António Guterres has called for serious negotiations between the United States and Iran, warning that respect for international law is being undermined. He spoke to journalists on Tuesday at United Nations headquarters in New York City. Guterres said humanitarian and legal obligations were being ignored in the Middle East and elsewhere, fuelling “chaos, suffering and destruction.” He added that upholding international law would be central to his visit to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The crisis has caused widespread devastation, disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and left thousands of seafarers stranded. “Justice is meant to…
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Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for strict jail terms without the option of fines for drug traffickers to serve as a stronger deterrent against illicit drug activities. Marwa made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the National Minimum Standards on the Implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and the Administration of Criminal Justice Laws. He noted that experience has shown that allowing fines instead of imprisonment has not deterred traffickers, contributing to the rise in substance abuse. He urged the Chief Judge and Judges of…
Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation UDO KA, have uncovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and recovered ransom money during operations in Enugu State. This is contained in an operational report released to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja. The report said troops of 82 Division Garrison, alongside 103 Battalion and the Air Component, conducted clearance operations in Ajali Forest, Ezeagu Local Government Area. It said the troops targeted enclaves of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to the report, an anti-tank improvised explosive device was discovered along…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for institutionalized leadership transition to youths, urging deliberate systems to harness their potential for national development. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Mr Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 2026 Abuja Dialogue held at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, where stakeholders examined youth participation in leadership. The summit was organised by the Office of the Vice President with the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), with the theme “Scaling Excellence: Youth Leadership as Strategic Infrastructure.” He said youth leadership is no longer…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended the 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) gas processing plant project by Southfield Petroleum Ltd. (SPL) in Utorogu, Delta State. Ekpo said this on Tuesday at the groundbreaking ceremony of the project held at the Utorogu gas processing plant site. It was reported that SPL is collaborating with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to address Nigeria’s persistent gas supply shortfall for power generation and industrial growth. He said the development of the 200 MMSCFD gas processing facility would stimulate capital inflow, create…
Gov. Alex Otti says Abia is ready to collaborate with the Abia Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) on a structured long-term framework to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. Otti said this on Tuesday at the official opening of the 2026 ANPA Medical Mission, a five-day medical outreach holding in Umuahia. He said he had directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche, and his team to open discussions with ANPA on a structured long-term partnership framework. According to him, the state government wants ANPA involved in the entire spectrum of healthcare delivery, including telemedicine, remote consultations,…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appointed Tanimu Yunusa as the new State Coordinator for Abia. Yunusa, who hails from Sokoto State, assumed office as the 18th NYSC Coordinator in the state. He takes over from Mrs Gladys Adama, who has been redeployed to the Human Resources Department at the NYSC National Headquarters, Abuja. It was reported that a formal handover ceremony was held on Tuesday at the NYSC State Secretariat in Umuahia. Until his appointment, Yunusa served as Acting Head of the Publicity Division in the Information and Public Relations Unit at the Directorate Headquarters. In her valedictory…
The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) has unveiled a month-long nationwide awareness programme to promote its Heart Mark Logo initiative, aimed at reducing the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria. The Executive Director of NHF, Dr Kingsley Akinroye, at the unveiling of the Nigeria Heart Foundation Heart Mark Logo, tagged “Healthier Choices, Made Easier,” on Tuesday in Lagos, said heart health remains non-negotiable for a healthy and longer life. Akinroye said the programme, scheduled to run from April 14 to May 15, will feature a national summit, advocacy visits to key government institutions, and market sensitisation campaigns in Lagos and…
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an Indian company, Rashmi Metaliks Group, in Kolkata for an investment of one billion dollars over a three-year period. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, who led the Nigerian delegation, signed the agreement following his visit to the company in India. A statement on the visit was made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Salamatu Jibaniya. In the statement, Audu described the move as a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive to reposition the steel sector, boost industrial growth, generate…
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has called on security agencies to carry out coordinated operations to dismantle terrorist camps in forested areas across the state. The governor made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. Alia’s directive followed recent deadly attacks on some communities. It was reported that attacks in Apa and Otukpo local government areas, specifically in Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi, Adija, and Upu villages, resulted in multiple fatalities. He urged security operatives to intensify surveillance and operations, with a particular focus on Apa,…