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Aug

2025

ANAMBRA: FENRAD bemoans surge in kidnapping, violence, others *Outlines measures to curb menace

NEWS#Bloodshedinanambra, #Kidnappinginanambrastate, #Killingsinanambra, #mSoludo'seffortrocurbcriminalitiesinanambra, FENRAD

ANAMBRA: FENRAD bemoans surge in kidnapping, violence, others*Outlines measures to curb menace A clarion call has been made by the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), a frontline civil society organisation committed to justice, accountability, and human security, suggesting possible measures to abate the hike in the subsisting criminal activities that have overwhelmed Anambra State. FENRAD, while acknowledging the proactive steps taken by the Anambra State Government, particularly through the launch of Operation Udo Ga-Achi and the enactment of the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025, however, expressed acrimony over what it described as "structural weaknesses in the state's…

Jul

2025

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BREAKING: ‘Nigerians must go’, Protest rocks Ghana over alleged mass prostitution

NEWS##RitualKilling, #GhanaMustGo, #MassProstitution, #NigeriansMustGoProtest

BREAKING: 'Nigerians must go', Ghanaians protest alleged mass prostitution Pandemonium erupted across the streets of Ghana, as aggrieved Ghanaians have taken to the streets, protesting against Nigerians for allegedly involvement in indiscriminate prostitution, ritual killings and all sorts of social vices, in their country. Amidst downright indignation, Ghanaians are protesting against alleged ritual killings, mass prostitution allegedly perpetrated by Nigerians in their country. In a viral video on Tuesday, the protesters in their large numbers, were seen wielding placards with various inscriptions such as “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop; “Our health at stake due to mass prostitution; “Who…

Jul

2025

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FENRAD Set to Commence “Security, Civic Space, People” Radio Programme in Abia State, S/E Nigeria

NEWS#FENRAD, #FoundationForEnvironmentalRightsAdvocacyAndDevelopment, #NationalSecurity, #SUNFM91.9

FENRAD Set to Commence "Security, Civic Space, People" Radio Programme in Abia State, S/E Nigeria The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has, amidst greeat elation, announced the launch of a new public-interest radio programme titled “Security, Civic Space & the People”. According to a release signed by Chika Okoroafor, the Communication Officer, the programme is aimed at deepening civic engagement, promoting accountable governance, and strengthening community-security relations across Southeast Nigeria. The release further states that the groundbreaking programme will air weekly on SUN FM 91.9 the leading lights of the Airwaves, situated at 133, Aba/ Owerri Road,…

Jul

2025

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Plateau Massacre: Fulani avenging injustice, killings won’t stop– Miyetti Allah

NEWS#ClimateChange, #MiyettiAllah, #PlateauKilling

Plateau Massacre: Fulani avenging injustice, killings won't stop– Miyetti Allah The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has vowed that the incessant attacks and killings of the people of Plateau State would continue due to the injustice herders face in the state. Its National Secretary, Bello Gotomo, who made the assertion after the association’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, also stated that climate-induced migration, proliferation of weapons, weak law enforcement and injustice were contributing to the persistent violence in the state, reports The Guardian. Gotomo said instances where Fulani herdsmen are attacked, killed, and their cows rustled…

Jul

2025

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BREAKING NEWS: Gusau Emir, Ibrahim Bello is dead

NEWS#16thEmirofGusau, #IbrahimBello, #IbrahimBelloIsDead

BREAKING NEWS: Gusau Emir, Ibrahim Bello is dead Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, has joined his ancestors . The former Emir of Gusau died at the age of 71 following a protracted battle with an undisclosed illness Unfortunately, death laid its ugly hands on him yesterday, Friday, July 24.The news of Abraham Bello's death was confirmed by Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal. In an official statement, Governor Lawal mourned the loss, describing the late Emir as a dependable monarch who worked tirelessly for the peace and progress of Zamfara. “I received with…

Jul

2025

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Nigerian Governor gifts Police Officer 3 -Bedroom Flat, Car for rejecting $17,000 From Kidnapper

NEWS#Abduction, #Bayelsa, #ChiefJudgeEbiyerinOmukoro, #Criminality, #DouyeDiri, #Integrity, #Kidnapping, #SentomeObi

Nigerian Governor gifts Police Officer 3 -Bedroom Flat, Car for rejecting $17,000 From Kidnapper Mr. Sentome Obi the Police who rejected $17,000 from a suspected kidnapper has been rewarded for his outstanding show of dignity in the course of his job, in Bayelsa State. The Governor of Bayelsa Douye Diri rewarded him with a three-bedroom flat, a car and at the same time, recommended him to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, for promotion. IGP Kayode Egbetokun This is even as the kidnap suspect has been arrested. Obi, according to Diri, rejected the bribe from a suspect reportedly involved…

Jul

2025

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Mercy Attababa’s Arrest: Zone 2 Frowns At Police Officers Conduct, Order Full Investigation

NEWS#AIGAdegokeM Fayoade, #MercyAttababa, #MercyAttababa'sArrest, #Zone2PoliceCommand

Mercy Attababa's Arrest: Zone 2 Frowns At Police Officers Conduct, Order Full Investigation The Police Management of Zone 2 Command Headquarters has frowned over the conduct of some police officers under the command during an arrest depicted in a viral online video. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers NAOSNP by the Zonal PPRO, CSP Ayuba T. Umma stated that, "The Police Management at the Zone 2 Command Headquarters, under the leadership of AIG Adegoke M. Fayoade, has noted the conduct displayed by officers during an arrest depicted in a viral…

Jul

2025

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CHAMA announces scholarship award for Enyimba Medical Invasion

NEWS#CHAMAMissionMinistriesInternational, #Dr.OluguUkpai

CHAMA announces scholarship award forEnyimba Medical Invasion The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of CHAMA 2025 Invasion, Apostle Okure, has expressed gratitude to CHAMA CEO Dr. Olugu Ukpai for the proposed scholarship award during the upcoming Enyimba Medical Invasion 2025. The event which is slated for August 8 up until 14, 2025, is geared towards providing medical care and support to the needy. The medical mission targets to conduct at least 150 surgeries and free treatment to beneficiaries from a team of Doctors from USA, UK, Canada in conjunction with their Nigerian counterparts. Notably, CHAMA Mission Ministries (CMM) International has…

Jul

2025

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ZENITH Bank Recognised Emerges Nigeria’s Best Bank At Euromoney Awards For Excellence 2025

BANKING SECTOR, NEWS#Barclays, #CitiBank, #EuromoneyAwardsExcellence, #HSBC, #MorganStanley, #StandarBankandDevelopmentBank of Singapore, #ZenithBank, (DBS)

ZENITH Bank Recognised Emerges Nigeria's Best Bank At Euromoney Awards For Excellence 2025 Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products and superior value to its customers and shareholders. Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence are one of the most highly coveted awards that matter to banks and bankers who…

Jul

2025

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Ensure Budgetary allocations to Oil Host Communities Reflect people’s priorities, FENRAD urges PIA

NEWS#FENRAD, #HCDTFs, #OilHostCommunityDevelopmentTrustFunds, #PetroleumIndustryAct

Ensure Budgetary allocations to Oil Host Communities Reflect people's priorities, FENRAD urges PIA A clarion call has been made to ensure transparency, community needs assessment and implementation in Host Community Development Trust Funds under the umbrella of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021. The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD )an Environmental Rights Advocacy Organization has called for greater transparency, accountability, and community participation in the implementation of the Host Community Development Trust Funds (HCDTFs) as provided for under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021. As the PIA mandates the creation of HCDTFs to ensure oil-bearing communities benefit…