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Experts Advance Magazine As Platform For Improved Nigeria- China Ties

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Experts Advance Magazine As Platform For Improved Nigeria- China Ties

By: Michael Mike

Experts in international relations from both Nigeria and China sides have praised the Contemporary World Magazine Nigeria has a veritable platform to advance improved ties between both countries.

This appraisal was given on Tuesday during a seminar on Advancing knowledge Exchange aimed at building strategies for the promotion and dissemination of the Contemporary World Nigeria Magazine, in Abuja.

It was a collaboration between Contemporary World China and Nigeria’s Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPRC) where both sides are publishing the Contemporary World Nigeria.

In his remarks, the Directors General of IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, said it is a platform to share ideas about Nigeria -China relations, China- Africa relations as well as Nigeria Africa relations.

Ochogwu said: “We are scaling up the magazine to provide the platform for knowledge sharing, knowledge dissemination and d knowledge production on how issues around innovation, inclusion can flourish.”

He explained that the aim is to expand infrastructure development and economic growth in Africa and Nigeria, stressing that it has become incumbent on stakeholders to ensure that the narrative fits the development trajectory that President Bola Tinubu is pushing alongside his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping.

He noted that: “The publication stands as both a mirror and a bridge of Nigeria- China cooperation, a mirror that reflects the evolving global landscape through African perspectives and a bridge that connects diverse peoples and political cultures through dialogue, understanding and shared development goals.

“The promotion and dissemination of the magazine converges with the upgrade of the Nigeria- China relations from the Strategic Partnership to the Comprehensive Strategic partnership during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Beijing in September 2024.”

He added that since its launch in Nigeria in 2022, the Contemporary World Nigeria Magazine has played a unique role in promoting academic, political and cultural exchanges between Africa and China.

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said the magazine represents an ever deepening academic and cultural exchanges between Nigeria, which enhance culture understanding, facilitate academic and cultural interaction and give impetus to the development of state to state relations.

The envoy, who was represented by Counselor Wang Jun, said that the magazine has come to represent a new vision for expanding ties especially in the period that is replete with the game of big powers and the rise of unilateralism.

He said “the magazine should become a national social science core journal. Combining authority and knowledge, melting the world’s latest information into a furnace, focusing on a unique perspective to authoritatively analyse the worlds’ focus, in-depth analysis of international relations, and disseminating information on the politics, economy, society, military, culture and life of various countries.”

The guest Speaker, Mr. Charles Onunaiju said the magazine provides a robust platform to strengthen China Africa relations for mutual benefits. He added that Africans and Nigerians must explore this opportunity to increase their knowledge about China and how the Chinese transformed their society for the better by expanding their intellect and strategic thinking.

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Army intercepts railway vandals in Yobe, arrests 8 suspects including 5 NSCDC personnel

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Army intercepts railway vandals in Yobe, arrests 8 suspects including 5 NSCDC personnel

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai in Yobe have intercepted a truck loaded with suspected vandalised iron railway sleepers and arrested eight suspects, including five personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), during a targeted operation in Katarko area of Gujba Local Government Area.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the operation, which took place on July 8 at about 4:00 p.m., followed credible intelligence about the movement of vandalised railway materials.

The truck, was intercepted while en route to Damaturu. A Hilux vehicle marked NSCDC CD 234 A, believed to be providing escort for the illegal consignment, was also impounded.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the railway materials were vandalised from a section of the tracks around Kukuwa, also in Gujba LGA.

Further findings revealed that the arrested NSCDC officers were allegedly invited by the vandals to provide safe passage in exchange for monetary compensation.

A cash sum of ₦128,500, believed to be proceeds of the illegal escort, was recovered from one of the NSCDC officers. The money was reportedly concealed in his inner clothing.

The suspects and exhibits have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Damaturu for further investigation. An anti-bomb squad has also been directed to sweep the recovered materials to ensure public safety.

Authorities say investigations are ongoing and all those found culpable will be prosecuted accordingly.

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NHRC: Over 320,000 Human Rights Violations Complaints Received in June

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NHRC: Over 320,000 Human Rights Violations Complaints Received in June

By: Michael Mike

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decried the rising incident of human rights violation in the country, stating that last alone over 320,000 cases were reported across the country.

Speaking during the presentation of June 2025 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu said: “In the month of June, we received 327,154 complaints reflecting another sharp increase in human rights violations, each one a desperate plea for justice and a stark reminder of how much work remains to be done.”

He lamented that: “Every month, when we gather to present this human rights dashboard, we are confronted with a sobering reality of the lived realities of those affected by violence, injustice, discrimination, and systemic neglect. These numbers compel us to reflect deeply on our collective responsibility and ask ourselves the difficult question: Are we doing enough? The events of June 2025 demand not just reflection, but an honest and urgent response.”

He said: “Last month, Nigeria witnessed a harrowing surge in violent attacks, with devastating consequences for affected communities and our national conscience. Among the most tragic incidents were the brutal assaults on the Yelewata and Dauda communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where over 200 innocent lives were lost. These were not mere figures on a report; they were fathers, mothers, children, and breadwinners; families torn apart, livelihoods destroyed, and futures extinguished in moments of senseless brutality.

“Equally alarming is the rising trend of attacks against law enforcement and local security forces. In Kaduna and Niger States, more than 17 soldiers were killed in coordinated attacks, further destabilizing already fragile regions. Equally distressing was the massacre of over 40 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Ruggar Chida, brave individuals who stood on the frontlines to protect their communities, only to pay the ultimate price.

“Their deaths leave a void in local security structures, rendering civilians even more exposed to further violence.”

Ojukwu noted that: “The wave of insecurity plaguing our highways has also intensified. In June alone, more than 50 travellers were abducted along major transit routes in Kogi and Benue States. These are not isolated criminal acts; they represent a direct assault on the fundamental rights to freedom of movement, economic participation, and personal dignity. These abductions inflicts lasting trauma on victims and their families while further eroding public trust in the safety of our roads. This pattern of violence marked by impunity, fear, and systemic failure highlights a grave deficit in protection and accountability.”

He added that: “In the month of June, we received 327,154 complaints reflecting another sharp increase in human rights violations, each one a desperate plea for justice and a stark reminder of how much work remains to be done.

“To the government, we reiterate the need for decisive and coordinated security interventions. To civil society and the media, we urge sustained advocacy and amplification of these issues. To our development partners, we call for strengthened collaboration in addressing the root causes of these issues. This dashboard must not merely serve as a record of tragedies; it must be a catalyst for meaningful and sustainable change.

“Let us never forget; every complaint documented, every statistic recorded in these dashboards represents a Nigerian citizen, a fellow human being seeking justice, safety, and the fulfilment of their basic rights.

“The National Human Rights Commission remains unwavering in its mandate to promote, protect, and enforce human rights across Nigeria. We will forge ahead with purposeful and sustained action.”

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Five months amnesty granted for regularisation of expired visas

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By:Michael Mike

The federal government has granted five months amnesty for regularisation of expired visas to allow travellers comply with the new visa regime.

A statement at the weekend by the public relations officer of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Akinsola Akinlabi said the amnesty would also reinforce a secure and transparent migration system.

The statement read: “The federal government through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service, announces an Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty).

“This initiative provides a unique window for foreigners currently residing in Nigeria with expired immigration status to regularize their stay without facing penalties.”

He disclosed in the statement that the initiative, which commenced on 1st May 2025, would run through to 30th September 2025.

He further announced that the amnesty specifically apply to individuals who have either overstayed their visas or violated their visa conditions.

He gave the categories of those affected as: Foreign nationals with Expired Visa on Arrival (VoA); Holders of Expired Single and Multiple-Entry Visas and; Individuals with an Expired Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), where renewal has exceeded 30 days post-expiration.

Akinlabi urged all affected foreign nationals to promptly regularize their stay through
(https://amnesty.immigration.gov.ng) within the grace period to avoid overstay penalties.

He said, “To ensure the Amnesty application process is seamless, the Nigeria Immigration Service has assembled a support team to assist with Amnesty applications. Contact the support team via email at:amnesty@immigration.gov.ng

“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to facilitating lawful migration, safeguarding National Security, and promoting transparency and efficiency across all immigration processes.
“For further information kindly visit the Nigeria Immigration website www.immigration.gov.ng.”

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