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In a recent statement, Olusola Diya, the Bridge Commander in charge of 14 Brigade Ohafia, emphasized the importance of reporting any soldier or military personnel who torture civilians for having dreadlocks. Speaking at the 33rd Social Media seminar in Aba, Abia State, Brig. Gen. Diya clarified that there is no law prohibiting dreadlocks, highlighting that targeting individuals based on their hairstyle is a violation of a citizen's fundamental human rights. […]

In Nigeria, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are calling on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the rising spread of arms in the Niger Delta region. The CSOs, part of the Civil Society Organization Network of Nigeria (CSONN), voiced their concerns during aq demonstration at the NNPC headquarters in Abuja. CSONN highlighted the link between the proliferation of arms and increased violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and cultism in the […]

In a recent ruling, Emeka Nwite , Justice of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed that charges of alleged N80 billion fraud against former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, be served through his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed. The decision came during a hearing on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for substituted service on Bello. The order was issued by Nwite after arguments presented […]

Speaking at the power sector stakeholders' dialogue in Abuja, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, addressed the pressing issue of energy deficit in Nigeria, pointing to insufficient financing and gas supply as major factors. Adelabu expressed concern over the current state of power supply but assured citizens of the government's commitment to resolve these challenges under President Bola Tinubu's leadership." Adelabu emphasized the crucial role of the power sector in […]

In response to viral videos depicting bullying at Lead British International School in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed officers to the school premises, as announced Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, on Tuesday. The move comes after alarms were raised by the public regarding the disturbing videos circulating on social media, to which Adeh assured the public that the police are actively investigating the incidents, stating, […]

The Appeal Court in Abuja on Tuesday imposed a cumulative fine of N400, 000 on the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, for filing an interlocutory appeal that wasted the time of the court and the respondents. The N400,000 fine is in favour of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and three other respondents comprising the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Douye […]