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January 31, 2023

282 domestic violence cases recorded in Kaduna: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received 282 complaints about domestic violence in Kaduna in 2022.

Domestic violence
January 31, 2023

INEC urges registered voters to participate in Saturday’s mock accreditation

“I seize the opportunity of this visit to appeal to Nigerians to please go to the designated polling units,” the INEC chair said.

INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu
January 30, 2023

We’re sorry for neglecting our primary responsibility, NBA begs Nigerians

The association said that it had failed to offer leadership to Nigerians as well as guidance for the advancement of the country.

Nigerian Bar Association
January 30, 2023

Nigeria Data Protection Bureau probes GTBank, Zenith Bank over breach allegations

The bureau said it was investigating allegations of unlawful disclosure of banking records to third parties, and access and processing of personal data.

GTBank, Zenith Bank
January 30, 2023

Absence of defence counsel stalls ex-Accountant General Ahmed Idris’ fraud trial

Mr Idris and others are being charged by the EFCC for diverting N109.5 billion public funds.

Ahmed Idris
January 30, 2023

Police arrest three suspected rapists, 16 others in Oyo

The suspects, who claimed to be community vigilantes, had dispossessed the victim of her smartphone and forced her to transfer money to their account before releasing her.

Adewale Osifeso
January 30, 2023

Court remands three Abuja farmers over attempt to kidnap female

The farmers, all in their twenties, are accused of conspiring to kidnap one Fatima Bello on January 8.

Court room used to illustrate the story
January 30, 2023

Court remands two in Makurdi for belonging to unlawful society

The men belonged to a rival cult group that clashed, leading to the death of an alleged dreaded and notorious leader of Black Skull Confraternity, Victor Igbakula.

Cult
January 29, 2023

Taliban: Afghan girls no longer allowed to write university entrance exam

Last month, the Taliban prohibited women from working in foreign organisations and prevented them from attending universities “until further notice.”

Afghan women