PHOTO NEWS: ECOWAS Parliament Meets to Strengthen Child Protection in West Africa

PHOTO NEWS: ECOWAS Parliament Meets to Strengthen Child Protection in West Africa

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The ECOWAS Parliament has convened a Joint Committee Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, focusing on strengthening child protection across the region. The meeting brought together committees on social affairs, legal affairs, trade, and political affairs to address issues related to children in street situations and child exploitation. The meeting aimed to facilitate dialogue, field visits, and collaborative action to deliver stronger protections for vulnerable children. […]

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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Security in Africa

Nigeria has reaffirmed its strong commitment to peace, stability, and collective security across the African continent. This was underscored today when the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), hosted a “Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for the Retreat of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts of the African Union (AU)” in Abuja. Representing the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the […]

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2O25 Africa Digital Health Summit: FG Heralds Vision for Healthcare Delivery

Middle (wearing red cap, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare; 2nd Left: Dr. Kamil Shoretire Director Health Planning Research & Statistics Department FMoHSW & 3rd Right: Dr. Adebobola Adebashorun, Director & National Coordinator HIV/AIDS,Viral Hepatitis & STIs Control Programme FMoHSW. By Toffa Momoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape through digital innovation, data systems, and artificial intelligence […]

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Nigerian drug baron flees South Africa, arrested in Imo mansion

A drug baron on the wanted list of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, identified as Joachin Mbonu, has been arrested. Mbonu was arrested by operatives of the NDLEA in his village mansion in Imo State on July 5. A statement on Tuesday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said Mbonu was arrested along with his associate. He stated that Mbonu belongs to a drug cartel behind the production of […]

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