The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, in Nigeria has called on the media in the country to support the Commission’s quest to promote and educate Nigerians on human rights issues. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Tony Ojukwu made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Management of the Nigerian Television Authority, […]
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Human Rights Commission calls for end to killings in Southern Kaduna
The National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria, NHRC has condemned the incessant killings and destruction of properties in various communities in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna state, Northern Nigeria, and some other parts of the country. The Commission also called on the Nigerian Police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to […]
Covid-19: NSCIA urges Muslims to comply with government’s directives
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslims to comply with government’s ban on religious gatherings.The Council says the measures taken to check the spread of Coronavirus will affect congregational prayers but Muslims mus…
Covid-19: NSCIA urges Muslims to comply with government’s directives
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslims to comply with government’s ban on religious gatherings.The Council says the measures taken to check the spread of Coronavirus will affect congregational prayers but Muslims mus…
Court Convicts Two FBI Suspects, Four Others
The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 19, 2020 secured the convictions of two FBI suspects and four others before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State for various o…
Court Convicts Two FBI Suspects, Four Others
The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 19, 2020 secured the convictions of two FBI suspects and four others before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State for various o…
Court grants ex-Governor’s aide N300m bail
A Kwara state High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday granted former Special Adviser on Millennium Development Goals MDGs to the immediate past governor of the state, Ope Saraki N300 million bail with two sureties.Saraki was dragged to court by the Ec…
Youths Are Important in Anti-graft Fight—Magu
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has reiterated the importance of the youths in the fight against corruption, describing them as vital tools in winning the war against the monster.Magu, who was re…
UBEC tasked to improve its operational laws
The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has been tasked to clearly state the schedules of its establishing laws to enable the commission engage States and Local governments productively.The former National Coordinator of the Commission, Prof. Tah…
Kwara jails four internet fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office on Tuesday secured the convictions of four persons charged for the offences bordering on internet fraud and other fraud related Offences.The defendants in the case, Atanda Femi Benj…