Determined to eliminate torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated the National Committee Against Torture (NCAT), in recognition of the increasing cases of torture across the country. Inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation (HAGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) stated… Continue reading FG inaugurates National committe against torture, domiciles secretariat at NHRC
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Kuje prison invasion wouldn’t have been possible without insider collaboration – Senate President
…calls for sanctioning of relevant authorities …bemoans lack of CCTV at correctional centre President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that Tuesday’s attack on the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre by terrorists speaks volumes about the failure of the country’s security architecture. Lawan stated this on Thursday when he led a delegation of… Continue reading Kuje prison invasion wouldn’t have been possible without insider collaboration – Senate President
Child Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu, Wife Arrested In London
Former Deputy President of the Nigerian senate in the 7th and 8th Senate, Dr Ike Ekweremadu, and Beatrice, his wife, have been arrested in London. According to the Metropolitan Police, they were arrested and charged with bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting. The child, whose identity was not disclosed, is reportedly with… Continue reading Child Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu, Wife Arrested In London
Insecurity: Again Gunmen Behead Another Lawmaker In Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing and beheading of a former member of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Nelson Achukwu, by gunmen.Achukwu represented Nnewi South II between 2003 and 2007 during the reign of Dr Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra. The incident occurred barely a month after one Okechukwu Okoye… Continue reading Insecurity: Again Gunmen Behead Another Lawmaker In Anambra
Killing Of Fatima, Four Children Worst Forms Of Criminality And Human Rights Violation – NHRC
… Calls on Police, Others to Apprehend Killers and change The Narratives Abuja – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in strong terms, the killing of a pregnant woman, Fatima, and her four children in cold blood in Anambra state, describing it as one of the worst forms of criminality and human rights… Continue reading Killing Of Fatima, Four Children Worst Forms Of Criminality And Human Rights Violation – NHRC
Reps Condemn Security Breach At Kaduna Airport,Summon Heads Of Security Agencies, Aviation Minister, Others
Abuja – The House of Representatives has summoned the Heads of Security Agencies, Aviation Minister, Captain Hadi Sirika and the heads of aviation agencies for a meeting on Wednsday with the House leadership and the Chairmen of relevant committees of the House of Representatives on the recent security breach at the Kaduna International Airport. The… Continue reading Reps Condemn Security Breach At Kaduna Airport,Summon Heads Of Security Agencies, Aviation Minister, Others
Senator Opeyemi chairs seven-man conference committee on sexual harassment bill
Abuja – Senator Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), was named the Chairman of the seven-man conference committee on the Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Institutions Prohibition bill. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, announced the membership of the conference committee at the start of plenary proceedings. Recall that the bill was passed… Continue reading Senator Opeyemi chairs seven-man conference committee on sexual harassment bill
HURIWA To Buhari – Declare killer herdsmen in Benue Terrorists now
…says security agents must arrest militiamen terrorising Benue communities, calls for prosecution. By Clement Nwabuko Markurdi – Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria(HURIWA), on Wednesday, condemned the brazen act of Fulani herdsmen who invaded some communities in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, forcibly displacing autochthonous dwellers to plan… Continue reading HURIWA To Buhari – Declare killer herdsmen in Benue Terrorists now
Abba Kyari Cocaine Saga: PSC Suspends Two, Calls for Updates by Ada Nkong
Following the arrest of DCP Abba Kyari over drug related charges, Police Service Commission has suspended Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP James Bawa from the exercise of the powers and functions of their respective Offices with effect from Monday, 14th February, 2022.T According to a statement by… Continue reading Abba Kyari Cocaine Saga: PSC Suspends Two, Calls for Updates by Ada Nkong
NUJ Ondo state calls for action against the killers of its member Bunmi Afuye
The Ondo state Chapter of the Nigeria Union of journalists has called for the killers of its member Bunmi Afuye who was shot dead in a bank robbery to be brought to book. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman Adetona Aderoboye and secretary Leke Adegbite described the Killing as “the highest level of… Continue reading NUJ Ondo state calls for action against the killers of its member Bunmi Afuye