It is not the best of times for activists and protesters in Nigeria as the state secret police continue to clamp down on their activities. Activists, protesters and non-governmental organisations have not had it this tough since the period of…
…As police arrest fake inspector, recover arms Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command said it has fatally wounded four armed robbery suspects/kidnappers, namely Adebayo Adebayo, John Lucas, Nnamdi Emmanuel and Ogolo Promise who attempted to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces a formidable challenge in the forthcoming 21st of September Edo State governorship election, with the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, playing a pivotal role in its effectiveness. The stakes are high, as the…
By Seun Ibiyemi As part of efforts to enhance capacity in the Nigerian maritime sector, the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have initiated discussions on potential strategies for capacity…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the…
…Vows long-term solution to mitigate disasters President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the incident and pledged to take action to prevent such disasters in the future. The twin incidents, which occurred in Gummi Local Government Area of the…
By Ismail Azeez A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has been released from prison after several years. According to Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, his case…
…AAC decries unwanted arrest, demands end to harassment, release of protesters By Sodiq Adelakun Nigerian authorities have bowed to pressure and released activist Omoyele Sowore, returned his passport, caving to intense pressure from human rights groups, activists, and the international…
…As former VP Atiku donates N100m The recent floods in Maiduguri, Borno State, have caused widespread destruction and chaos, with the latest incident being the escape of 274 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC). The Nigerian Correctional Service…
…Seizes large consignments of opioids, cocaine, cannabis in multiple operations By Adeyanju Esther The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Mrs. Adewunmi Adebola Dorcas, a businesswoman from Ibadan, Oyo State, and Arinze Ora, an auto parts dealer. Mrs.…
