The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC–RFT) Nigeria Office has commended the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, for what it described as his prompt and responsible action in receiving Walida …
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Group Condemns Suppression of Free Expression, Stands in Solidarity with Amnesty International
The League of Civil Society Organizations in Kano State has strongly condemned what it described as a growing pattern of intimidation, harassment, and suppression of dissenting voices in the state. …
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Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State last night took custody of Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, the missing girl from Jigawa State, who had been in the custody of the Department of …
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Court Admits Additional EFCC Evidence Against Former NHIS Boss, Prof Yusuf
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted in evidence more documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), …
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Kano State Government has dismissed allegations by Amnesty International that it is orchestrating a clampdown on freedom of expression in the state. Amnesty International, in a publication titled “Kano: Escalating …
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Three Senior NRC Officials Arraigned in Lagos Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering
Three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)were on Wednesday arraigned in the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, over alleged fraud and money laundering offences. They are: Felix Njoku, …
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Kano State Government has announced Sunday, 1 March 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid al-Fitr holiday for all public and private primary and post-primary schools across the state. …
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The Borno State Government has commenced the construction of a N1 billion Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre and Administrative Block for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) North-East Zonal Office …
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The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended a medical officer serving in one of the state’s secondary health facilities for allegedly reporting to duty under the influence of alcohol …
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Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has launched a far-reaching strategy to combat the out-of-school children crisis, expand Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), and reform the Almajiri system, positioning …