A Painful Reflection on the Value of Human Life in Nigeria and Other African Nations
By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul There is an old saying that when one person drowns in a river, it does not prevent others from drinking from that same river. Yet there is a far greater tragedy than a single loss of life, the tragedy of a society gradually losing its reverence for life itself. Across […]
Enugu Police debunk viral video of herdsmen killing at Awgu Junction
Enugu State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral video circulating on social media which alleged that persons were killed by herdsmen at Awgu Junction along the Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway.
Abia doctors threaten indefinite strike over surgeon’s abduction
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia Branch, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to security agencies and governments of Abia and Imo to ensure the immediate release of its member, Dr Bonaventure Aguocha.
DSS grilled Okey Ndibe over 2013 watch-list – Source
Sources familiar with the development said Ndibe arrived in Nigeria from the United States at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday and was briefly questioned by security officials as part of standard border-control procedures.
Recruit 1,000 forest guards for Borno, Falana tells Tinubu
Drawing parallels with the security situation in Borno State, the human rights lawyer said the Federal Government should extend similar measures to the North-East state.
Police dismiss ‘bandit invasion’ rumours in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has issued an urgent rebuttal to viral social media posts claiming that armed bandits have invaded several communities, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, targeting schools and children.
