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January 23, 2024

Police arraign man for assault

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge

Gavel used to illustrate the story
January 23, 2024

Failed Buttocks Enlargement: Judgment reserved in plastic surgeon Adepoju’s case

She had pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail on own recognizance.

ANUOLUWAPO ADEPOJU
January 23, 2024

One-month paternity leave recommended for Nigerian fathers

A lawmaker is Bayelsa is recommending a one-month paternity leave for fathers.

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
January 23, 2024

COWA commits to combating domestic violence

COWA says it is taking concrete steps to tackle domestic violence.

Customs Officers’ Wives Association
January 19, 2024

106 Gombe fathers abandoned their children in 2023: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says no fewer than 106 fathers abandoned their children in Gombe in 2023.

VAGRANT NORTHERN CHILDREN
January 19, 2024

Migration institute lauds automation of passport registration

Williams Ijoma, president of the institute, said this during a media parley on Thursday in Abuja.

MIGRANTS
January 19, 2024

Lao labour ministry demands better protection of migrant workers

Laos’ Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare takes the lead in managing and safeguarding migrant workers’ rights.

Laos’ Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare
January 18, 2024

Cops who invaded TV station arrested; police apologise to media outlet

“However, the officers defaulted, and their orderly room trial commences today. If found guilty, they will be disciplined accordingly,” said the Abia police command.

ABN; POLICE COMMISSIONER
January 18, 2024

Alleged drug peddler rejects English, wants charge interpreted in Hausa

A 28-year-old drug trafficker, Salisu Rabiu, on Thursday pleaded guilty to conspiracy and peddling of Indian hemp in Lagos.

Hard drugs used to illustrate the story
January 17, 2024

Court orders IGP to pay N100 million to widow over husband’s death in police custody

He said the deceased had a fundamental right to life guaranteed and enforceable under the laws.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Credit: @policeng)