Stephen Enoch At 29, Juliana Bwala, who was battling with deteriorating eyesight, believed she was stepping into a new life of love and security. Coming from Borno State to Kano …
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Rumuorlumeni Community Urges Rivers Government to Stop Land Sales on Waterways
Tamunosiki Akpuh The people of Rumuorlumeni community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have called on the state government to halt the sale of their waterfront lands, warning …
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Amnesty International Faults Tinubu’s Pardons, Warns of Injustice to Victims
Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the clemency and pardons recently granted by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to individuals convicted of human rights crimes, warning that the …
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The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has joined millions of voices across Nigeria and the world to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, reaffirming its commitment …
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Governor Sani Approves N2.3bn Payment for Retirees, Families of Deceased Workers in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the release of N2.321 billion for the settlement of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil …
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Governor Yusuf Pays N5.6bn to Ex-Kano Councillors, Promises Balance by November
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed N5.6 billion to settle outstanding severance and gratuity entitlements, including accommodation and leave allowances, owed to 1,198 former councillors who served between …
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has raised the alarm over disturbing reports of rape, assault, and forced drugging of Nigerian girls allegedly held in deportation camps in New Delhi, …
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) is devastated and outraged by the tragic and avoidable death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a brilliant young lawyer and rising journalist …
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World Abortion Day: WARDC Urges Lagos to Reinstate Safe Abortion Guidelines for Women’s Health, Rights
The Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa joined the global community in commemorating World Abortion Day, using the occasion to urgently appeal to the Lagos State Government to …
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ondo State Council and its affiliated unions have formally asked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the immediate increase in the minimum wage for Ondo State workers …