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Rights

July 25, 2024

Wike fixes August 1 to honour Abuja traditional rulers, warns would-be protesters

FCT minister Nyesom Wike says Abuja will not be available for protesters on August 1.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
July 25, 2024

UN body urges more female participation in politics, governance

UN Women has called for more female participation in politics and governance across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

NIGERIAN FEMALE POLITICIANS
July 25, 2024

Ibadan: Nigerians express divergent views on August 1 protest

“For a middle-class family to be frustrated to this extent, what of the poor? The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer,” said Mr Ayobami.

President Bola Tinubu
July 24, 2024

Court sentences three to life imprisonment for raping deaf woman

The convicts are Amiru Sani, Aliyu Umar, and Bashar Dan-Inno from Wararin Zaromawa village.

Kebbi High Court
July 24, 2024

IOM tells Tinubu to prioritise youths’ interest to advance migration governance

Laurent De Boeck, chief of the IOM mission in Nigeria, stated this in an interview on Wednesday in Abuja.

Laurent De Boeck, chief of the IOM mission
July 24, 2024

Katsina govt probes alleged torture by Hisbah personnel

The Katsina government has constituted a seven-member committee to investigate alleged torture against personnel of the Hisbah Board.

Hisbah operatives
July 24, 2024

NG-CARES: FG releases N438 billion to Abuja, 34 states

Zamfara, Nasarawa, and Plateau states emerged as the first three earning with N49,182,347,834.58, N27,204,679,444.17 and N26,312,588,262.79 billion, respectively.

President Bola Tinubu
July 23, 2024

Peter Obi writes Bayo Onanuga, demands N5 billion in defamation charges for reckless comments

The former governor demanded N5 billion to compensate for the damage and embarrassment he suffered due to Mr Onanuga’s assertions.

Bayo Onanuga and Peter Obi
July 23, 2024

ABUTH resident doctors suspend five-day warning strike

ABUTH resident doctors have suspended a five-day warning strike over the non-payment of salaries owed some members.

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (credit: My school gist)
July 22, 2024

ABUTH resident doctors begin five-day warning strike

The association demands the implementation of the 25 per cent CONMESS upward review of members’ salaries on the GIFMIS platform, among other demands.

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (credit: My school gist)