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LEDAP Calls on FG to Implement Recommendations of Presidential Panel on SARS

The Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) has urged the Nigerian government to fully implement the recommendations of the Presidential Panel on Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) as an actionable step toward promoting justice and support for victims of torture. The organisation also urged…

01/07/2022

NDLEA Opens Call Centre to Assist People with Drug Issues

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd), has commissioned a modern 24/7 call centre that would attend to Nigerians with needs on drug related issues from all parts of the country. Marwa said that…

01/07/2022

Varsity Strike: Labour to Embark on One-day National Protest

The organised labour under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared its intention to organise a one-day nationwide protest within the next two weeks to compel the federal government to resolve issues with the university workers. The Labour movement also…

01/07/2022

UK Partners FG, Civil Society to Sensitise against Illicit Finance

The United Kingdom has extended its partnership and support to the Nigerian Government, civil society and media with the launch of the #ProtectWhatsYours campaign, which aims to raise awareness against illicit finance. According a statement yesterday, by the Senior Communications & Public Diplomacy…

01/07/2022

No Deadline Extension For Nomination Of Guber, State Assembly Candidates, INEC Warns Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has told registered political parties in the country that it would not extend the July 15, 2022 deadline for nomination of Governorship and States Assembly candidates. National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr.…

01/07/2022

2023: Fintiri Drops Deputy For State Varsity Female Vice Chancellor As Running Mate

Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has picked the Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi, Prof. Kelatapawa Farauta as his running mate for the 2023 gubernatorial election in the state. Senator Aidhatu Dahiru Binani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer, has also…

01/07/2022

Portable Submits Self to Police in Ogun

A popular singer, Habib Okikiola, also known as Portable has reported himself at the Ogun State Police Command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta. This followed an order by the police that he should report himself at the nearest police station for assaulting a young man…

30/06/2022

Sanwo-Olu Approves Marginal Increase In BRT Fare

To sustain the operations of regulated bus services in Lagos State, the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a flat rate increase by N100 in fares for all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard routes. With the increase, a bus ride from…

30/06/2022

314 Terrorists Surrender As Troops Rescue 12 Farmers In Borno

No fewer than 314 Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT)/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State on Wednesday. The Nigerian Army, which disclosed this on its official social media, said the troops also rescued 12…

30/06/2022

Two Policemen Feared Killed In Enugu Checkpoint Attack

No fewer than two policemen were on Thursday feared killed by gunmen who were said to have attacked a checkpoint at the Garki area of the State capital. Sources said there was heavy shooting at the popular MTD junction in Akwuke, as the…

30/06/2022

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