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African First Ladies Peace Missions Advocate Women Inclusion in Peace Building

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African First Ladies Peace Missions (AFLPM), has expressed it firm believe that increasing women's inclusion and voice gives the World's quest for peace the best chance of success. Vice President (AFLPM), Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, who stated this noted that without women's involvement there can be no peace, and without peace there is no sustainable and inclusive development. Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, who doubles as the First Lady of the Republic of […]

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About 100 Kpaduma Residents Benefit from Democracy Radio’s Medical Outreach

By: Julian Adetinuyo No fewer than 100 residents of Kpaduma II community, Guzape, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have benefitted from a free medical outreach organized by NILDS Democracy Radio in collaboration with Skipper EyeQ and LIMI Hospital. The General Manager of Democracy Radio, Mrs. Uju Nwachukwu, said the initiative was aimed at providing essential health services to vulnerable women and children who lack access to regular medical care. "The outreach included free eye checks, blood pressure monitoring, distribution of clothing […]

December 16, 2024 42 2

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Speaker Abbas Advocate Non-kinetic Strategies to Addressing Nigeria’s Security Challenges

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says non-kinetic strategies are capable of deescalating the various security crises in Nigeria. This is as he noted that social and economic inequalities are part of the factors causing security challenges. Speaker Abbas made this known in his keynote address at the Workshop for Security-Based Committees on Non-Kinetic Strategies to Combat Insecurity and Terrorism in Nigeria, which was organised by the House in partnership with a German organisation, […]

December 16, 2024 18 2

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Written/Oral Examinations to Become Pre-requisite for Police Promotion says PSC Boss

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising of 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. Their promotion, followed a written and oral examination at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission on Monday 16th December 2024. Chairman of the PSC, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Hashimu Argungu, said […]

December 16, 2024 19 2

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NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn Meth, Loud Christmas shipments in auto parts from Canada

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season. The strong synthetic strain of cannabis concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, the NDLEA said was intercepted by it's operatives, at the Tincan seaport in Lagos after months of intelligence-driven tracking of the cargoes across three continents. Two businessmen: Nwanolue Emeka and Friday Ogbe have been arrested […]

December 15, 2024 16 2

Security

Minister of Police Affairs Commits to Adequate Infrastructure for Internal Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Divisional Police Headquarters and six Rank and File Quarters by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). The construction will directly enhance the security of the Mpape environment in the Bwari area council of the Federal Capital City. The Minister who was represented at the groundbreaking by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yusuf Abubakar Argungu commended the effort […]

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Nigeria Customs Service Highlights Innovations in Border Security for National Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has once again brought global attention to the transformative role of NCS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders. Speaking at the 18th Africa Security Watch Conference in Doha, Qatar, the CGC, represented by the National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, shared a comprehensive account of the Service’s achievements in balancing security enforcement with trade facilitation. In his keynote address titled "Protecting National Security Through Effective […]

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Abia Airport: Kalu Commends President Tinubu for Prioritizing Development of South-East

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government for prioritizing the development of the South East region. Specifically, Kalu acknowledged the Federal Government's efforts in initiating the construction of the Abia Airport, which is set to commence next Tuesday. Kalu said that the Abia Airport project is a testament to the Federal Government's commitment to bridging the infrastructure gap in the region. According to a statement […]

December 14, 2024 20 3

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FG to Save N640bn On Abuja-Kano Road Construction Using Concrete

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has defended the Federal Government's decision to switch from using asphalt for the construction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road to using concrete. According to the Minister the decision will save the Government over N640 billion. The contract for the construction of the road which was awarded to Julius Berger was recently terminated by the Minister, who accused the contractor of unethical practises and failure to abide by the terms of the […]

December 14, 2024 19 3