FCTA threatens to shut down schools over violation of guidelines
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Education Secretariat, on Friday in Abuja vowed to shut down any school that failed to meet the minimum standard […]
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Descendants of Slaves sue Niger for violation of obligation to eliminate serfdom
Hearing begins on Monday, 31st January 2020 by the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS in a suit filed by a Nigerien, Mr Hassane Abdou Nouhou alleging […]
Speak out against human rights violation – NHRC urges Lagos residents
The Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Lagos State, Mr Lucas Koyejo, has advised residents in the state to speak out whenever their rights are […]
UNICEF says West, Central Africa children suffer high rate of violation
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has disclosed that Children in West and Central Africa are mong those who suffer high rate of […]
Kalu condemns invasion of residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court
By Haruna Salami Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the invasion of the Abuja residence […]
APC not against commissioning of Anambra airport- Uba
Mr Victor Ogene, Director, Media and Publicity for Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation, on Saturday described as fake, reports associated with Ubah alleging moves […]
NCAA to sanction airlines for allowing unauthorised passengers into cockpit
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) has threatened to sanction airline operators and flights crew who allow unauthorised personnel into the cockpit during flight […]
FG moves to address perimeter fences challenges around airports
The Federal Government is working on addressing challenges related to damaged, incomplete and non-existing perimeter fences at the nation’s airports. Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority […]
FG, NGOs decry violence, harmful practices against girl-child in spite of extant laws
The Federal Government and some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have decried increasing cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) against women and girls in spite […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Security Operatives denied me access to Federal High Court – Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
…… Senator Uba calls for urgent resolution of issues surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest By Chimezie Godfrey Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah has expressed dismay over his […]
Don’t grant Israel observer status, Palestinian organization tells AU
By Haruna Salami The Palestinian National Liberation Movement (FATEH) has urged the African Union, AU not to grant observer status to the Israeli government. A […]
Accidents claim 137 in FCT – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Command, says road accidents claimed 137 lives in the past nine months. The sector […]
Publish names of suspected looters of N6trn NDDC funds, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, […]
PEPFAR empowers People Living With HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Nigeria has commenced a novel plan to educate and empower People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in […]
Kaduna And Electronic Voting: Lessons for Nigeria, By Reuben Abati
“We don’t believe in cheating or rigging elections but also we don’t want other parties to cheat us, and that was why we encouraged the […]
Corruption: CISLAC moves to strengthen accountability networks among CSOs
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre CISLAC/ TI Nigeria has organised an inception meeting on the strengthening of accountability networks among civil […]
Woman drags business partner to court over alleged cheating
A woman, Aisha Ahmed, on Monday dragged her business partner, Suleiman Maikose before a Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, for alleged cheating. Maikose is […]
FCTA to sustain demolition in Mpape Community, says Official
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will sustain the ongoing demolition of illegal structures in Mpape community. The Chairman of FCTA Ministerial Task force on […]
PDP: Powers to remove NWC member reside in national convention — Legal Adviser
The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, Mr Emmanuel Enoidem, on Monday said powers to remove the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) […]
Nigeria graded ‘A Status’ in human rights compliance, says Malami
By Chimezie Godfrey The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami says Nigeria has been graded ‘A Status’ in the comity […]
Boko Haram: Breaking the conflict trap in the Lake Chad basin,By Jibrin Ibrahim
Following a Special Report General Saleh Bala and I had written for the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) entitled “Civilian-led Governance and Security in […]
Kwara is hot spot for human trafficking – NGO
The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), an NGO, says Kwara is a hot spot for human trafficking because of the state’s geographical. […]
Eid-el-Kabir: 10 die in lone crash in Kwara
The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the death of 10 persons in a lone crash in the state. The […]
EU to set up new agency to fight money laundering
The EU Commission says it is planning to establish a new supervisory authority to combat money laundering, among other measures, according to documents seen by […]
Insecurity: Ondo govt. bans night clubs activities beyond 12 midnight
Ondo State government on Thursday reiterated its stand on ban on pubs and night clubs operating beyond 12 midnight over insecurity concerns. This is contained […]