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Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the persistent wave of insecurity across the country, particularly the recurring abduction of children, attacks on schools, and violent assaults on vulnerable communities. In a statement signed by its National Head, Rabihat Rabiu, the organization…

Michael Olumide Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a truck driver following a tragic lone road traffic accident involving a 40-foot containerized articulated vehicle along the Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun corridor in Lagos. According to the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo…

Michael Olumide Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has urged political leaders in Nigeria to return to the true ideals of June 12, warning that Democracy Day risks losing its significance if it remains a platform for ceremonial celebrations without meaningful democratic reforms. In a statement signed…

Michael Olumide Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has expressed deep concern over the reported sexual abuse of a minor in Ebem Ohafia, Abia State, describing the allegation as a grave violation of human rights and a disturbing reminder of the urgent need to strengthen child protection mechanisms…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has strongly condemned the abduction of scores of students and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, accusing the Federal Government of failing in its constitutional responsibility to protect citizens and showing insensitivity to the plight of affected families.…

Michael Olumide A civil liberty organisation, the Oron Youth Movement (OYOM), has written an open letter to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, urging him to reconsider what it described as the illegal relocation of the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport from the natural harbour of Ibaka Bay to another…

Stanley Ihedigbo A commercial bus driver lost his life on Tuesday following a fatal multiple-vehicle collision at Cele inward Oshodi in Lagos, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other security agencies. According to the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq,…

Sharon Chidera Paul, the talented young daughter of Texas-based Christian leaders Bishop Paul Vincent and Edith Vincent, is capturing hearts with the release of her latest music video titled “God’s Faithfulness.” The inspiring gospel project was officially released on May 28 to commemorate Sharon’s second birthday, marking yet another milestone…

Stanley Ihedigbo General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, while also calling for strict adherence to road safety regulations and responsible driving throughout the festive period. According to the Director,…

Stanley Ihedigbo Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), on Monday visited two officers of the Agency currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital Abuja following injuries sustained during a violent mob attack in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital…