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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
Suspected militia kill motorcyclist along Nyong-Bodel road in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
An unidentified person was killed by suspected militias along the Nyong-Bodel road in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, deployed at Bodel, responded to a report of an attack and killing of the victim along the road.
The troops arrived at the scene and discovered the victim’s corpse alongside his motorcycle, while the suspected attackers fled after sighting the troops.
The corpse was evacuated to a mortuary, while efforts are ongoing to establish the identity of the victim and apprehend the assailants.
Security agencies are also intensifying patrols and surveillance along the route to prevent further attacks and restore confidence among residents and road users.
Suspected militia kill motorcyclist along Nyong-Bodel road in Plateau
Troops launch rescue operation after hospital matron kidnapped in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, have launched a rescue operation following the abduction of Mrs Sarah Dalang, a matron at Cottage Hospital, Bokkos, Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026.
According to the sources, the troops responded to a report of the kidnapping and mobilised alongside other security agencies to commence search and rescue operations.
The security personnel conducted operations around suspected hideouts of the kidnappers but no contact was established with the criminals.
Efforts are ongoing to track the kidnappers, locate the victim and secure her safe release.
Security agencies have continued to intensify operations across Bokkos and adjoining areas to disrupt criminal activities and protect residents.
Troops launch rescue operation after hospital matron kidnapped in Plateau
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover four motorcycles in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised a terrorist and recovered four motorcycles and other items during a dawn offensive operation in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation was conducted on Sept. 4, 2026, following credible intelligence on the presence of terrorists around the Yantumaki Forest area.
According to security sources, the troops launched a coordinated offensive against the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the surviving elements to flee into the surrounding bushes.
During the subsequent exploitation of the area, the troops confirmed the neutralisation of one terrorist and recovered four motorcycles, one mobile phone and five empty intravenous drip containers.
The recovered medical containers were suspected to have been used in treating wounded terrorists operating in the area.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to sustain pressure on terrorist networks, degrade their operational capabilities and deny them freedom of movement within the Joint Operations Area.
The theatre has also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing operations and facilitate the eradication of terrorist elements across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover four motorcycles in Katsina
Suspected militia kill motorcyclist along Nyong-Bodel road in Plateau
Troops launch rescue operation after hospital matron kidnapped in Plateau
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover four motorcycles in Katsina
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