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The National Human Rights Commission on Sunday, said it would invite Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, alias MC Oluomo, over their alleged inciting comments amid the general elections. A day before…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern about the rise in hate speech across the country, fueled by politicians seeking political patronage. This according to NHRC has led to ethnic and religious sentiments being used to create division, fear, and hatred…

Latest report from the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) has shown that Nigeria moved to 8th position, moving down two steps from its place in 2022, an indication that the nation’s ranking has improved. The report which is published annually by the Institute for…

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has said it is investigating the complaint of a parent, Mr Barinada, who alleged that his daughter, Marvellous Barinada, was sent out of Odomola Junior Secondary School, Epe, for using the poster of one of the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress has suspended its ongoing industrial action in Imo State. The suspension of the strike was announced by a statement issued by the NLC National President, Joe Ajaero. The statement disclosed that the suspension of the strike was due to interventions…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government seven-day ultimatum to address the current currency crunch and fuel scarcity in parts of the country or risk a nationwide industrial action at the expiration of the ultimatum. President of the NLC, Joe…

Nigerians applying for passports will be charged N1000 in Nigeria for the verification of their National Identification Number. The National Identity Management Commission disclosed this in a statement signed by its Head, Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, on Monday. According to the commission, the fee…

The chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, has said the council’s task force would from Monday begin sealing of hotels over tax evasion. The chairman who spoke through his senior special assistant on media and public affairs, Mr. Kingsley Madaki…

The apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to comply with the Supreme Court’s judgement, which declared that, the old naira notes remain legal tender till December 31st,…