CSO lauds Bichi over strides is intelligence gathering

A rights group, Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN), has lauded the Director General (DG) of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, CFR for repositioning the Service as a globally recognised Security Intelligence Agency. The CSO dedicated to monitoring Nigeria’s security situation, advocating for good governance and championing anti-corruption causes […]

Budget Padding: Northern Group Wants Security Agencies to Investigate Persons attacking Senate

As media wars rage regarding the allegations of budget padding against the Senate by the now suspended Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, the Northern Frontier Watch (NFW), has urged security agencies to step in and investigate those sponsoring the attacks in the interest of peace in the country. The group argued that the call became imperative […]

Lawyers drum support for INEC chair, dismiss unsubstantiated allegations

Lawyers in Nigeria, Friday, passed a vote of confidence and threw weight behind the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu on the heels of calls for his sack and resignation. The lawyers said it is uncalled for some persons to be mischievous to go down so low to put out allegations they […]

300 CSOs Fault Attacks On INEC Chair, Pass Vote Of Confidence

The Coalition of about 300 Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, COCSON, Friday, vehemently condemned calls for the sack of Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The Coalition made the condemnation during a press conference held in Abuja, where they said a particular group, United Nigerians Diaspora, UND, made the allegations with threats […]

Traditional rulers pass vote of confidence on INEC chairman, write UK Prime Minister

Traditional rulers under the auspices of Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council, NTRC, Friday, urged the United Kingdom, UK, to discard visa ban calls on the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu by some person. This was contained in a letter addressed to the British High Commissioner, and signed by the some traditional ruler, […]

China’s Chongqing continues to build barrier-free environment

By Shen Jingran, People’s Daily Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality is a city built on mountains. The unique landform is an integral feature of this “mountain city” that delights both locals and tourists. However, it also means inconvenience for the 892,400 people with disabilities in the city. In recent years, Chongqing has been continuously promoting the […]

Urban renewal gives century-old block new look in Beijing

By Pan Junqiang, People’s Daily When the night falls, Moshikou Street in Beijing’s Shijingshan district is ablaze with dazzling lights, becoming an ideal photo spot for tourists. This centuries-old historical and cultural block has been reinvigorated thanks to the urban renewal program launched by Beijing. Having made its name since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and […]

Youths Hail Sanwo-Olu For Inclusion in Governance, Increment of Bursary Allowance

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been applauded by youths for appointing four student leaders from tertiary institutions in Lagos, Eniola Opeyemi, Kayode Samuel, Giwa Moor and Adeola Adewunmi., as Senior Special Assistants, SSAs.The governor also gained public commendations for increasing the bursary allowance of students of Lagos origin to N60,000 and scholarship grant […]

ActionAid Urges FG to Prioritize Rescue of Abducted Borno IDPs and Kaduna Pupils

ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent abductions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Gambarou-Ngala area of Borno State and the pupils and teachers of LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State. Over 280 pupils and teachers from Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State, were reportedly abducted by bandits […]