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July 24, 2025

Amnesty International decries bandits’ grip on 725 Zamfara villages

The group called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to rescue the residents and villages from the threats of violent, armed gunmen in the state.

Photo: Amnesty International Nigeria
July 23, 2025

Cross River mulls raising doctors’ retirement age to 65

Governor Bassey Otu says Cross River may review the retirement age of its doctors from 60 to 65 years to holistically reform the state’s health sector.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
July 23, 2025

Otti sets up committee to revisit pension issues, assures dialogue

Governor Alex Otti says his administration is committed to resolving pension challenges through honest dialogue and inclusive decision-making.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
July 22, 2025

Organised labour suspends strike in Ogun

Mr Hameed-Benco said the strike was suspended after numerous engagements with the state government.

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)
July 22, 2025

Minister hails 21-year sentence for rapist of three-month-old baby

Mr Yaro will serve the jail term without the option of a fine.

ADO-EKITI PRISON (CREDIT: PRnigeria)
July 22, 2025

Peter Obi: Civil group petitions U.S., UK, seeks visa ban on Okpebholo

“Whatever he sees, he should take,” the Edo governor cautioned Mr Obi.

Monday Okpebholo, Peter Obi
July 21, 2025

Retired Nigerian police officers stage protest over unpaid entitlements

Retired police officers in Abuja took to the streets on Monday morning, demanding payment of their entitlements.

Retired police officers protesting
July 19, 2025

Prime suspect in murder of two AAUA students is dead: Police

Police investigations revealed that N800,000 was transferred from the victim’s account during their captivity.

Armed police officers on duty
July 19, 2025

Amnesty International condemns police for arresting woman who criticised late Buhari over shiites massacre

Mr Buhari’s death generated reactions with some defining his legacy by the disregard for rule of law that characterised his reign.

former president Muhammadu Buhari
July 18, 2025

Nelson Mandela Day: NHRC seeks reforms in correctional centres

The National Human Rights Commission has called for reforms in correctional centres, highlighting the dire conditions across the country.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)