Expert Calls for Dementia to Become Public Health Priority in Africa
Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson of Dementia Africa, has called on African governments to give dementia greater priority within their public health systems, warning
Health
Human Angle
Security
CSOs Accuse Lagos Police of Cover-Up Over Alleged Tear-Gassing of Pensioners
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Lagos has accused the Lagos State Police Command of attempting to cover up the alleged
Foreign
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to UN Amid Global Strategic Shift
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations and the principles of the UN Charter, pledging continued support for the organisation’s peace,
Transport
Uber Announces Exit From Nigeria After 12 Years
Global ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced plans to discontinue its operations in Nigeria after 12 years of service in the country. The company
NGO
Global Rights Condemns Tear Gas Attack on Pensioners in Lagos
Global Rights has condemned the use of tear gas by the Nigeria Police Force to disperse pensioners protesting unpaid pension arrears and other
Security
Ebonyi Police Deny Alleged ₦700,000 Payment for Release of Suspects
The Ebonyi State Police Command has dismissed as false and unfounded allegations that six families were asked to pay ₦700,000 each for the
Security
Technology
NPTF Seeks Stronger Partnerships, Funding to Boost Police Capacity
The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has called for stronger partnerships and increased funding to enhance the operational capacity, welfare and effectiveness of
Foreign
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to ECOWAS as New Leadership Assumes Office
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, as new statutory appointees of the regional bloc
Crime
NDLEA SEIZES N6.2BN ‘JIHADI DRUG’, OPIOIDS AT LAGOS AIRPORT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted consignments of the illicit drug Captagon, popularly known as the “Jihadi drug,” alongside millions
Security
POLICE RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS, NEUTRALISE BANDITS, RECOVER ARMS IN MULTIPLE STATES
The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives have recorded a series of operational successes across several states, including the rescue of kidnapped victims,