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Rights

May 14, 2023

We look forward to Seun Kuti’s prosecution for assaulting policeman: PSC

In a viral video, the “Afrobeat’’ musician, wearing a red shirt atop a white pair of trousers, was seen slapping an officer standing by a police van.

Police service commission
May 13, 2023

Sharia: FRSC recalls Bauchi commander, denies plot to impose Islamic law on traffic offenders

The corps spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem, stated in Abuja on Saturday that the opinion was baseless, unfounded and did not reflect the position of the FRSC.

Dauda Biu
May 13, 2023

Kwara doctor raped patient during surgery: Police

Dr Ayodele Joseph had “unlawful carnal knowledge” of a nurse who he had sedated for a surgical procedure, a secret filming by the victim showed.

Doctors and nurses in operation theatre
May 12, 2023

We’ll appeal judgement barring us from imposing fines on broadcast stations

The NBC, in the statement on Friday in Abuja, said that it had applied for a Certified Copy of the judgement.

Balarabe Shehu Illelah
May 12, 2023

Ebonyi university begs striking workers over salary reduction

EBSU has appealed to the three striking unions in the school to reconsider their action and embrace dialogue.

Governor David Umahi and EBSU
May 12, 2023

Jailbreaks: Horde of awaiting-trial inmates security threat to Nigeria, Aregbesola says

The interior minister admitted that the awaiting trial inmates had also become a serious security threat.

AREGBESOLA; PRISON INMATES
May 12, 2023

Childbirth: NPC, UNICEF to register one million children in Kano

UNICEF and NPC have rolled out the birth registration of one million children in Kano in 2023 using the digital system.

BABIES IN KANO
May 12, 2023

NIOB advises President-elect Tinubu to provide affordable houses

NIOB has urged the incoming Government to prioritise constructing affordable houses for citizens.

SLUM IN LAGOS
May 11, 2023

90% of prison inmates nationwide are state offenders: FG

“The statistics ratio of federal and state offenders is mind-boggling and worrisome.”

Nigerian Correctional Service headquarters used to illustrate this story
May 11, 2023

Buhari regime using N22 billion to feed 75,507 prison inmates: Official

President Muhammadu Buhari is spending N22.44 billion in 2023 to feed 75,507 inmates in prisons nationwide.

PRISON INMATES