fuel at ₦10,000 per 25 Litres

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has announced the seizure of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦63 million in the Lagos-Ogun axis. This is as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi as approved the immediate auction of the seized fuel at a subsidised rate of ₦10,000 per jerrycan. The seizure consist of 1,577 jerrycans of 25 litres each—totalling 39,425 litres of PMS—along with eight vehicles used for […]

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10 Years On, Nigeria’s Anti-Violence Law Struggles to Deliver Justice

By: Juliet Onwurah DG NAPTIP, reminded participants that under the law, domestic abuse is a criminal offence, not a private affair. “If your life is under threat, it ceases to be a husband-and-wife matter. It becomes a matter of state concern.” Photo Credit: Invictus Africa When Nigeria passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act in 2015, it was celebrated as a landmark legal victory, a blueprint for justice in […]

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Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman

By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi Kindness/Democracy Radio In an atmosphere of reflection, vision, and resounding calls for national renewal, stakeholders […]

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