By Disu Kamor The United States has a long record of acting on its own on the world stage—often without a United Nations mandate. From early “gun‑boat” interventions in Latin America to recent military strikes and sanctions, these unilateral moves have repeatedly tested the UN’s authority and fueled regional instability. When Washington bypasses multilateral channels, it sets a precedent that other nations can follow, eroding collective security frameworks and pushing nations to seek self‑help measures outside traditional alliances. Even before the United Nations existed, Washington’s “Manifest Destiny” and the Monroe Doctrine justified interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean, setting…
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In a significant move to strengthen the healthcare system in Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the immediate recruitment of 473 medical personnel, including doctors, nurses and other health professionals, to boost service delivery across the state. The decision is part of a broader effort by the state government to improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in underserved and rural communities. The Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospital Management Board, Abubakar Kullima, announced the development on Thursday in Maiduguri, noting that the recruitment will strengthen staffing in both newly commissioned and existing health facilities. Expanding the…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and more than 75 civil society organisations under the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have called for the establishment of an independent judicial commission of inquiry into the financial activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) during the tenure of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. The groups also expressed doubts about the ability of the National Assembly of Nigeria to ensure meaningful accountability through its ongoing investigation into an alleged N210 trillion accounting discrepancy in the records of the national oil company. In a joint statement…
The Benue State Government has intensified efforts to contain the outbreak of Lassa Fever following what authorities describe as an alarming rise in cases across the state. Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia disclosed this on Thursday, at Government House in Makurdi while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, the Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria, and UNICEF during an advocacy visit. Represented by his deputy, Sam Ode, the governor described the situation as an emergency and stressed that health security remains a priority for his administration. He said the state government would scale up…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers over the abduction of a four-year-old boy in Ngballang community, Numan Local Government Area of the state, in a case that has drawn concern among residents over the safety of children in local communities. Police authorities disclosed that the incident was first reported on March 2, 2026, when a resident of Ngballang, Umar Ibrahim, approached the Numan Police Division to report that his son, Ramadan, had gone missing after leaving home to play on March 1. According to the police, the child failed to return home that evening, prompting frantic…
Frontline traditional rulers in Taraba State have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to the fight against polio and the promotion of routine immunization across Taraba communities. The Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), in collaboration with the Chigari Foundation and other Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) partners, presented the awards to three traditional leaders in recognition of their roles in mobilising communities and supporting vaccination campaigns. Also recognised was the District Head of Muri Emirate, Alhaji Abba Tukur, who also serves as the State Chairman of the Social Mobilisation Committee. He was honoured for his exceptional…
Former Sokoto State governor and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tambuwal announced his resignation in a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward of Tambuwal Local Government Area in Sokoto State. In the letter, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria said the move followed deep reflection and consultations with political associates and supporters. Tambuwal cited persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements, and widening divisions within the party as key reasons for…
The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the establishment of a new tactical team base in Ilu-Abo community. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, announced the move on Tuesday while addressing protesters in Ilu-Abo, where residents had raised concerns over recent security challenges affecting communities in the Ilu-Abo, Ayede and Ogbese axis. Lawal said the police command was fully aware of the grievances of residents and assured them that proactive measures were already underway to address the situation. “We understand the concerns of the people and we are…
The Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF), with support from ActionAid Nigeria, has called for stronger protection of women’s rights and increased economic empowerment as a pathway to sustainable community development in Taraba State. The appeal was made during the commemoration of International Women’s Day held with communities in Gashaka Local Government Area under the Local Rights Programme (LRP). Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of WACHEF’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Garba Danjuma, and the Executive Director, Mrs. Beden Mergu Barnabas, the Programme Manager of the project, Wisdom Christopher, said women’s rights remain fundamental human rights that must be…
Search for Common Ground Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with the Benue State Government following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the formal introduction of the R2 for Peace Project aimed at improving early warning and rapid response to violence in parts of North-Central Nigeria. The project, titled Rapid Response: Immediate Protection and Early Warning Support to Violence-Affected Communities, will be implemented across Benue State, Nasarawa State, Plateau State and Taraba State. A delegation from the organization led by Africa Regional Director Rajendra Mulmi and Country Director About Karno Outtara met with senior government officials in Benue…