Police Denies Amnesty’s Negative Report During #EndBadGovernance Protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Denies Amnesty’s Negative Report During #EndBadGovernance Protests

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 23, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations by Amnesty International of excessive force and unlawful killings during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, describing the claims as “false, misleading, and sensational.” In a press briefing at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, criticised Amnesty International’s report, “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests“, for its alleged inaccuracies. Amnesty International had accused the police of killing at least...

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IGP Orders Investigation as Man Dies in Kwara Police Custody

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaIGP Orders Investigation as Man Dies in Kwara Police Custody

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 23, 2024

A 35-year-old man, Tunji Jimoh, has allegedly died from torture while in police custody at the Kwara State Police Command in Ilorin. Jimoh, a resident of the Erubu/Asunnara community, was arrested over an alleged debt of ₦220,000 owed to a friend, whose brother is a police officer. Family members claimed Jimoh was detained at the Special Investigation Bureau (SIB) of the Kwara State Police Command on Friday and denied bail. “We had to leave the...

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Shettima Mourns Victims of Stampedes, Assures Families of Support

NewsNigeriaPoliticsShettima Mourns Victims of Stampedes, Assures Families of Support

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 22, 2024

Abuja Government Hospitals to Provide Free Treatment for Victims Police Mandate Prior Notification for Public Events to Prevent Future Tragedies Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have expressed deep sorrow over the recent stampedes across Nigeria that claimed numerous lives. Both have pledged support for the bereaved families and survivors. In a condolence message issued on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Shettima extended heartfelt prayers and sympathies...

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Ojukwu University honours Outstanding Students, Staff and Partners

EducationNewsNigeriaOjukwu University honours Outstanding Students, Staff and Partners

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 21, 2024

In line with her three Vs of Values, Visibility, and Viability, the Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University, Prof Kate Azuka Omenugha, has honoured some students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff members of the university, as well as those supportive of the university’s progress in 2024. This recognition which was a part of the university’s 2024 Carol of 9 lessons with the theme, “COOU Christmas: A Bouquet of Joy and Awards”, marked the gradual conclusion...

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France Withdraws Combatants From Chad After Breaking Ties with Regime

AfricaNewsNigeriaWest AfricaFrance Withdraws Combatants From Chad After Breaking Ties with Regime

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 21, 2024

The French Defence Ministry said on Friday that it has begun the withdrawal of its soldiers from Chad after N’djamena last month abruptly ended military cooperation with its former colonial power. The ministry said in a statement on Facebook that a contingent of 120 soldiers had already left the African country and returned to France, which marked 10 days after French fighter aircraft left the Sahel country. “At midday, 120 French soldiers took off from...

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Governor Otti Approves Free Education for Primary and Jr. Secondary Schools

EducationNewsNigeriaGovernor Otti Approves Free Education for Primary and Jr. Secondary Schools

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 21, 2024

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has approved the implementation of compulsory free education for primary schools and Junior Secondary Schools 1–3 with effect from 2025. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, disclosed this in Umuahia on Friday, explained that free education is part of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts to transform the education sector in the state. He was speaking when the ministry received Abia State students who performed exceptionally well in the...

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Paul Chukwuma Condemns Government’s Inaction over Archbishop Okpala’s Disappearance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPaul Chukwuma Condemns Government’s Inaction over Archbishop Okpala’s Disappearance

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 20, 2024

Anambra’s APC contender for the 2025 Governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has condemned the silence and inaction of the government of Anambra State, led by Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, since the disappearance of Archbishop, Most Rev Godwin Okpala. It is now nearly two weeks since the Nnewi Anglican Diocese Bishop emeritus was reported missing after attending a burial at Umuchu, in Governor Soludo’s Aguata LGA. In a strong statement issued on Thursday, Sir Paul Chukwuma...

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Court Grants Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fresh ₦500m Bail

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Grants Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fresh ₦500m Bail

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2024

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama on Thursday granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fresh ₦500 million bail with three sureties in like sum. Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the ruling following a fresh bail application filed by Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN). Bello and Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges include criminal breach...

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Super Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

AfricaNewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles End 2024 Ranked 44th, Lowest in Six Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 20, 2024

According to the final FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, the Super Eagles concluded 2024 ranked 44th globally, their lowest position in six years. This drop marks a sharp decline from the 28th place Nigeria held at the start of the year, following their strong performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they emerged as runners-up to host Cote D’Ivoire in February. Throughout 2024, the Eagles played 15 matches, recording nine wins—including an...

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Hacking Of NBS Website, an Unpleasant Development in Tinubu’s Regime – Atiku

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHacking Of NBS Website, an Unpleasant Development in Tinubu’s Regime – Atiku

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 20, 2024

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has harped on fidelity of data in view of recent reports that the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was hacked, saying that the unpleasant development characterizes President Bola Tinubu’s government. A press statement on Thursday by Atiku Media Office, noted that the unprecedented claim that the website of NBS has been hacked is an unpleasant development that adds up to the bad tidings that have characterized the...

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