Defence/Security
UNODC inaugurates sexual assault investigation guide for North-East Nigeria
Guide By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has unveiled a quick reference guide to strengthen justice delivery for…
Author: Lydia Beshel
Judiciary
Army apprehends illegal arms manufacturers, recovers weapons in Plateau
Arms By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says troops apprehended two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Gwandanu…
Economy/Business
Police inaugurates violent crime response unit in Benue
Unit By Emmanuel Antswen The Police Command in Benue on Thursday inaugurated a Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to curb rising cases of violence…
Politics
Calabar–Oron waterways attack: Senate orders rescue of 15 abducted passengers
Abduction By Naomi Sharang The Senate has urged the Chief of Naval Staff and other relevant security agencies to secure the release of 15…
Health
ECOWAS pushes six-month maternity leave to boost breastfeeding, child survival
Maternity By Abujah Racheal ECOWAS Member States have been urged to extend maternity leave to at least six months to improve child survival…
Judiciary
Kano court sentences man to death by hanging for murder
Sentence By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Wednesday sentenced 21-year-old Umar Idris to death by hanging for stabbing 28-year-old shop owner…
Foreign
Pope decries wealth inequality as he roundup African tour
Inequality Pope Leo on Wednesday spoke out against wealth inequality in Africa urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor…
Economy/Business
Adelabu to resign as power minister
Resignation By Constance Athekame Mr Tunji Bolaji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, says the minister will…
General News
Grief, anger trail death of Nigerian man in Pretoria after arrest
By Fortune Abang Grief and anger have trailed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro…
General News
2 intending pilgrims die in Kano auto crash — Board
Pilgrims By Bosede Olufunmi The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of two intending pilgrims who lost their lives in a…