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Falana Criticizes States, FG For Dehumanizing Distribution Of Palliatives
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the distribution of palliatives by state governments, stressing that it is an abuse of the rights of Nigerians.
Falana disclosed this while speaking at the Citizens Accountability and…
Binance Executive Sues EFCC, NSA Over Detention
The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has accused the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission of violating his fundamental human rights.
Gambaryan, in an originating motion…
FAAN Shuts KFC Outlet After Alleged Disability Discrimination
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has shut down a branch of a popular food outlet, KFC, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos State.
FAAN stated this on Thursday in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs and…
Nigerian Court Orders Release of 313 Terrorism Suspects
A Federal High Court in Borno has ordered the release of no fewer than 313 suspected terrorists arrested by the military.
The court ordered their release for lack of evidence to nail the suspects after the investigation.
The…
Military Launches Manhunt for Eight Suspects in Delta Soldier Killings
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State.
The military released the list on Thursday at a briefing in Abuja.
Those declared wanted…
Tinubu Offers Full Scholarships, Other Benefits To Children Of Slain Soldiers
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday conferred national honours on 17 members of the Nigerian Army who were killed in Delta State on March 14, 2024.
This was as he announced the provision of housing facilities for the surviving family…
Good Friday and Easter Monday Declared Public Holidays by FG
The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024 as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.
The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the…
No Change in Petrol Price: NNPCL Denies Reduction Rumors
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has described reports of a downward review of fuel prices credited to it on Wednesday as unfounded.
NNPCL was reacting to reports suggesting a drop in pump prices for Premium…
Hajj Fee Hike: Senator Ndume Pushes for Government Subsidies for First-Timers
The Chief Whip of Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume has urged the Federal and State to intervene by subsidising the Hajj fare pegged at N5million, to enable first timers attend this year’s Hajj to the Holy Land.
Ndume made the call in a…
Rivers Crackdown: NSCDC Nets 5 Suspects, Dismantles Illegal Refineries
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has uncovered a massive illegal oil refining site in a forest in the Odagwa community of the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers…
SIM-NIN Linkage: NCC Sticks to March 29th Deadline for Network Barring
Telecommunication companies will disconnect more Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) numbers not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN) on Friday, March 29, 2024, the Nigeria Communications Commission has said.
The Director of…
CBN Distances Itself from Cryptocurrency Regulation
Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it is not in the purview of the apex bank to regulate or prosecute actors in the cryptocurrency sector.
Cardoso clarified this at a news conference on Tuesday after…
NLC Slams Erratic Power Supply, Rising Prices
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has lamented the poor power supply in the country, saying this is not good for business and national development.
The labour union said 12 years after the sector was privatised by the administration…
Tinubu Approves Infrastructure Development Fund
President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to bridge the country’s $25bn per annum infrastructure funding gap.
The new initiative will be domiciled in the Presidency, the Minister of…
Sheikh Gumi Questioned by Federal Government Over Bandit Comments
The Federal Government says it has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed…