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Rights

February 9, 2024

Tinubu worried about social media menace amid Nigerians’ cry of hunger

“It is the government’s obligation to ensure that engagement with citizens springs with shared agreement on what the truth is, what is real and what is not,” said Mr Tinubu.

TINUBU SPEAKING WITH GBAJABIAMILA
February 9, 2024

Pensioners threaten mass protest in Abuja over demands; seek N100,000 monthly pension

“I want to make it clear: I am going to lead Nigerian pensioners in a protest so that the world will see that pensioners are suffering,” NUP vowed.

NUP
February 8, 2024

NLC, TUC issue 14-day strike notice to Tinubu over hunger, economic hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to President Bola Tinubu’s government.

TINUBU SLEEPING; NIGERIANS PROTESTING
February 8, 2024

Court orders SSS to pay driver N5 million for unlawful detention

The judge nullified the continued detention of the driver and ordered his immediate release from the SSS custody in Abuja.

SSS Officiers
February 8, 2024

Housewife accused of killing housekeeper fails to talk; court orders mental evaluation

There was a mild drama in a Kano High Court on Thursday during the arraignment of Hafsat Suraj, 24, charged with stabbing to death of her domestic staff.

BLOODY HANDS WITH KNIFE
February 8, 2024

Abuja communities decry lack of potable water

In separate interviews on Thursday in Abuja, the residents said they lacked access to clean and adequate water supply in most communities.

ABUJA RESIDENTS FETCHING WATER AND NYESOM WIKE
February 8, 2024

Soludo’s wife decries using children as housekeepers, warns parents

Ms Soludo said the rising cases of child abuse by guardians and caregivers was worrisome.

Nonye Soludo
February 7, 2024

Enugu lady convicted of make-up artist’s murder sentenced to death by hanging

The court, on Wednesday, sentenced Chiamaka Ifezue to death by hanging for killing Ijeoma Nweke, a make-up artist, on November 11, 2020.

February 7, 2024

Kidnap: My son could not talk after ordeal, father tells court

The kidnappers requested a ransom of $3,000 and N200,000, or they would kill the boy.

Armed police officers on duty
February 6, 2024

Tipper drivers protest, block access road to Niger Bridge over alleged extortion by Anambra govt

All efforts made by the military personnel stationed at the scene of the incident to dismantle the roadblock proved abortive.

Angry Protesters