Senate Committee Pledges Strong Support for NDLEA Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has pledged full legislative support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its ongoing campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja by the newly appointed Chairman […]
SEDC Reaffirms Transparency After Senate Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and full disclosure following an interactive session with the Senate Committee on the Commission as part of the National Assembly’s oversight responsibilities. The Commission said it briefed lawmakers in detail on its financial position, operations, procurement processes, institutional development, strategic […]
Experts Push Tougher Measures to End Child Recruitment
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders have called for stronger legislative action, improved child protection systems, and greater investment in education and rehabilitation programmes to address the growing challenge of child recruitment in armed conflicts across Nigeria. The call was made during a policy dialogue on Strategies Against Child Recruitment in Armed Conflicts in Nigeria, organised by […]
Senate Grills SEDC Boss Over Financial Mismanagement
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has interrogated the Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye, over alleged mismanagement and questionable utilisation of ₦16.6 billion released under the 2025 budget. The Senator Orji Kalu-led committee raised concerns during an investigative hearing in Abuja, questioning key expenditure items, including […]