Gov Wike speaks on why he ordered arrest of pilots
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he ordered the arrest of two pilots in the state. Two…
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How African countries have failed to protect citizens from human rights violations
Amnesty International, a global human rights movement, has chronicled how some African countries, including Nigeria, have failed in protecting citizens…
Coronavirus: Panic in Osun as another 67 Nigerians expected from Ivory Coast
Following the successful management of 127 returnees from Ivory Coast, who arrived Nigeria, penultimate week, information from reliable sources that…
Armed conflicts, state repression fuel human rights violations across Africa – Report
Protesters across sub-Saharan Africa have braved bullets and beatings to defend their rights in the face of continuing conflict and…
Lockdown: NUJ warns security operatives against harassing journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has cautioned security agencies against using the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown to harass…
Confusion as police, Afenifere disagree over arrest of killers of Fasoranti’s daughter
The police in Ondo State have denied arresting the suspected killers of Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the leader of…
World Health Day: Equipping Nigerian nurses, midwives for roles in curbing coronavirus
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are at the crux of it all and key to…
Coronavirus: We’re starting production of ventilators — Nigerian government
The federal government on Tuesday said it has commenced the local production of ventilators and disinfectant spraying devices to battle…
Kwara government locks down Offa to contain coronavirus
The Kwara State Government has announced the lockdown of Offa, a part of the state. The government said the decision…
Nigerian doctor dies of coronavirus
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of a medical doctor, Aliyu Yakubu, affected by the Coronavirus. The deceased,…
How we’ll continue to feed pupils despite closure of schools – Nigerian government
The federal government has explained how it plans to conduct its Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) programme across the country…
Coronavirus: Nigeria draws from $90 million World Bank health fund — Official
Nigeria has drawn $8 million from a World Bank support fund of $90 million aimed at strengthening its response to…
COVID-19: Nigeria Customs releases rice, other items worth N3.2 billion for distribution
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has approved the release of 46,000 metric tons of rice, 36,495…
Why we can’t shut Kwara boundaries despite recording two coronavirus cases – Governor
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has said that the state would not shut its boundaries over the COVID-19 emergency, to…
COVID-19: ECOWAS orders one million kits, distributes Chloroquine for member States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered over one million kits for member states to help fight…
COVID-19: Kaduna government arraigns two pastors for holding church service
The Kaduna State Government said that two clergymen were arrested by security agents for holding church service last Sunday in…
Contributors to COVID-19 pandemic fund to enjoy special tax relief
Corporate entities and individuals that have contributed to the federal government’s COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund are to be granted some…
Lockdown: Fayose recommends “stomach infrastructure”
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, on Monday, called on governments at all levels, religious bodies, corporate…
Edo confirms two new coronavirus cases
Edo State Government says it has recorded two new cases of coronavirus making a total of 11 confirmed cases in…
Attendees of Funke Akindele’s party to be charged to court – Attorney-General
Lagos State Government is to prosecute all those who attended Saturday’s birthday party hosted by Nollywood star, Funke Akindele. The…
NHRC orders investigation into alleged torture of driver by magistrate
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday called for thorough investigation into the allegations of alleged torture, inhuman and…
Coronavirus: Abuja NUJ inaugurates seven-member committee
The FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has inaugurated a seven-member sensitisation and monitoring committee on the…