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NHRC records 266,787 human rights complaints in April, as reported violations surge

Nigeria, May 19 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said Monday that it recorded 266,787 complaints of human rights violations, a 10,655 increase compared to the month of March. The NHRC g... Read More


AFCON 2027: Super Eagles await opponents as CAF conducts qualifiers draw in Cairo

Nigeria, May 19 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles will on Tuesday discover their opponents for the qualification campaign to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Confederation of African Football (CA... Read More


EFCC secures final forfeiture of jet linked to NNPC power project probe

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a court order of final forfeiture of Hawker 800XP private jet allegedly purchased with proceeds of fraud linked to th... Read More


Oyedele unveils Tax Ombud website, digital portal to strengthen taxpayer protection

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Monday unveiled the official website, toll-free call centre and digital case management portal of... Read More


ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to decongest overcrowded prisons

Nigeria, May 19 -- The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Nigeria to decongest its overcrowded correctional facilities. In its judgement delivered on Friday, the court directed the Nigerian governme... Read More


Candidate selection or civilian coup?, By Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria, May 19 -- Nigeria's political class now touts "consensus candidacy" with renewed assurance. Party leaders, governors, and godfathers frame it as proof of democratic progress, a tool to avoid ... Read More


PFL Africa announces full fight card for historic debut event in Lagos

Nigeria, May 18 -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the complete fight card for the inaugural PFL Africa First Round event scheduled for Saturday, 13 June, in Lagos. The landmark ... Read More


Why journalists should intensify scrutiny of oil companies in Niger Delta - Nnimmo Bassey

Nigeria, May 18 -- Environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey has called on journalists covering Nigeria's Niger Delta to intensify scrutiny of oil companies and government regulators, saying sustained inve... Read More


NRS, JRB to implement Tax ID system

Nigeria, May 18 -- The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has announced that it will commence implementation of the Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) sy... Read More


Army expands nationwide formations, honours fallen, wounded soldiers

Nigeria, May 18 -- The Nigerian Army has announced plans to expand its formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness, while reaffirming its commitment to the... Read More