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January 13, 2023

Unpaid Salaries: Doctors threaten to shut down Abia hospitals

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has threatened to shut down the entire health sector of Abia over unpaid salary arrears.

Doctors and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu
January 12, 2023

Police warn journalists against spreading fake news ahead of 2023 polls

The police boss warned that anyone found wanting will be held accountable.

Lagos police commissioner, Abiodun Alabi
January 12, 2023

Seventh-day Adventist member prays court to stop conduct of elections, examinations on Saturdays

The plaintiff said fixing elections and examinations on Saturdays violates his right to freedom of worship as well as his right as a citizen.

Seventh-day Adventist Church
January 12, 2023

Doyin Okupe released from SSS, EFCC custody

“I just left the EFCC office where Snr Officers in Lagos & Abuja appologised to me for the error,” Mr Okupe tweeted Thursday.

Doyin Okupe
January 12, 2023

Man arraigned over alleged drug trafficking in Lagos 

The defendant and his accomplices illegally transported 4,238kg of cannabis into Lagos.

Cannabis 
January 12, 2023

NIS begs Nigerians to pick up 7,500 uncollected passports in Oyo

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has appealed to Nigerians who applied for a passport in Oyo state to pick up their document.

NIS PASSPORT OFFICE IBADAN
January 11, 2023

Ex-Liberian rebel jailed for rape, cannibalism appeals court ruling

The ex-rebel commander who fought against former President Charles Taylor’s army in the 1990s also faces new allegations of crimes against humanity in Switzerland.

Switzerland Federal Court
January 11, 2023

Bauchi magistrates decry poor salaries, warn of dire consequences

“This is perilous. It renders the judicial system susceptible to corruption and monetisation of access to justice, making justice in favour of the highest bidder, God forbid.”

Bauchi magistrates and Bala Mohammed
January 11, 2023

Bayelsa has 250,000 out-of-school children, Gov Diri laments

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has expressed regret at the estimated 250,000 out-of-school children in the state, saying the figure was worrisome and alarming.

PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BAYELSA USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY
January 10, 2023

Muslim-Muslim: Court withdraws senatorial ticket from Elisha Abbo after APC expulsion

Justice Muhammed Danladi ruled that the Adamawa North senator cannot represent his district on the platform of the APC since he was no longer a member of the party.

Senator Elisha Abbo