Senate passes Human Rights Commission Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2022. The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the… Read More »Senate passes Human Rights Commission Bill
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Okowa suggests new ways of tackling insecurity, others
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Tuesday called for collective efforts at addressing the challenges confronting the nation. Okowa made the call in Abeokuta when… Read More »Okowa suggests new ways of tackling insecurity, others
2023: LCCI tackles FG, states on rising insecurity
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has charged the federal and state governments to expedite actions to restore peace, law, and order before… Read More »2023: LCCI tackles FG, states on rising insecurity
Man bags life imprisonment for raping, robbing student at UNILAG
An Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a man, Collins Okechukwu, to life imprisonment for raping and robbing a 25-year-old student… Read More »Man bags life imprisonment for raping, robbing student at UNILAG
Insecurity: FCTA to demolish suspected criminals den
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Ministerial Taskforce on City Sanitation, on Tuesday marked some areas suspected to be criminals den on the Nnamdi Azikiwe… Read More »Insecurity: FCTA to demolish suspected criminals den
Court stops Edo from conducting April 19 LG polls
A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Edo government from conducting the local government (LG) council election scheduled for April 19. Justice… Read More »Court stops Edo from conducting April 19 LG polls
Fake drugs: FCTA Taskforce raids pharmacies, patent stores in AMAC
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Tuesday reiterated commitment to ensure that pharmaceutical and patent stores in the Satellite Towns comply with laid down… Read More »Fake drugs: FCTA Taskforce raids pharmacies, patent stores in AMAC
Ebonyi communal crisis: Effium parishioners implore Umahi to release detained priest
Parishioners of Saint Bernard’s Catholic Parish, Ugueze Effium, in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state Tuesday appealed to Governor Dave Umahi to release their… Read More »Ebonyi communal crisis: Effium parishioners implore Umahi to release detained priest
2023: How I’ll secure Nigeria as President -Moghalu
Presidential hopeful, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, says he has the political will to secure Nigeria. Moghalu a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read More »2023: How I’ll secure Nigeria as President -Moghalu
Lack of women in leadership reason for crisis — Tallen
Women Affairs Minister Pauline Tallen says the insecurity faced in the country has not been successfully addressed because of “sheer” neglect of women in leadership… Read More »Lack of women in leadership reason for crisis — Tallen
Police arrest 7 over marijuana farming
The Police Command in Ogun has discovered a large expanse of land cultivated for marijuana, also known as Indian Hemp, while seven suspects met planting… Read More »Police arrest 7 over marijuana farming
2023: Monitor politicians’ compliance with Electoral Act, NGE tells media
The President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Mustapha Isah, has called on the media to monitor politicians’ compliance with the Electoral Act as the… Read More »2023: Monitor politicians’ compliance with Electoral Act, NGE tells media
Lai Mohammed advocates more devolution of power to local govts
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday in Abuja advocated greater devolution of authority to local councils to enable them to perform… Read More »Lai Mohammed advocates more devolution of power to local govts
2023: Why we’re against endorsement of Nwifuru for Governor- Izzi stakeholders
Stakeholders in Izzi clan of Ebonyi have faulted the endorsement of Mr Francis Nwifiru, the Speaker, Ebonyi House of Assembly, by traditional rulers in the… Read More »2023: Why we’re against endorsement of Nwifuru for Governor- Izzi stakeholders
Unemployment: Coordinator advises NYSC members to save part of allowance to start business
Alhaji Nura Umar, the Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for Borno has advised youth corps members to save part of their monthly allowance to… Read More »Unemployment: Coordinator advises NYSC members to save part of allowance to start business
Primaries: INEC engages political parties to adhere to internal democracy, electoral laws
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties to adhere strictly to internal democracy and electoral laws in the conduct of their primaries,… Read More »Primaries: INEC engages political parties to adhere to internal democracy, electoral laws
Senate extends 2021 budget implementation to May 31
The Senate has extended the implementation of 2021 budget from March 31 to May 31. This followed the consideration of a bill to Amend the… Read More »Senate extends 2021 budget implementation to May 31
Expert identifies impediments to accessing mental health treatment
The Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Prof. Monday Igwe, has identified stigma, prohibitive laws and ignorance as major hindrances to access to mental health… Read More »Expert identifies impediments to accessing mental health treatment