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July 22, 2025

Organised labour suspends strike in Ogun

Mr Hameed-Benco said the strike was suspended after numerous engagements with the state government.

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)
July 22, 2025

Minister hails 21-year sentence for rapist of three-month-old baby

Mr Yaro will serve the jail term without the option of a fine.

ADO-EKITI PRISON (CREDIT: PRnigeria)
July 22, 2025

Peter Obi: Civil group petitions U.S., UK, seeks visa ban on Okpebholo

“Whatever he sees, he should take,” the Edo governor cautioned Mr Obi.

Monday Okpebholo, Peter Obi
July 21, 2025

Retired Nigerian police officers stage protest over unpaid entitlements

Retired police officers in Abuja took to the streets on Monday morning, demanding payment of their entitlements.

Retired police officers protesting
July 19, 2025

Prime suspect in murder of two AAUA students is dead: Police

Police investigations revealed that N800,000 was transferred from the victim’s account during their captivity.

Armed police officers on duty
July 19, 2025

Amnesty International condemns police for arresting woman who criticised late Buhari over shiites massacre

Mr Buhari’s death generated reactions with some defining his legacy by the disregard for rule of law that characterised his reign.

former president Muhammadu Buhari
July 18, 2025

Nelson Mandela Day: NHRC seeks reforms in correctional centres

The National Human Rights Commission has called for reforms in correctional centres, highlighting the dire conditions across the country.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
July 18, 2025

Leadership not the preserve of any gender: Hadiza Bala-Usman

According to her, there is a need to draw lessons from history and the experiences of iconic figures like Queen Amina.

July 17, 2025

Clubs, nations underpaying women in sports, says UN

Women are also underrepresented in the leadership of professional clubs and federations. Of the 31 federations, women chaired only three.

Female athletes used to illustrate this story
July 16, 2025

NLC strike paralyses govt. activities in Ogun

A correspondent who monitored the strike on Wednesday in Abeokuta observed that most entrance gates were under lock and key.

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)