The authority of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) says it will investigate and prosecute no fewer than seven individuals who are alleged to be illegally representing the commission at various instances. The Commission’s Director and Ambassador, Tivhumun Ahure in…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested Managing Director of a pharmaceutical company for allegedly engaging in sales of illicit drugs on the popular e-commerce platform, Jiji.ng. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director, Media…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger Command, has arrested an 18-year-old student, over alleged attempt to kidnap the Provost, College of Fisheries, New Bussa. A statement on Wednesday in Minna by the command Spokesman, ASC Nasir Abdullahi,…
…As Dambazau calls for urgent reform By Matthew Denis Abuja Stakeholders have demanded for synergy among the security agencies as panacea to end insecurity. This recommendation was made by participants of the Blueprint annual lecture including Former Minister of Defence…
The Police on Tuesday arraigned two men, Joseph Eitan, 45; and Michael Joseph, 75, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for an alleged land fraud of N430,000. The defendants, of no fixed residential address, are facing a two-count…
The Police on Tuesday arraigned two men, Joseph Eitan, 45; and Michael Joseph, 75, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for an alleged land fraud of N430,000. The defendants, of no fixed residential address, are facing a two-count…
The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the death of a 24- year-old Olugboyo Olufunke in Lagos who was attacked by suspected cultists. In a statement made available by the Assitant Commissioner of Police, Olufunke, a final year linguistics studies student…
Jeleel Olawale The Osun State Police Command has announced that it has intercepted an unregistered truck conveying some persons from the Northern part of the country. According to the statement made available by the Command Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, in Osogbo…
By Ogaga Ariemu Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria(HURIWA) on Tuesday, criticised Justice Binta Nyako for her light judgement on Taraba-based kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, popularly known as Wadume. In a statement released to Nigerian NewsDirect…
Akwa Ibom State High Court, sitting in Uyo, has sentenced 82-year-old Village Head of Efen Ibom, in Ika Local Government Area of the State, Chief Essien Matthew Odiong, to death by hanging for murder. The monarch, who is married to…
