HURIWA, DSS attacks on journalists: UN told to sanction Buhari govt
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has asked the United Nations Human Rights Council to punish Nigeria for the egregious violations of the human rights of media workers in the country. The rights group said the classification of the Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by the UNURC should
NNPC to develop comprehensive divestment policy for IOCs
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will soon develop a Comprehensive Divestment Policy for International Oil Companies ( IOCs) operating in the country to protect strategic national interest. Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director, NNPC disclosed this in Lagos on Monday at the 2021 Society of Petroleum
Okowa urges corps members to build on NYSC successes
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Monday called on the National Youth Servce Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to always reflect on the successes so far recorded by the scheme. Okowa made the call at the opening/swearing-in ceremony of corp members at the Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku area of
NYSC urges corp members to adhere to COVID-19 precautions
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Plateau has urged the 2021 batch “B” stream I corps members currently undergoing orientation exercise in the State to observe all COVID-19 safety protocols. Ms Caroline Embu, the Coordinator of the scheme in the State, made the call during the formal opening and
Imo Attorney-General was never dropped in cabinet reshuffle-Official
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has asked Mr Cyprian Akaolisa to resume as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, about three months after the governor dissolved his cabinet and sacked 20 commissioners. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Declan Emelumba made the disclosure in an interview with the News
Matawalle mourns Sun Newspapers Correspondent, Mohammed Nasir
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, has condoled Zamfara Correspondents Chapel and the council, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of Mallam Mohammed Nasir of The Sun Newspapers. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Yusuf Idris, Director General, Media, Public Enlightenment and Communications, Government House on Monday
Poverty, neglect leading causes of child abuse in Nigeria – Catholic priest
Against the backdrop of rising cases of child abuse in the country, a Roman catholic Priest from Nsukka Diocese, Rev Fr. Benedict Ugwuanyi has identified poverty, lack of parenting skills and serious marital problems as leading causes of child maltreatment in Nigeria. In his book titled; ‘Psychological Interpretation of Child
14 years after, coal-powered plant fully online in South Africa
South Africa’s main energy provider has announced the opening of one of the world’s largest coal-fueled power plants on Monday. 14 years after the ground was broken and after multiple delays and amid concerns about a coal-based project’s effect on the climate. The 4,764-megawatt Medupi Power Station went online on
FRSC records 5,320 crashes, 2,471 deaths nationwide in 6 months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recorded 5,320 road crashes (Road Traffic Crashes) and 2,471 deaths in the first half of 2021 nationwide. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Mr Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday
Abba Kyari: HURIWA advocates disqualification of Braimoh from investigative team
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has warned of adverse consequences if the federal government sweep under the carpet the indictment of super cop, Abba Kyari by the United States authorities. The human organisation warmed the Buhari government to stop bringing international opprobrium on the Nigerian State. “We mustn’t