Amnesty demands justice for man who died in Imo police custody
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Imo State Government and police authorities to implement a coroner’s recommendations into the death of 32-year-old Japheth Njoku in police custody at Tiger Base, Owerri, and ensure accountability for those found responsible. The organisation made the call in a statement posted on its X platform on Sunday, following […]
FRSC records 12 deaths in 4 months in Akwa Ibom
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom, says it recorded 12 deaths through road accidents between January and April. Mr Matthew Olonisaye, the Sector Commander, announced this to newsmen on the occasion marking the sixth United Nations Global Road Safety Week on Monday in Uyo. The News Agency Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
Man, 30, remanded for alleged armed robbery
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man, Azeez Maroof, for alleged armed robbery. Maroof was ordered to be remanded at the Ado-Ekiti correctional centre pending legal advice from the office of State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). The accused was arraigned before a regular Magistrate court that […]
Total power blackout in Kaduna State, as Labour unions begin strike
The Management of Kaduna Electric has said that the current total power blackout in Kaduna State was due to the ongoing five-day warning strike embarked by labour unions in the state. Abdulazeez Abdullahi, Head of Corporate Communication of the company made the announcement in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. “In compliance with the […]
Motorists throng fuel stations in Kaduna as NUPENG joins NLC’s warning strike
Motorists in Kaduna on Sunday thronged petrol stations to fuel their vehicles as the five-day warning strike directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kaduna State begins. The NLC had on May 10 said it would ground all activities in the state from May 16, as it begins a warning strike over the irregular […]
Jigawa: Hisbah confiscated 308 bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages
The Jigawa State Hisbah Command said it had confiscated 308 bottles of assorted alcoholic drinks in Gumel Local Government Area of the state. Malam Ibrahim Dahiru, the Hisbah Commander, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Saturday. Dahiru said that the items were confiscated during an enforcement tour carried […]
