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Nigeria Leads African Forum On Climate-Conflict Crisis, Pushes Peace-Centred Adaptation Strategy

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Nigeria convenes African leaders in Abuja to address climate-security risks, promoting peace-focused adaptation amid rising environmental and conflict pressures. Nigeria has brought together policymakers, climate experts, and peacebuilding practitioners from across Africa in a high-level regional forum aimed at tackling the growing link between climate change and insecurity on the...

Disu’s Reform Strategy Raises Hope for Professional, People-Centered Policing

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Nigerian political commentator and human rights advocate, Comrade Abraham Anthony Ada, has commended the efforts of the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, describing his newly introduced reforms as a bold and necessary step toward rebuilding public trust in the Nigeria Police Force. Ada noted that the reforms signal a...

Adeleke Reaffirms Osun Industrialisation Drive, Enforces 45-Day C-of-O Processing Timeline

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Adeleke pushes Osun industrialisation as government enforces 45-day certificate of occupancy processing timeline to attract investors and businesses. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the industrialisation of Osun State using a public-private-partnership model. Addressing a group of Chinese investors who are setting...

Igala Journalists Slam Kogi Govt Over ‘Gestapo’ Arrest of Onimisi, Demand Immediate Release

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

The Forum of Igala Journalists, FORIJA, has condemned what it called the “unlawful arrest” of Mr. Farouk Ozigi Onimisi from his residence, demanding his immediate and unconditional release from custody. In a press statement signed Friday by its President, Comrade Omonu Nelson, FORIJA described the arrest as a “gestapo manner...

Improved Funding, Timely Releases to Armed Forces Will Turn Things Around in War Against Insurgency – Reps Philip Agbese

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said that improved funding and the timely release of appropriated resources to the military remain critical to turning the tide in Nigeria’s war against insurgency and other forms of insecurity. Agbese made the remarks while speaking with journalists in...

Gombe Approves Full Minimum Wage Implementation For LG Workers, Others

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

Governor Yahaya orders complete rollout of minimum wage for local government workers, boosting morale, productivity and grassroots service delivery. Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the full implementation of the new national minimum wage for workers in the local government system across the state. The Head of...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Counters Misinformation, Confirms Uninterrupted Operations

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has clarified reports concerning a recent disruption in water supply at the facility, assuring guests and stakeholders that normal service has since been fully restored. In a statement issued on Friday, the hotel management confirmed that the disruption lasted for one day and was caused by emergency...

NSITF MD Faleye, Commissions ECS Help Desk at Head of Service

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

…Says it’ll bring care, dignity to civil servants *Nigerian govt committed to safety, welfare of workers Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, on Tuesday 21st April 2026, commissioned an Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) Help Desk at the Office of the Head of the Civil...

Miss Lagos Damilola Bolarinde Crowned Miss International Nigeria 2026 At Face Of Hope Finale

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

Miss Lagos Damilola Bolarinde wins Face of Hope 2026, securing Miss International Nigeria title and representing Nigeria at global pageant Damilola Bolarinde, representing Lagos, has been crowned winner of the Face of Hope 2026 pageant, earning the title of Miss International Nigeria 2026 at the grand finale held in Lagos....

Dunamis: Dr Enenche, Wife Free Medical Outreach Treats Thousands Across Ebiraland-Okene, Jalingo-Taraba State

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Thousands benefit as the senior pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul Enenche and wife, Dr Mrs Becky Enenche took the gospel and goodnews of salvation, healings, deliverance, free medical and welfare ministeration across Ebiraland, Okene in Kogi State and Jalingo, Taraba State respectively. The week long crusade...