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German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development to German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development to Visit Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, and Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Dr. Bärbel Kofler are scheduled to visit Nigeria

According to a statement on Friday from the German Embassy in Nigeria, the German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, will visit Nigeria from 4th to 7th February 2024. She will be accompanied by the Parliamentary State Secretary, Dr. Bärbel Kofler.

The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Germany and Nigeria in the area of development cooperation.

The statement said the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development is responsible for planning and programming the guidelines and the fundamental concept on which German development policy is based. The ministry is also the main commissioning partner of the German development agency GIZ.

And with diplomatic relations spanning over 60 years, Germany and Nigeria have a longstanding relationship. They are natural partners as both are the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents, the statement stressed that “It is therefore crucial to address current global challenges together. Furthermore, Minister Svenja Schulze will be travelling in her capacity as President of the Sahel Alliance.”

The Sahel Alliance is an international cooperation platform to provide more and better support for development initiatives in the Sahel region. The objective of the Sahel Alliance is, through more than 1300 different projects, to enhance the stability and global development of the region and to provide more effective support in the areas of youth employment, climate and energy, governance, decentralisation and basic services, food security and agriculture, and security.

The statement added that the focus of the visit will lie on bilateral meetings with Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite.

A meeting is also schedule with the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Alieu Omar Touray to discuss the situation of development cooperation in West Africa and to visit numerous project sites.

The Parliamentary State Secretary, Dr. Bärbel Kofler, will continue to Lagos to visit projects at the University of Lagos and to hold discussions with the Lagos State Government on current challenges and possible cooperations Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, and Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Dr. Bärbel Kofler are scheduled to visit Nigeria

According to a statement on Friday from the German Embassy in Nigeria, the German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, will visit Nigeria from 4th to 7th February 2024. She will be accompanied by the Parliamentary State Secretary, Dr. Bärbel Kofler.

The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Germany and Nigeria in the area of development cooperation.

The statement said the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development is responsible for planning and programming the guidelines and the fundamental concept on which German development policy is based. The ministry is also the main commissioning partner of the German development agency GIZ.

And with diplomatic relations spanning over 60 years, Germany and Nigeria have a longstanding relationship. They are natural partners as both are the strongest economy and the most populous country on their respective continents, the statement stressed that “It is therefore crucial to address current global challenges together. Furthermore, Minister Svenja Schulze will be travelling in her capacity as President of the Sahel Alliance.”

The Sahel Alliance is an international cooperation platform to provide more and better support for development initiatives in the Sahel region. The objective of the Sahel Alliance is, through more than 1300 different projects, to enhance the stability and global development of the region and to provide more effective support in the areas of youth employment, climate and energy, governance, decentralisation and basic services, food security and agriculture, and security.

The statement added that the focus of the visit will lie on bilateral meetings with Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite.

A meeting is also schedule with the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Alieu Omar Touray to discuss the situation of development cooperation in West Africa and to visit numerous project sites.

The Parliamentary State Secretary, Dr. Bärbel Kofler, will continue to Lagos to visit projects at the University of Lagos and to hold discussions with the Lagos State Government on current challenges and possible cooperations

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

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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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