Death of teenager in police custody sparks protest in Kano
Residents in Kano took to the streets in protest after reported killing of a teenager in police custody. Amnesty International identified the teenager simply as […]
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EndSARS: ActionAid calls on Buhari to address Nigerians
A non-governmental organisation, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians in the wake of protests against police brutality and bad governance […]
Loyalty, patriotism don’t pay in Nigeria – Ex-DSS spokesperson
The immediate past spokesperson of Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Service (DSS), Marilyn Ogar, says loyalty and patriotism in the service of fatherland […]
Police training is colonial, completely primitive – Human rights lawyer
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has carried out a scathing review of the Nigeria Police Force, tracing the reason behind the rights violations, extortion, […]
Outsourcing EndSARS protesters’ demands to state govts won’t work – Former NHRC boss
A former Chairman of the governing board of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, says the directives by the Federal Government to […]
FG promises to pay ASUU N30bn
The Federal Government has promised to pay the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) N30bn on or before November 6, 2020, as part of the […]
EndSARS protests may lead to revolution – Varsity founder
Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) has called on the Federal Government to dialogue with #ENDSARS protesters. The frontline […]
‘Why protests persist despite SARS’ dissolution’
The #EndSARS protests have continued nationwide despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police because of the citizens’ lack of trust […]
IGP tackles commission over court judgment on recruitment
The Nigeria Police Force’s legal team led by Dr Alex Izinyon(SAN), has said the Court of Appeal has not nullified the Police Act 2020. Izinyon […]
State govts can’t control minerals – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday told state governments that they could not control the mineral deposits in their various domains. Minister of Mines and Steel […]
EndSWAT: Govt not prepared to respect Nigerians’ rights – Falana
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the Federal Government for setting up a new unit called the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, to […]
Senate to investigate gas tanker explosions
The Senate on Wednesday directed its Committees on Petroleum Downstream, Gas Resources to investigate the remote and immediate causes of gas tanker explosions in parts […]
Adeboye endorses #EndSARS protests
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has endorsed the #EndSARS protests rocking the nation. Adeboye said this in […]
Buhari sends proceeds of crime bill to Senate
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, (retd.), has sent an executive bill that would among others, ensure the management of the funds an property confiscated […]
Nigerian Senate confirms eight Justices for Supreme Court
The Senate has confirmed nomination of Justice Helen M. Ogunwumiju as a Justice of the Supreme Court from the South West geopolitical zone. Also confirmed […]