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In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network, Cross River State, successfully carried out its impactful YALI4SCHOOLS outreach program in partnership with the Women Chemists Committee, Cross River State. The initiative, which took place in March at the University of Calabar International Demonstration School, Calabar,…

Stanley Ihedigbo Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently review the dismissal, prolonged detention, and ongoing prosecution of Inspector Adenusi Adebisi, describing the case as one marked by serious concerns over due process, fairness, and human rights violations. In a…

Stanley Ihedigbo Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned Hope Uzodinma over what it described as a disturbing pattern of land grabbing, unlawful demolitions, and abuse of power by government officials in Imo State. In a letter addressed to the governor, RULAAC’s Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, called…

Stanley Ihedigbo National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and its dangerous link to terrorism. According to the Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, this renewed resolve…

YALI Network Sokoto has successfully hosted its maiden Alumni Connect 1.0, bringing together alumni, current members, stakeholders, and development partners in a strategic effort to strengthen engagement and reposition the network for greater impact. The event, conceived as a platform for reconnection, reflection, and collaboration, marked a significant milestone with…

Chinedum Ukaegbu In a strategic move to strengthen collaboration between the media and law enforcement, Ambassador Cornel Udofia has called on journalists and media practitioners across Nigeria to support the newly appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, Simeon Udofia Akpanudom.…

Chinedum Ukaegbu Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom, on his appointment as the AIG in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. The appointment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, marks…

Michael Olumide Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, formally welcomed a new era of leadership as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Simeon Akpanudom officially assumed duty as the 56th AIG in charge of the formation. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, FCID Annex, ASP Mayegun…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Police Command has kicked off activities marking the 2026 Police Week with a statewide sanitation exercise and a comprehensive medical outreach programme, underscoring its commitment to public health, environmental sustainability, and stronger community engagement across the state. The sanitation exercise was carried out across…

Stanley Ihedigbo Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to significantly increase funding for tobacco control, warning that Nigeria’s current budgetary allocation is inadequate to tackle the growing public health risks posed by tobacco use and emerging nicotine products. In a statement signed by…