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UNIC Highlights Peace, Security, Human Rights, Information Integrity as Critical Focus Areas in Nigeria
UNIC Highlights Peace, Security, Human Rights, Information Integrity as Critical Focus Areas in Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Nigeria has highlighted peace and security, human rights, information integrity, as its critical focus areas in the country this year
UNIC in advancing partnership towards advocacy and sensitization of policy makers and the public on the United Nations themes and mandates, convened a partners’ briefing engagement in Abuja.
The engagement, which took place on Thursday online and focused on the 2025 priorities of UNIC, was presided over by the UNIC Director, Ronald Kayanja, and attended by 106 partners organisations from across the country.
The Director informed the audience of the year 2025 being the 80th anniversary of the United Nations; 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action; the 10th year of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); COP 30 and the 10th year since the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change; and the Pact for the Future.
The Pact, he said further, committed Member States and the UN system to mobilise around actions for youth and
future generations.
Kayanja highlighted peace and security, human rights, information integrity, as critical focus areas for UNIC this year.
He explained that: “We will work with partners to address challenges to the integrity of the information ecosystem, implementing the Global Principles for Information Integrity and relevant aspects of the Global Digital Compact. It is important to address the dangers caused by mis – and disinformation and hate speech to societies, especially in the wake of AI.”
The participants were also briefed on the UN International Days, and the need for collaboration with other stakeholders and UNIC for their observance.
Participants thanked the leadership of UNIC for bringing so many NGOs to the table to discuss the UN priorities for the year.
The President of the Nigeria Environmental Society, Efe Okobia, requested for more involvement of UNIC in the activities of CSOs across Nigeria.
The Executive Director of Mind The Gap Initiative, Tayo Olosunde, advocated for increased use of technology by CSOs to ensure inclusive and more participation of diverse people.
In their interventions, Foluke Ademokun of Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation; Doyin Ogunye of Recycling Scheme for Women and Youth Empowerment (RESWAYE) called for more collaborations and strategic alliance between and amongst NGOs with focus and values.
A similar engagement is planned with journalists in both print and electronic media as well as those operating with online channels.
UNIC Highlights Peace, Security, Human Rights, Information Integrity as Critical Focus Areas in Nigeria
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed five members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two civilians in a deadly attack in Jangebe town, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on Friday afternoon when five CPG personnel, including their Unit Commander, went to assist in cultivating a farm on the outskirts of the village.
The victims were ambushed by the assailants while working on the farm and all five CPG members were shot dead. Two other civilians – a male and a female – working on a nearby farm were also killed during the assault.
Security sources said two pump-action rifles belonging to the CPG were stolen by the attackers.
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the fleeing bandits and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a suspected banditry attack on military camps located around Sabuwa and Faskari Local Government Areas, and intercepted an unidentified surveillance drone suspected to have been deployed by the criminals.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, when armed men on motorcycles were sighted moving suspiciously around Maiganguma village axis in the two LGAs.
According to security sources, a drone was simultaneously observed hovering over the general area of Dandume and Machika villages, particularly around the perimeters of the Operation Sharan Daji Camp and Machika Military Super Camp.
Troops stationed in the vicinity reportedly made inquiries across security formations to confirm whether the drone belonged to any friendly forces. All units, however, denied ownership or deployment of any drone in the area.
After a few minutes, the drone was seen maneuvering behind the Wori Rock and later re-emerged in the air, prompting patrol teams to open fire. The suspected operator reportedly flew the drone back towards Wori Rock, after which it vanished.
Troops gave chase to the motorcycle-riding suspects who fled into the bush, evading capture. No casualty was reported during the incident.
Security authorities said investigations were ongoing to identify the drone operators and uncover any surveillance or targeting plans linked to the suspected bandits.
Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
Bandits rustle cattle, injure two in Katsina; ambush police, damage patrol APC
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday stormed Unguwar Gada Village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, rustling an undisclosed number of cattle and injuring two villagers in the process.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the attackers, who struck at about 12:45 a.m., fled with the stolen livestock through Rereji Village in neighbouring Malumfashi LGA.
During the raid, the assailants shot two residents identified as Sani Yau, and Umar Shamsu, both of whom sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Malumfashi for medical attention.
Police personnel and other joint forces respond to the incident. However, the bandits laid an ambush for the security operatives and opened fire on them.
In the course of the attack, the front tyres of the police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were destroyed, and its engine also sustained significant damage, rendering the vehicle immobile.
Security forces have intensified patrols in the area and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
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