The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the case of assault on Corps Member Edema Jennifer, by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South …
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The National Youth Service Corps has condemned the assault on one of its members, Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626), in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The scheme, …
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Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued 25 women suspected to be victims of labour exploitation en route to Saudi Arabia. The …
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Police Strengthen Partnership with PDCRC to Bolster Justice Delivery, Enforce VAPP Law in Kogi
Rotimi Odofin, Lokoja Kogi State Police Command has reinforced its commitment to justice delivery by deepening collaboration with the Kogi State Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC). In a …
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Comfort Emmanson Case: A National Disgrace, Brutal Violation of Human Dignity
Vice President of the Human Rights Watch Foundation (HRWF), Nigeria, Tijjani Sarki, has condemned what he described as the “inhumane treatment, public humiliation, and unlawful detention” of Ms. Comfort Emmanson …
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Retired staff of the Sokoto State Primary School Education Board have called on Governor Ahmed Aliyu to urgently order the payment of their long-overdue pensions and gratuities. They said the …
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Emmanuel Obe Stakeholders on sexual and gender-based violence have called for more commitment from the Rivers State government and concerted efforts from all towards effectively addressing the menace, which is …
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria and public commentator, Dr. Monday Ubani, has faulted the lifetime no-fly sanction imposed on Ms. Comfort Emmanson by the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, describing it …
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Coroner Orders Hospital to Disclose Records on Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade to MRA’s Lawyers
A Lagos State District Coroner, Mrs. Temitope Oladele, investigating the death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a reporter with Gboah TV who reportedly died in Police custody during the #EndSARS protests …
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Governor Idris Approves N1.14bn for Gratuity, Death Benefits of 445 Contract Staff
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the release of N1.14 billion for the payment of gratuity and death benefits to 445 contract staff in the …