World Health Organization Director-General elect, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has welcomed contributions and pledges of US$1.2 billion for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The pledges were made at the Rotary Convention in Atlanta, USA which is being attended by 32 000 Rotarians from around the world. “It is humbling to see again the power of […]

The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) has been formally inaugurated as a Centre for Professionalism, training and purposeful leadership for the security sector. Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali said that the establishment of the War Colleges for the Army, Navy and Airforce underscores the importance that the federal government […]

The Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command, CP Garba Baba Umar has assured  Igbo Community in the State of adequate security . Speaking during a meeting with the Leadership of Igbo Community in the State , the Police boss  assured them that the Command under his watch is fully committed toward providing a safe and […]

chidinma francis With hundreds of millions of people around the globe directly affected by  degradation of land ecosystems , United Nations agencies have called for better management of land so that it can provide a place where individuals and communities can build a future. “Population growth means demand for food and water is set to […]

Chidinma Francis. Many older persons are at risk of being abused by their own relatives, a United Nations human rights expert has warned, urging greater vigilance and more reporting of suspected cases, especially since many fear on the part of older persons may not speak up for fear of reprisals – or to protect family […]