The Police on Monday arraigned an 83-year-old man, Idowu Olowo before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun, over an alleged land grabbing. The defendant whose address was not provided, is facing charges bordering on land grabbing, forcible entry, threat to life and stealing. The prosecutor, ASP Kehinde Ojugbele, told the court that the defendant committed […]
The Yobe Government has pledged stronger collaboration with development partners to curb rising drug abuse among youth in the state. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Sale Samanja made the pledge in Damaturu on Monday while receiving officials of CARE International on a courtesy visit. Samanja said the administration of Gov. Mai Mala Buni […]
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, has advocated for swift action towards an internationally binding Instrument on the rights of older persons. Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland at the February 2026 meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the rights of older persons, the NHRC Chief Executive Officer […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Obasi Nicholas Sunday before the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, over alleged offences bordering on money laundering. A statement by the commission’s spokesperson, J.Okor Odey, Monday, stated that the defendant was arraigned on Thursday before Honourable Justice H. I. […]
In a move to strengthen grassroots administration, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in partnership with the Ondo State Government recently conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop designed to enhance fiscal discipline and boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) across the state’s 18 local government areas. The workshop convened 226 participants, a diverse […]
Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has declared that transparent governance is the indispensable foundation for Nigeria’s sustainable progress, linking the nation’s economic fortunes directly to accountable systems. Dr. Aliyu delivered this message recently as the keynote speaker at the Anti-Corruption Day event, part of […]
As the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT chapter and workers of the Federal Capital Development Authority ( FCDA) set to protest unpaid wages as the apogee of the one week strike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT chapter to reschedule today’s planned […]
The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), on Tuesday, confirmed what has been worrying Nigerians on the gale of defections that hit Nigerian politicians especially governors and members of the National Assembly. The gale of defections have seen members of opposition decamping to the APC in droves fueling the speculation that the ruling party is tilting […]
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state, on Tuesday, got a pat at the back for closing down Onitsha main market for the failure of the traders to comply with the governor’s directive that the Monday Sit-At-Home must end. Speaking at the January human rights dashboard presentation, the executive secretary of National Human Rights Commission, Dr […]
After a few days lull in the impeachment proceedings of Gov Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State House of Assembly, Friday, asked the Chief Judge of the state, Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, to set up a panel to investigate the gross misconduct allegations against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu. The assembly made the request in two […]
The United Towns Agency for North South Cooperation (UTA), Nigeria chapter, a United Nations accredited Non-Governmental Organisation has called on the federal government of Nigeria to protect women from serial killers especially in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The UTA made the call following the senseless murder of nurse Chinemerem Chukwumeziem and lawyer, […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) States Assembly Forum (ASAF), has thrown its weight behind the National Working Committee (NWC) declaration of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the leader of the party in the state following his recent defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC. The states Assembly Forum comprises […]
The United Towns Agency for North South Cooperation (UTA), on Monday, hosted widows and the less privileged by distributing food items to them in Abuja. The event was part of its activities to mark end of their calendar year. The event which took place on Monday, the 29th December, 2025 at the Palace of the […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of service of Mr Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo, SAN, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, to the mainstream Federal Civil Service as the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the Federal Ministry of Justice. A letter dated December 23, signed by Omolabake Mafe on behalf of the Chairman of […]
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, has unequivocally stated that his re-election come 2027 will be an easy ride, even as he assured Abians and residents that the infrastructural development witnessed in the State so far is a tip of the iceberg given what is in stock in the next four to eight […]
In it’s effort to combat food insecurity, the Thelema Lion Foundation, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC), on Tuesday, empowered more than 500 households by providing essential food items. Speaking at the event, the executive secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr Tony Ojukwu described food security and nutrition as fundamental […]
Nigeria’s closest ally and most strategic partner in West Africa sub-region, Ghana, has reported Nigeria to the regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for what it described as the harassment of a Ghanaian investor in Nigeria. During the ECOWAS Ministers’ conference held on 12 December 2025, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of ₦37.44 billion and $2.353 million in 2025 through asset seizures and forfeitures, saying it’s one of its most significant annual recovery figures to date. Chairman of the Commission, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu,disclosed the figures in Abuja during the ICPC’s End-of-Year […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps has unveiled the maiden edition of Safe Wheel Nigeria, a new magazine aimed at strengthening public awareness on road safety and promoting the country’s economic development. The launch, held on Thursday in Abuja, brought together stakeholders from the transport, security, diplomatic and media sectors under the theme, “Renewed Hope for […]
The United Towns Agency for North South Cooperation (UTA), a United Nations affiliated international non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development, education, and community empowerment, is proud to announce the opening of its Benue State coordinating office. This was announced by the Country President of UTA, Amb. Abigail Amalaha during the official handover of letter of […]