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16 Dec
No fewer than 526 persons were killed in violent attacks and 949 others were kidnapped by criminal elements in various parts of the country, the Nigeria 2024 annual human rights report has revealed. The report also captured attacks by criminal elements on security agents at checkpoints and other security formations, adding that incidents of insecurity…
2 Nov
As the world commemorates the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists held every November 2, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the persistent attacks and harassment of journalists and the media across the country. The coalition made up of Citizens’ Gavel, Centre for Journalism Innovation…
1 Nov
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday it was deeply concerned about Israeli attacks hitting healthcare workers and facilities in Lebanon, in its war against Hezbollah. "We're deeply concerned about the rising attacks on health workers and facilities in Lebanon. The numbers are really quite shocking. There have been 102 deaths, 83 injured" in such…
5 Sep
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of innocent individuals by gunmen in Daffo and Kwatas communities of Bokkos Local Government Area. In a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere, Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as tragic and intolerable as we are…
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President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7. Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017,…
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Raul Jimenez scored two penalties as Fulham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with relegation-threatened Ipswich at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Sam Szmodics put the visitors ahead in the 38th minute, with Jimenez levelling from the spot midway through the second period. Liam Delap restored Ipswich's lead with another penalty but Jimenez had the…
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1. The Spiritual Cleansing Scam Trial A group of individuals is facing trial for allegedly defrauding Dr. Lateef Oladimeji Bello and his family of over £1 million and N175 million under the pretense of providing “spiritual cleansing” services. The defendants, including Morufu Adewale (also known as Gbegulerin Adelana), Omitogun Ajayi, Abayomi Alaka (also known as…
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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a lady by police officers along Evo Road, Port Harcourt. The incident was reported on social media, prompting the Command to urge the lady involved to visit the Police Headquarters to facilitate a thorough investigation. According to the Police…
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A tanker laden with petrol on Sunday burst into flames, killing several persons in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. Eyewitnesses told The Guardian that the tanker driver was trying to make a turn on the busy Old Lagos/Asaba Road in Agbor main town, close to First Bank, on Sunday afternoon when…
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The Nigerian Army Women Command (NAWC) has described the decoration of the first female Army Warrant Officer, Hajara Egbunu, as a sign of
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Several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, on Sunday, openly burst into tears as they marked the 9th annual commemoration of the killings of their loved ones in Zaria on December 12, 2015. Mostly, the female members of the Islamic Movement testified…
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The Northern Elders Forum has called for immediate suspension of the controversial Tax Bill Reform Bill being proposed by President Tinubu
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The entire issued share capital of Flour Mills of Nigeria has been removed from the Daily Official List of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
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Three Nigerian nationals detained in Saudi Arabia for suspected drug trafficking have been released after spending 10 months in detention. The trio—Hadiza Abba, Fatima Umate Malah, and Fatima Kannai Gamboi—were arrested on March 5, 2024, at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this development in a statement…