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Civil society groups under the umbrella of Concerned Citizens for Justice and Rule of Law have thrown their weight behind Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, commending his efforts in ensuring national security and tackling crime across Nigeria. The group, at a press conference on Friday, also condemned the...

*Calls for Support for Police’s Efforts to Combat Crimes, Terrorism The Concerned Citizens for Justice and Rule of Law, a civil society organisation, has strongly condemned the use of the term “illegal IGP” by Omoyele Sowore to denigrate the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The group described Sowore’s actions...

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emphasized the need for Nigeria’s agriculture sector to shift from merely feeding the population to generating wealth. Speaking at the 5th Meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum on Thursday in Maiduguri, Senator Kyari noted that increasing...

The Socialist Liberation Movement (SLM), a coalition of 100 civil society organizations, has said Nigerian citizens are now feeling the impacts of President Bola Tinubu administration’s economic policies and plans for Nigeria.  At a press conference on Monday in Abuja, the movement’s convener, Dr. Agabi Emmanuel, acknowledged the administration’s efforts...

Retired Chief Superintendent of Immigration, Sule Ibrahim, has emerged as the new leader of the Oganenigu Community. Ibrahim’s wealth of experience, garnered from 35 years of service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has instilled optimism among Oganenigu sons and daughters worldwide. As the community leader, Ibrahim is expected to...

The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government’s failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy. According to the group, the government’s inaction is crippling...

Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has clarified his recent comments regarding the revival of Nigeria’s National Carrier Project. In a press statement issued today, Dr. Kana addressed the growing public interest following his remarks at the handover ceremony held...

…Urges FCT minister to undergo medical examination Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, to stop insulting elders if he hopes to attain similar status someday. He also...

*Lauds Head of Service The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has pledged to keep a close eye on the process of selecting new Permanent Secretaries and Accountant General of the Federation. This move aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the appointment process. According to the Centre, the Head of...