National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured Nigerians of their promotion and protection of their fundamental human rights including right to freedom of expression and the press in all circumstances. In a statement marking the 2024 World Press Freedom Day,…
IPOB declares May 30 sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Thursday May 30 as sit-at-home day in South East to honour those who fought in the civil war. A statement by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, announced: “The sit-at-home…
Tinubu mourns victims of Ogun gas explosion
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sympathised with victims of the recent gas explosion at Ita-Oshin, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. “The President also sympathises with the Ogun State Government and residents of the state over this tragedy,”…
Police, Army investigate Abia hotel manager’s alleged killing by military personnel
The Police Command in Abia said on Monday it had begun a discreet investigation into the alleged murder of the manager of Royal Damgrete Hotel, Umuahia, Mr James Etubi, by suspected military personnel. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen…
Death inside Abuja-Kaduna train: We’ve medics on board — NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased officer attached to Abuja-Kaduna train, assuring the public that they have medics available on all trains to provide immediate medical assistance in case of emergency.…
Troops rescue 5 abducted women, babies in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued five women and two babies in Zamfara after spending two months in captivity. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the Information Officer…
Farmers-herders clash: IPOB rejects Tinubu’s call for Govs to donate lands
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday vehemently opposed the call by President Bola Tinubu for governors to donate lands for grazing as a measure to address the farmer-herders’ conflicts. In a swift response to Tinubu’s suggestion, IPOB vowed…
UCH resident doctors begin 3-day strike over alleged assault on member
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has initiated a three-day strike in response to an alleged unprovoked assault on one of its members by the relatives of a patient. It is claimed that…
Electricity company apologises to consumers over power interruption
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has apologised to its consumers over the power interruption being experienced in its franchise areas. The management of the company made the apology in a statement in Abuja on Friday. “We understand the inconvenience…
Fake Customs CG arrested over recruitment scam
The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested one Abdul-Rahman Ibrahim, in his fifties, for his involvement in fraudulent activities and impersonation of the Comptroller-General of Customs and other high-ranking government officials. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official…
