Victim of alleged shooting begs NHRC to order police to pay his medical bills, surgery
A petitioner, Linus Godwin, on Tuesday begged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)panel to order the police to pay his medical bills and for a leg surgery. The NHRC independent panel is investigating alleged Human Rights Violations by the defunct SARS and other units of the police to enforce his fundamental rights. He filed a […]
Jumia promotes equality as every opinion counts irrespective of gender – Ajagunna
Adejoju Ajagunna is the Head of Customer Service at Jumia Nigeria. In this interview, she spoke extensively on the challenges of working in the covid-19 era, balancing the roles as a career woman and mother, and the equal opportunity for career growth at the ecommerce company. Excerpts: What does International Women’s Day mean to you? […]
2023: PDP clarifies committee’s report on zoning
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it is yet to adopt a position on zoning ahead of the 2023 Presidential elections. The party also noted that it has not taken any decision on any of the recommendations proposed by the Senator Bala Mohammed-led PDP Committee on the Review of the 2019 […]
Reps urge ministry to complete abandoned youth centre project in Lagos
…demand restoration of power in Kaduna By Levinus Nwabughiogu House of Representatives Tuesday urged the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development to make provision in the 2022 Budget estimate for the completion of the abandoned Youth Centre Project at Ajara – Torikoh, Badagry Federal Constituency of Lagos State. It also urged the Jos Electricity […]
Diaspora Yoruba hold dialogue on restructuring
A Diaspora Yoruba coalition, Yoruba One Voice, YOV, is set to hold a webinar lecture on the current state of Nigerian federalism and what may become of it.
CBN retains MPR at 11.5%, parameters constant amidst policy dilemma
In the midst of confessed policy dilemma and other monetary considerations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 11.5 per cent. CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, who made this known on Wednesday while presenting the communique from the MPC meeting, said that the committee also […]
Nigeria stands with neighbours in fight against terrorism, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to stand with all her neighbours in the fight against terrorism. The president stated this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday. The presidential aide said Buhari was reacting to the recent killing of 137 Nigeriens […]
Our decision on zoning will be product of wide consultation … – PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it is yet to adopt a position on zoning ahead of the 2023 Presidential elections. The party also noted that it has not taken any decision on any of the recommendations proposed by the Senator Bala Mohammed-led PDP Committee on the Review of the 2019 […]
Insecurity: Oba of Benin tasks FG on better welfare, equipment for Army
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II has urged the federal government to encourage the military in their fight against insecurity especially the Nigeria Army through a better welfare package and provision of needed equipment for their operations. The Monarch spoke yesterday when the […]
Extra-Judicial Killings: Kyari shuns panel’s summon
* As Judge Raises the Alarm over plots to render probe impotent By Tordue Salem – Abuja The Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the police force on Tuesday accused the Commander of Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT), DCP […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram brutality against women, girls need urgent response – Amnesty International
Recent attacks in Borno State marked by war crimes, including rape and other sexual violence, as well as murder and mass pillage Nigerian authorities and partners must provide food and services to affected communities Boko Haram fighters targeted women and girls with rape and other sexual violence, amounting to war crimes, during recent raids […]
