The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.…
Lagos Taskforce Busts Illicit Drug Peddlers, Addicts’ Hideouts At Gowon Estate
Arrests 19 Suspects Agency Vows To Eradicate their Activities In a continued effort to maintain environmental decorum and public order across the metropolis, the Lagos State Taskforce has busted criminal hideouts and black spots at Gowon Estate and adjoining streets…
LASG Reads Riot Act To All Environmental Law Defaulters
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday read the riot act to all residents of the state who brazenly defy and disobey environmental laws, saying henceforth, the full force of the law would be brought to bear on them. Speaking during…
NNPC Ltd Alerts Nigerians, Denounces Deepfake Video Endorsing Fake Investment Scheme
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has formally disclaimed a deceptive video circulating online which falsely claims the company is promoting a poverty alleviation and investment scheme. In a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi…
Federal Government Establishes Forest Guards to Reclaim National Forests
In a bold move to strengthen national security and reclaim Nigeria’s forest reserves from criminal elements, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a specialized Forest Guard Unit and the immediate commencement of its recruitment. The initiative targets…
NCS Refutes Claims of Distributing Contaminated Rice Seized in Seme
By Raji Rasak The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has dismissed the allegation of releasing poisoned rice seized from smugglers, which had reportedly resulted in multiple deaths in the town. The spokesman for the command,…
Guterres Alarmed by Israeli Plans to Expand Gaza Ground Offensive
© UNICEF/Eyad El Baba: A girl stands amidst the rubble of her destroyed home in Rafah, Gaza. The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a…
AFDB Approves $19.85M Grant for Crisis Response in Sudan
African Development Bank approves $19.85 million grant for crisis response to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas. The project will benefit 1.5 million Sudanese, or 265,000 households, of which a majority are led by women The Board of Directors…
World Food Programme (WFP) Warns of Rising Hunger and Malnutrition in Ethiopia as Humanitarian Needs Outpace Resources
The organization’s life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the most vulnerable are at imminent risk of losing food assistance Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in Ethiopia as ongoing conflict, regional…
Pipeline Protection: Security Agencies Begin Engagement With Rivers Communities
Security agencies have initiated discussions with Rivers communities to safeguard pipelines and other critical national assets located within their domains, an official has said. The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesperson,…
