Eight members of the Scripture Union abducted along the interstate boundary between Imo and Anambra on June 14 while returning from a national conference are freed.
The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the consulate general in Johannesburg have announced plans to repatriate about 300 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday.
He called for electoral reforms to make polling units more accessible to persons with disabilities.
The governor pledged sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen prevention, response, and support mechanisms for GBV victims.
Mr Dunmoye said funds for the payment had been released by the federal government since May.
The police described Mr Pearce as a “prolific sex offender who targeted children.”
He said smoke-free environments provide critical protection for children, whose developing lungs are particularly vulnerable to toxic tobacco smoke.
The International Human Rights Commission and the Nigerian Correctional Service agreed to strengthen collaboration to promote human rights.
Fifty-two inmates have commenced sitting NECO and the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies examinations in Nigerian Correctional Service custodial centres in Kano.
The management of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, in Anambra, has given the sacked staff one month to appeal the decision against them.
