The Niger State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in separate operations across the state for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery
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Amnesty International demands end to Sowore trial
Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an immediate end to the ongoing trial of human rights activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore, describing the prosecution as
Drug dependence no excuse for rights abuse — NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned security agencies, rehabilitation centres and other institutions against violating the fundamental rights of persons affected by drug
UN: Invest in women farmers to secure Nigeria’s food future
The United Nations has declared that Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable food security, economic transformation and climate resilience without significantly increasing investment in women farmers and
Zulum orders Mallam-Fatori rebuild, suspends traditional heads
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate reconstruction of critical infrastructure in Mallam-Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area, as part of renewed
US Embassy Abuja retains special visa processing
The United States Embassy in Abuja has clarified that its recent restructuring of routine visa services in Nigeria has not resulted in the suspension of
NAPTIP rescues 180 trafficked children, arrests nurse
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from communities across five states and
ECOWAS chief vows renewed outreach to AES states
The new President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, General Birame Diop, has pledged sustained engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali and
EFCC recovers ₦1.23trn in 34 months under Olukoyede
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recorded a historic ₦1.233 trillion in asset recoveries during the 34 months of Ola Olukoyede’s
Amnesty International seeks probe of Borno commissioner over alleged threats
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to conduct a thorough and effective investigation into a viral video in which the Borno State Commissioner for
