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IHRC calls for inclusive governance to combat ethnic, religious conflicts

The International Human Rights Commission has raised concerns over the persistent ethnic and religious conflicts undermining Nigeria’s unity and stability, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to the nation’s future. The IHRC Head of Diplomatic Mission, Duru Hezekiah, delivered this cautionary note on Thursday during the symposium themed “Unity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom,
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The International Human Rights Commission has raised concerns over the persistent ethnic and religious conflicts undermining Nigeria’s unity and stability, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to the nation’s future. The IHRC Head of Diplomatic Mission, Duru Hezekiah, delivered this cautionary note on Thursday during the symposium themed “Unity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom,

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INEC proposes reforms to enhance electoral process

The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed reforms to improve the country’s electoral system, following lessons learnt from the 2023 general election and subsequent off-cycle polls. The commission also confirmed it will soon present its legislative proposals to the relevant committees in the Senate and House of Representatives. At a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed reforms to improve the country’s electoral system, following lessons learnt from the 2023 general election and subsequent off-cycle polls. The commission also confirmed it will soon present its legislative proposals to the relevant committees in the Senate and House of Representatives. At a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners

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Police hand over 10 human trafficking victims to NAPTIP in Kano

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Kano Zonal Command, has received 10 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, made the disclosure on Thursday in Kano while receiving the victims from the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command. According to him, the victims were rescued on
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Kano Zonal Command, has received 10 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, made the disclosure on Thursday in Kano while receiving the victims from the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command. According to him, the victims were rescued on

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Troops foil bandits attacks in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, said they have successfully thwarted a planned banditry attack in the southern part of Taraba State. A statement made available to journalists on Thursday by the Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director, Captain Oni Olubodunde, said the operation, which occured on December 11, 2024, also led to
Troops foil bandits attacks in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, said they have successfully thwarted a planned banditry attack in the southern part of Taraba State.

A statement made available to journalists on Thursday by the Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director, Captain Oni Olubodunde, said the operation, which occured on December 11, 2024, also led to the arrest of two suspects.

“Acting on actionable intelligence about an impending terrorist attack on local villages, the troops launched a series of aggressive patrols, ambushes, and covert operations.

“These efforts culminated in the arrest of two suspects, identified as Terry Waapara and Tobaya Tekura, in Adu village,” the statement read.

The duo, according to the Army, was apprehended while attempting to infiltrate Chachanji market, allegedly to carry out kidnapping and other criminal activities.

“During the operation, security forces recovered two AK-47 rifles, two magazines, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

“The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to uncover details about their network and activities.”

Elated by the development, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their vigilance and professionalism, which according to him, ensured the success of the operation.

Uwa reassured the people of the state that the Nigerian Army remains committed to combating terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality.

He also lauded the cooperation of law-abiding citizens in providing timely and credible information, emphasizing that collective efforts are key to ensuring a safer and more secure nation.

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FCT demolitions: Senate orders probe, summons Wike

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday called for a thorough probe into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. This is as the red chamber set up an investigative committee to look into the matter and report back to it within a specified timeframe. The committee also invited the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to
FCT demolitions: Senate orders probe, summons Wike

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday called for a thorough probe into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

This is as the red chamber set up an investigative committee to look into the matter and report back to it within a specified timeframe.

The committee also invited the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to appear before it to explain the reasons behind the demolitions, which have left many residents without homes.

The motion, moved by Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, expressed worry over the demolition of structures in the nation’s capital.

Kingibe also called for an immediate stop to further demolitions.

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Innovative community engagement, campaigns best strategies to fight TB – Advocates

Innovative community engagement and campaigns have been identified as one of the many strategies employed to fight Tuberculosis, TB, in Nigeria. TB elimination advocates insist taking the fight to the grassroots is one major means of finding unreported cases as TB is not always hospital-based but a community issue. The National Coordinator of African Coalitions
Innovative community engagement, campaigns best strategies to fight TB – Advocates

Innovative community engagement and campaigns have been identified as one of the many strategies employed to fight Tuberculosis, TB, in Nigeria.

TB elimination advocates insist taking the fight to the grassroots is one major means of finding unreported cases as TB is not always hospital-based but a community issue.

The National Coordinator of African Coalitions on TB in Nigeria, Ibrahim Umoru, says the community engagement component is critical and must not be ignored.

Umoru made the remarks at the community sessions of the ongoing National TB conference in Abuja, where delegates from over 20 countries shared their country-specific experiences on TB elimination.

He noted that Nigeria has shown a lot of resilience, through its efforts and commitment, just like it did during the COVID-19 era, despite the lean resources.

Umoru, however, maintains that government commitment, media engagement and private sector participation are mostly needed at the grassroots to enhance case detection.

”TB is not a hospital issue, yes, you go to the hospital for medical treatment but the generality of TB cases comes from the communities
and that is why the community component is very important and we cannot keep quiet about it.

”Nigerians are innovative but the most important thing is your commitment, it takes you further, Nigeria has shown a lot to the world, our resilience and our efforts.

Dr Bolatito Aiyedigba, a Director for Tuberculosis at Breakthrough Action Nigeria, who highlighted some of the innovations used to increase case detection said the Check Am slogan, encouraged community people to test their lingering coughs.

”Some of the innovations were introduced during the COVID-19 era, COVID came with cough and cough is usually associated with tuberculosis as well. So it could be tuberculosis. Not every cough is due to COVID, so check it.

”Cough is due to different kinds of illnesses. And until you check, you will not know. And we also worked with the national TB hotline, when they call, they are directed on what to do, asked more questions and their fears are allayed, so they can get the appropriate testing. So that really, really helped. In addition to all the other innovations that came into the facility, testing was also improved.”

Aiyedigba also informed that the stigmatisation of people living with TB is still very high in Nigeria, noting that the country needs to tackle the menace.

”This is the next line of action that we’re going to tackle. Because now we’re fighting the TB cases, we’re putting them on treatment but we have to address the issue of stigma.

”And the stigma starts from self-stigmatisation, there’s no need to stigmatise yourself for having tuberculosis because tuberculosis is curable and treatable.

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IPOB assures Ndigbo of peacful Christmas, vows to combat insecurity

The Indigenous People of Biafra has reiterated its commitment to end insecurity in the South-East region, assuring the Ndigbo people nationwide and in the Diaspora to return home for the Christmas season. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, assured that operatives of the Eastern Security Network would provide a peaceful
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The Indigenous People of Biafra has reiterated its commitment to end insecurity in the South-East region, assuring the Ndigbo people nationwide and in the Diaspora to return home for the Christmas season. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, assured that operatives of the Eastern Security Network would provide a peaceful

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