Moussa Tchangari, a civil rights activist and critic of Niger’s military junta, sentenced to prison on charges of glorifying terrorism and national security threats. A court in Niger Republic has sentenced Moussa Tchangari, a prominent civil rights activist and outspoken critic of the military junta, to prison. His sentencing comes a month after he was […]
The appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Akin Fakorede to lead the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit has ignited widespread unease. Known for his controversial past, including allegations of police brutality, election rigging, and misconduct during his tenure as commander of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Fakorede’s selection has drawn criticism from […]
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An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has sentenced 23-year-old Idris Rasheed to 12 years in prison for raping a woman in purdah. The trial, presided over by Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi, concluded with a guilty verdict based on Rasheed’s confession and corroborating medical evidence, including penetration and semen analysis. Justice Ajayi declared that Rasheed’s jail […]
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Introduction Child marriage, defined as a formal or informal union involving a person under the age of 18, continues to affect millions of children across Africa. It is a complex issue often driven by poverty, cultural norms, and inadequate enforcement of laws. Despite international efforts to address this violation of human rights, the practice persists […]
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The Lagos State Task Force has taken decisive action by dismissing two officers, Fatai Yusuf and Hammed Garuba, for stealing during a recent operation. This announcement was made on Friday in a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Abdulraheem Gbadeyan. Incident Details The raid occurred at a hotel in Gowon Estate, a location notorious for […]
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery during a targeted operation at the Dei-Dei timber shed in Abuja. Details of the Arrest The arrests were made by detectives from the Dei-Dei ‘B’ Division under the directives of FCT Police Commissioner Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as part […]
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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has visited personnel injured in a recent attack by Boko Haram insurgents. The attack targeted the Special Squad tasked with protecting national grid installations in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. Commendation and Support During his visit to the medical […]
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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) for Zone 6, Calabar, Jonathan Towuru, has confirmed the detention of suspects linked to the abduction of Prof. Ekanem Ephraim, the first female professor of medicine at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Prof. Ephraim, who was 60 years old, tragically lost her life in captivity following her […]
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The Finnish judiciary has set a May 2025 deadline for the potential trial of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator accused of engaging in terrorism-related activities. Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, gained notoriety for his controversial activism, including incitement to violence in Nigeria’s South-East region. Timeline of Events Ekpa was arrested alongside four others […]
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The Federal Government has dismissed claims of a mass dismissal of civil servants holding degrees from universities in the Benin Republic and Togo. This follows public concern sparked by allegations from former Senator Shehu Sani, who criticized the purported action and called for alternative solutions. Senator Sani’s Allegations Senator Sani, in a post on his […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron led ceremonies on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Strasbourg from Nazi Germany during World War II. The event honored the bravery of Free French troops and highlighted the sacrifices of those impacted by the conflict, including overlooked victims. Tribute to Liberators and Heroes At Broglie Square […]
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked N112 billion for the implementation of the National Plan for Financing Safe Schools. This initiative, spanning the next three years, aims to secure learning environments and advance children’s rights, according to the Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim. In a statement marking Universal Children’s Day, themed “Advancing Children’s […]
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Renowned lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju, along with Vincent Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMark, led a protest against the mass demolitions initiated by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja. The demonstration included residents of Ruga, a settlement near Airport Road, who protested the destruction of their homes. This move came after Wike’s directive for the […]
