Two Nigerian lawyers to assist in probing rights abuses in US
The African Bar Association (AFBA) has appointed two Nigerian lawyers as Technical Advisers to the International Commission of Inquiry into alleged systemic racist police violence against people of African descent…
Govt has no statistics of schools that are ready to re-open – NMA President
The federal government has no statistics to measure which schools are prepared for re-opening amid the coronavirus pandemic, President of the Nigeria Medical Association, Professor Innocent Ujah, said on Monday….
Schools’ re-opening: Imo Govt postpones resumption until Jan. 25, to ensure COVID-19 protocols are observedÂ
The Imo Government has postponed resumption of schools in the state until Jan. 25 Schools due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard…
Trans-border Banditry: Nigeria, Cameroon border communities set up community policing
Disturbed by the frequent trans-border banditry and other criminal activities, communities along Nigeria-Cameroon border have set up patrol teams to checkmate criminality in the area. Dr. Idi Aminu, Chairman, Maiha…
NDLEA nabs 187 suspected drug dealers, seizes 563.467 kilos of drugs in Kebbi State in 2020
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Kebbi State says it arrested 187 suspected drug dealers in different operations in the state in 2020. Mr. Peter Odaudu, the…
NDLEA nabs 187 suspected drug dealers, seizes 563.467 kilos of drugs in Kebbi State in 2020
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Kebbi State says it arrested 187 suspected drug dealers in different operations in the state in 2020. Mr. Peter Odaudu, the…
COVID-19: We have no data suggesting majority of schools have capacity to ensure protocols are kept – Lawmaker
A Member of the House Committee On Basic Education, Hon Awaji-Inombek Abiante has said that public schools don’t have the capacity to observe the COVID-19 protocols laid down by the…
Buhari to inaugurate National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre Jan. 21–DPR
President Muhammadu Buhari will virtually inaugurate the National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre (NOGEC), Lagos, on Jan.21, in a bid to boost the operations of the nation’s petroleum sector, an…
Schools’ resumption: BUK makes use of face mask compulsory, to sanction erring persons
The Management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Monday, announced compulsory use of face mask by all staff, students and visitors from Monday, Jan. 18, as part of measures to…
Police confirms 4 officers killed, one kidnapped in Birnin-Gwari ambushÂ
Four policemen have been killed and one officer kidnapped in an ambush on a police convoy by bandits along Birnin-Gwari Funtua Highway in Kano. Authorities say sixteen (16) officers were…