The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Abuja Prestige has called on the Federal Government to strengthen institutional and legal frameworks to protect the rights of women and girls across the country. The chapter’s President, Mr. Joel Uwabor, made the call on Sunday during the organisation’s 2026 March General Assembly, held alongside activities marking International Women’s Day. The event, themed “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls,” brought together stakeholders, advocates and members to deliberate on gender equity, justice and inclusive development. Uwabor said that while some progress had been made in advancing women’s rights in Nigeria, significant gaps remained and…
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The Delta State Government on Sunday welcomed 16-year-old autistic cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, during a brief stop in Asaba on his endurance journey. Kanyeyachukwu, from Enugu State, arrived with his parents, members of the Kanyeyachukwu Autism Foundation, cycling officials and a medical support team. The visit formed part of his long-distance ride from Enugu through Anambra, with Lagos as the final destination. At the Government House, the cyclist and his entourage were received by the governor’s wife, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori. Also present were senior officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu; a member of the State Assembly,…
The Federal Controller of Works in Abia, Mr. Chidi Uwaeziozi, says six out of 13 federal projects in the state are ongoing, with contractors on site. He said the remaining seven projects were stalled due to unforeseen circumstances. Uwaeziozi stated this in Aba on Sunday while inspecting the ongoing Abia Tower–Alaoji stretch of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. He said the 56.1-kilometre Enugu-bound lane of the expressway, from Abia Tower to Osisioma Flyover, had been completed. “The Umuahia Tower to Osisioma Flyover has two carriageways, while the Osisioma Flyover through to Alaoji Road has four lanes. “This is to enable town…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the establishment of regional energy hubs as a strategic pathway to accelerate cross-border mining industrialisation. Alake made the call while speaking at a panel session themed “Critical Minerals in Africa: Meeting Global Demand” on the sidelines of the 11th Powering Africa Summit (PAS) in Washington, D.C., United States. The minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Segun Tomori, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He urged the U.S. and African nations to prioritise the establishment of the hubs, describing them as crucial for strengthening the supply chain…
The Ondo State Police Command on Sunday said it had arrested a 21-year-old man, Alabi Anthony, for allegedly raping and killing a woman, Olaseni Veronica, at Iboropa community in Akoko North-East Local Government Area. The suspect reportedly strangled the victim to death after the alleged sexual assault last week. The Ondo Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, in a statement, said detectives acted on credible intelligence, tracking the deceased’s missing phone, which led to Anthony’s arrest. “The suspect has confessed to the crime, admitting to having carnal knowledge of the victim and thereafter strangling her to death. “The command condemns…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Tinubu on his on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, following his recent visit to the region. Shettima’s visit comes after last Monday’s deadly suicide bombings at three Maiduguri locations, which claimed at least 23 lives and injured more than 100 others. In a post on his verified X account on Sunday, Shettima said his visit to Maiduguri was undertaken at the instance of the President to engage with families and communities affected by recent tragic incidents in the state. “The Vice President will brief…
The United States has imposed a visa bond of up to $15,000 on travellers from 30 African countries, significantly tightening entry conditions for short-term visits under its expanding immigration enforcement policy. From April 2, applicants seeking B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) visas from countries including Ethiopia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and Tunisia will be required to post the refundable bond as part of their application process. The policy introduces a steep financial barrier for African travellers, with potential ripple effects on trade, investment flows and diplomatic relations, even as Washington seeks to deepen economic engagement with the continent. US officials…
Zimbabwe has sealed a new phase of agriculture cooperation with Guyana, placing food production, value chains and water management at the centre of bilateral talks during a Caribbean diplomatic tour, as global food security pressures continue to reshape international partnerships. Zimbabwe’s Special Envoy, Amon Murwira, held discussions with Guyana’s agriculture minister on Thursday, with both sides agreeing to deepen their agriculture partnership across key sectors, according to a statement posted by Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X. The agreement reflects Zimbabwe’s broader strategy to anchor diplomacy in economic outcomes, using Zimbabwe–Guyana agriculture cooperation to advance food security, industrial growth…
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence has announced that the nation’s military capabilities are actively engaged in defensive operations following a fresh wave of aerial attacks on Sunday morning. According to an official statement from the Ministry, the country’s air defences are “currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.” This latest engagement follows a comprehensive disclosure by the UAE Ministry of Defence on Saturday, which revealed that the country’s air defence systems have intercepted hundreds of aerial threats since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia. These include 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and…
Troops of Operation MESA have apprehended a suspect allegedly found in possession of suspected explosives in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Security sources disclosed that the arrest occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, following intelligence indicating that a civilian was moving around the Agric area with suspected hand grenades during an event. Acting swiftly on the report, troops mobilised to the scene, secured the area, and successfully disarmed and arrested the suspect without any incident. According to the sources, the suspect was found with items believed to be 36 hand grenades. The individual, identified as a native…