NHRC Calls for Prosecution of Sexual Violence Perpetrators in Ozoro Festival

NHRC Calls for Prosecution of Sexual Violence Perpetrators in Ozoro Festival

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu (SAN) has strongly condemned the reported cases of sexual violence against women and girls during the Alue-Do cultural festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing it as "unacceptable and the height of barbarism in the modern world". Dr. Ojukwu called for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, describing the incident as a gross […]

March 25, 2026 14

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IGP Calls for Stronger Police–Media Collaboration

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration between the police and journalists to enhance public trust and improve communication on security issues. He made the call on Saturday while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory Council during their congress in Abuja. In his address, Mr Disu commended journalists in the FCT for their role in informing […]

March 15, 2026 8

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Customs Chief Calls for Unity as Service Hosts Ramadan Iftar in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for unity, national service and spiritual reflection as the agency hosted Ramadan Iftar gatherings in Abuja. According to the Customs Service, the events were organised during the holy month of Ramadan to bring together officers, government officials and stakeholders in an effort to strengthen collaboration and shared values. The first gathering was held on 4 […]

March 9, 2026 5

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Nigeria Calls on EU to Invest in Special Economic Zones to Boost Trade and Industrialisation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria has urged the European Union (EU) to increase investment in its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as part of efforts to deepen trade, drive industrial growth, and foster regional economic prosperity. Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), made the appeal on Monday during a trade and investment facilitation meeting at the European House in Abuja. According to a statement signed […]

February 11, 2026 16

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Air Marshal Aneke Commends Enugu’s Support, Calls for Greater Civil–Military Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has completed a two-day operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force Ground Training Command and other units in Enugu, highlighting efforts to strengthen training, enhance operational readiness and deepen collaboration with the Enugu State Government. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the Air Force said the visit, […]

February 6, 2026 13

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Army Chief Calls for Stronger Military Training to Meet Nigeria’s Evolving Security Challenges

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for continuous reform of Nigeria’s military training programmes to reflect the country’s rapidly evolving security environment. He made the remark on Wednesday during a visit by the Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Air Vice Marshal Alfred Olugbenga Shogbanmu, at Army Headquarters in Abuja. Shaibu praised the AFCSC for its central role […]

February 6, 2026 10

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NDLEA Chief Calls for National Backing for New Anti-Drug Development Strategy

By Zainab Uzomah The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has urged a stronger national response to the country’s illicit drug problem, calling for broad support for a new alternative development programme aimed at curbing cannabis cultivation and improving security. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Marwa said the initiative—recently launched in three cannabis-growing communities in Ondo State—marks […]

February 3, 2026 7

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US–Nigeria Security Talks Highlight Gains in Counter-Terrorism but Renew Calls for Stronger Protection of Christian Communities

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their expanding security partnership, with senior officials from both countries meeting in Abuja for a high-level Working Group focused on civilian protection, counter-terrorism and religious freedom. The National Security Adviser (NSA) said the meeting reflected a “mature and evolving strategic relationship,” marking the third major US engagement with Nigeria since late 2025. The talks follow Washington’s designation of Nigeria as […]

January 24, 2026 8

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COAS Calls for Enhanced Military Collaboration with US

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged closer strategic collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army to address Nigeria’s evolving security threats more effectively. According to the statement issued by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army Chief made the call during a courtesy visit by the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel […]

January 16, 2026 21

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