Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Rights

July 7, 2022

Gov. Bagudu not patronising lawyers in Kebbi, NBA laments

“The government does not patronise lawyers who practise within its jurisdiction,” the NBA chair lamented.

Atiku Bagudu
July 7, 2022

120 prison inmates gain admission into National Open University

“The NCoS has committed resources to ensure that inmates develop themselves while in custody to ensure public protection.”

Prison inmates and NOUN
July 6, 2022

Gov Sule restates commitment to women’s inclusion in governance

The governor appreciated the women for the visit and for supporting his administration’s success.

Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule
July 6, 2022

FCCPC to punish DisCos for poor customer service, over-billing

Mr Irukera said non-adherence to NERC’s standards of performance, orders and codes by DisCos was also a problem in the sector.

July 6, 2022

NLC calls for upward review of workers’ salaries

NLC President Ayuba Wabba said the salary review for the entire public sector was imperative as it was long overdue.

Ayuba Wabba
July 6, 2022

Man, 65, gets life imprisonment for raping 85-year-old stepmother

The convict was arraigned before Justice Monisola Abodunde on a one-count charge of rape.

Rape/Gavel
July 6, 2022

Kebbi court sentences Nigerien to death by hanging for killing woman, child

Mr Aliyu, the deceased husband, appealed to the state government to expedite the execution of the judgment.

Gallows
July 6, 2022

Court orders NIMC to release Ekweremadus’ alleged victim’s biodata

The Ekweremadus’ case is expected to continue in the UK on July 7. Their alleged victim was identified as a homeless 15-year-old from Lagos.

The Ekweremadus' and NIMC used to illustrate the story
July 5, 2022

Ibadan court remands herbalist for fraud, defiling minor

Herbalist James Mathew of Aba-Nla Village, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, was charged with 10 counts bordering on defilement and fraud of N5.7 million.

Gavel
July 5, 2022

Islamic cleric gets life imprisonment for defiling minor

The Islamic cleric, Isa Mustapha, was accused by his victim and neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter of abusing her on four occasions.

Rape