32-year-old man rapes hawker at recreational park
An Ebonyi State Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded in a custodial centre a 32-year-old man, Emeke Chukwuani, for allegedly raping a hawker in the state. […]
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Nigerian embassy in Germany fires staff over sexual misconduct
The Nigerian Embassy in Germany has sacked a security guard, Martins Oni, found guilty of sexual abuse and other criminal activities. Last month, footage on […]
NHRC receives over 700 SGBV complaints, outlines measures to curb menace
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has outlined measures that are aimed at combating Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. Speaking on […]
Buhari warns against violent protests
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests would be dealt with decisively to […]
Our new approach to legislation is people-centered, says Gbajabiamila
Major international development organisations in Nigeria have expressed their readiness to partner the 9th House of Representatives in the implementation of its revised Legislative Agenda. […]
Teacher who gives away 80% of his salary is awarded a $1M global prize
A math and physics teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away 80% of his monthly income to help the poor, has won a $1 million […]
Africa to lose 30 million jobs by end of 2020 —AfDB president
President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says up to 30 million jobs will be lost in Africa by the end of […]
One dead as herdsmen, villagers fight over grazing land
Herdsmen and villagers, on Saturday, engaged in a free-for-all over grazing land in Yobe State. The dispute led to the death of a herdsman and […]
How police officers ‘killed’ father of 5 in Delta, deceased’s father tells panel
The Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police on Thursday ordered the […]
Nigeria Police threaten showdown as youth plan fresh #EndSARS protests
The Lagos State Police Command has threatened that “security agencies will not fold their arms” as youths plan fresh protests against police brutality and extortion. […]
FG to sanction discos selling meters
The Federal Government has said it will sanction any electricity distribution company or its representatives selling meters or asking Nigerians to pay money to get […]
U.S. universities offer full scholarships to 19 Nigerian students
Nineteen high-achieving, low-income students from southern Nigeria have received full scholarships totaling $2.17 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2020/2021 academic session, a statement […]
EndSARS protests will take Nigeria 50 years to recover – FG
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to evolve peaceful ways of venting their grievances, lamenting that it would take Nigeria about 50 years to recover […]
Buhari advocates stronger Nigeria-South Africa relations
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that improvement in relations between Nigeria and South Africa will speed up the process of development on the African […]
Gbajabiamila celebrates PLWDs, offers scholarships
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for the full implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2019. […]