By Edith Nwapi Nigeria has significantly strengthened its legal framework against torture through the Anti-Torture Act, says the Executive Secretary (ES), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN. Ojukwu made this known on Friday in Abuja in a statement in honour of victims and survivors of torture asContinue Reading
By Christiana Nicholas A man, Mr Monday Atabo, on Friday dragged his wife. Grace, before an Upper Area Court in Masaka, Nasarawa State for denying him his conjugal rights. Atabo, is seeking dissolution of his marriage to Grace, a businesswoman. He also accused his wife of infidelity. I married GraceContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo A UK–based Nigerian, Mr Emmanuel Makinde, on Thursday told the FCT High Court sitting in Jabi that his travel agent, Waliyu Shitta, fraudulently added a woman as his wife in a visa application processed in 2022. Makinde, who testified before Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo during his evidence-in-chief, allegedContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (I-G),Mr Tunji Disu, seeking urgent intervention to halt the spate of killings in Osun ahead of the Aug.15 governorship election. Olajengbesi, in the petition he submitted on Thursday at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, expressed concernContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal A former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Dele Akinsola, has emerged the pioneer chairman of the League of Veteran Journalists, Ogun State Chapter. Akinsola was elected during the league’s election held on Friday at the Iwe Irohin Hall, Nigeria Union of JournalistsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, strengthening Nigeria’s legal framework for digital identity management, cybersecurity and national security. The signing ceremony at the State House was attended by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker BenjaminContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) has called for stricter adherence to professional standards, greater use of qualified civil engineers, and enhanced quality control of construction materials to tackle building collapses. They made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the 25th NICE Anniversary themed “From VisionContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a N500 million zero-interest Grow Fund for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. SMEDAN Director-General, Charles Odii, announced the initiative during an engagement with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger, has convened a stakeholders meeting to assess preparedness status for rapid response to the anticipated 2026 flood season and other related emergencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Thursday that the meeting was organised inContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze/Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Government has called for sustained investment in digital infrastructure, education and skills development to ensure inclusive growth and broaden participation in the nation’s digital economy. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made the call on Thursday while receiving the PublicContinue Reading
