Violators of VAPP law must be punished, says Aisha Buhari
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has advocated for severe punishment for those who go against the provisions of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. […]
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Boko Haram leader reveals why insurgents murdered Borno rice farmers
The factional leader of the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents, Abubakar Shekau has confirmed that his group was responsible for the killing of rice farmers in […]
EndSARS panel: Woman narrates how police shot dead her 21-year-old son, seeks N1b compensation
A complainant, Mrs. Victoria Agori, at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and […]
FCTA clamps down on occupants of uncompleted buildings
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced clampdown on illegal occupants of uncompleted buildings, as part of its measures to tackle insecurity in the […]
EndSARS: NHRC orders police to produce evidence over victim’s death
The Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations by defunct Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police on Monday ordered […]
Killing of rice farmers: My explanation doesn’t mean I have no sympathy – Shehu
The Senior Special Assistant President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Monday, clarified that he is “human with tons of compassion and […]
Court sentences Nigerian lawmaker to prison over perjury
An Abuja Magistrate Court in Wuse, Zone 6, on Friday, sentenced a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Mela, to one month in […]
Maina’s trial: Reprieve for Senator Ndume as court admits him to bail
After spending four days in detention, reprieve came to Senator Ali Ndume on Friday as the Federal High Court in Abuja granted him. The Borno […]
Maina: Ndume knows fate Friday as EFCC opposes bail request The Federal High Court in Abuja has deferred ruling on the bail application Senator Ali […]
Child Rape: Indonesian man collapses after being flogged 150 times
An Indonesian man collapsed as he was flogged nearly 150 times on Thursday for raping a child in conservative Aceh province, where public whipping is […]
Buhari assures of economic cooperation with Algeria
Nigeria will encourage and support every move that will enhance economic cooperation between her and the Republic of Algeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured. Receiving […]
Buhari welcomes APPO fund headquarters to Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the decision of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) to cite the headquarters of the African Energy Investment Corporation in […]
NHRC joins global fight against sexual, gender-based violence
Nigeria’s foremost human rights agency, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has joined the global community to commemorate the a International Day on Elimination of […]
Local govt elections in Nigeria are nothing but organised crime, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner for Akwa-Ibom State, Mike Igini on Wednesday said local government elections in Nigeria are nothing but […]
Ex-Head of Service, Steve Oronsaye operated 66 illegal bank accounts, witness tells court
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, Rouqayya Ibrahim, has told the […]