Amnesty International claims that DSS is systematically persecuting individuals who voice dissent against the United States and Israel

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What Amnesty International has termed as a rising assault on individuals who challenge the governments of the United States and Israel has prompted the organization to demand an immediate end from the Nigerian authorities. Friday, the rights group issued a statement expressing grave concern about the DSS’s actions, namely over the treatment of social media … Read more

The bill to establish the Benue State Security Trust Fund has passed its second reading in the assembly

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The Benue State House of Assembly has approved a bill that aims to create the Benue State Security Trust Fund and addresses other related topics. The Speaker, the Rt Hon. Alfred Emberger, presided over a plenary where the law was read a second time. The House Majority Leader, Hon., is spearheading the discussion on the … Read more

A new district called Waru-Pozema will soon be part of IInfrastructure, according to Wike’s announcement

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In order to facilitate the relocation of inhabitants and developers to the newly established Waru-Pozema District, the FCT Administration would supply the essential infrastructure, according to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. This was mentioned by Wike on Thursday during a press conference following an inspection of various ongoing projects in the … Read more

Kiddwaya speaks out against BBL, telling Nigerian women it’s enough

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Nigerian ladies should not get Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), according to reality TV star Kiddwaya. In response to a woman’s death from complications following a BBL, Kiddwaya offered this advice in a post via X, elaborating on the fact that men gravitate toward more natural bodies. Instead of pursuing cosmetic surgery, he said, women should … Read more

Benue Assembly approves Revenue Reform Law and moves two other bills forward

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On Tuesday, lawmakers in Benue State approved a bill to streamline and consolidate the state’s revenue system. At a plenary session chaired by the Speaker, the Right Hon. Alfred Emberga, the legislation was enacted. Lawmakers heard from interested parties in a wide range of fields during a recent public hearing on the proposed revenue service … Read more

Justice James Omotosho’s reported arrest and prosecution: ICPC sets the record straight

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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja was reportedly not detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC spokeswoman, Okor Odey, issued a statement describing the video that is making the rounds on social media as nasty and full of misleading information. The video’s assertion is … Read more

Protesters in Ondo County Warned by Aiyedatiwa

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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has spoken out against the protests that some communities in the Akure North Local Government Area have begun in response to security concerns in the area. While urging traditional elders and community leaders to rein in criminal youngsters, Aiyedatiwa warned that criminals might easily take over such demonstrations. During a … Read more

A court supports ICPC and orders an investigation into an alleged N350 million contract agreement

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a complaint brought by Mr Paul Afagase Johnson is trying to avoid the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, from inviting him or investigating him regarding a claimed contract issue worth N350 million. The plaintiff in the case requested a permanent court order prohibiting … Read more