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The United Nations today announced the latest group of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), during the start of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. Every two years, the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth recognizes 17 young change-makers who are leading efforts to combat the …

Section 14(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, provides: “sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom Government through the Constitution derives all its powers and authority”. In paragraph (b) of the same subsection, provision is made to the effect that “the Security …

Section 14(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, provides: “sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from whom Government through the Constitution derives all its powers and authority”. In paragraph (b) of the same subsection, provision is made to the effect that “the Security …

Nigerian passport has been ranked 100th out of 199 countries in the 2022 third quarter global passport ranking by the Henley Passport Index. This index is published quarterly by the Henley & Partners, a London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm. The Index compared the visa-free access of 199 different …

As we eagerly await the flag off of the electioneering campaigns preparatory to the all important general elections of 2023, I have been following the unfolding events in the country’s political terrain with keen interest and observed that some happenings are gradually sliding us back to the days of old. …

She walked absent-mindedly with her baby strapped to her back looking behind her at intervals as if trying to hide from someone. I was waiting patiently for Onyinye Igwe, 34 in her neighbour’s shop across the road. Onyinye finally arrived, scruffy, with her slim figure, obviously looking unhappy even as …

Osun State education policy reversal is a poor radical policy shift in its education sector, creating a fuss in some quarters. Amidst insinuations that it is an intentional act to rubbish his predecessor’s legacies, Governor Oyetola has destroyed Rauf Aregbesola educational legacies with policy reversal in Osun. Osun State Government …

International Criminal Court has not investigated the abuse of human rights of over 200 million Nigerians committed by bandits and terrorists. Many states and cities in Nigeria are under attack from bandits and terrorists. ICC has failed to investigate the rights of thousands of Nigerian school children that have been …

The International Criminal Court has not assisted Nigeria to investigate the 96 financiers of terrorist groups, Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), in 2020-2021, revealed 96 financiers of terrorism in Nigeria, NFIU had intelligence exchanges on Boko Haram, ISWAP, banditry, …

Yussuf Alli, one time Olympian Gold Medalist might have seen it all before he was appointed the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission about a year ago. As a renowned Athlete who have navigated the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the World Athletics body, there is no doubt …