The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the ban on public parade of suspects by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The commitment aims to uphold the fundamental human rights of every citizen and adhere to global best practices in policing, by reiterating the standing directive prohibiting the public parade of criminal suspects before formal charges are filed in a court of law. The order, previously communicated to all commands and zones within the force, is a cornerstone of the Nigeria Police Force’s modernisation efforts and reflects its dedication to respecting the fundamental rights of all individuals, including…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted Nigerians on the operations of 58 companies posturing as investing entities and defrauding innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed this, yesterday, in Abuja, noted that the move was in line with the commission’s commitment to sanitising the country’s financial space and offering the investing public adequate and reliable information on the activities of illegal ponzi scheme operators across the country. According to him, the companies are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nor the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing that the two…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara could not re- present the 2025 appropriation bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday. The governor who arrived at the Aba Road quarters, where the lawmakers have been holding their sittings, could not gain access to the premises. There was no one to receive him, and the security guards at the gates were also nowhere to be found. The Governor and the Amaewhule led Assembly have been in a cat and mouse game since the judgement of the Supreme Court ordering the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the…
The court ruled that her remarks could disrupt public order and religious harmony. Human rights groups have condemned the ruling, calling it an attack on free speech and religious expression. An Indonesian TikToker has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for blasphemy after making a comment about Jesus Christ during a livestream. Ratu Thalisa, a Muslim transgender woman with over 442,000 TikTok followers, was responding to a comment urging her to cut her hair to look more masculine when she jokingly addressed a picture of Jesus on her phone, telling him to get a haircut. A court in…
The house of representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to direct internet service providers in the country to block all websites hosting obscene and pornographic contents with immediate effect. The resolution was passed on Tuesday following a motion sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Katsina state. Moving the motion, Tafoki argued that cyber pornography was becoming a global problem and that Nigeria had not taken adequate steps to address it. He described Nigeria as a “highly religious country” where major faiths prohibit nudity and obscenity. The legislator said several countries across Asia, Africa,…
A pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara group, Supreme Council for Sim Worldwide, has cautioned against any attempt to impeach the Rivers State governor, warning that such a move could trigger widespread unrest. Addressing a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, a leader of the group, Esezi Obilor Rukani, said the 27 lawmakers pushing for Fubara’s removal should reconsider their actions, as the people of Rivers State would resist any attempt to oust him. He stated, “We all know the process of impeachment. Before it even starts, the state will boil because the governor is a man of the masses. The governor…
Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and key stakeholders have called for a more serious approach to national security, emphasisng its role as a cornerstone of development. The call was made at the inauguration and lecture series organised by the League of Anambra Professionals (LAP), themed, ‘Technology and Innovation in Security Management: The Future of Policing’ in Anambra State. At the event, Obi underscored the importance of security as a prerequisite for national progress, urging all levels of government to prioritise security while simultaneously investing in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. “Security is a critical component…
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, has said the Federal Government has approved a $1 billion facility to support all 36 states in addressing the challenge of child and maternal mortality in the country. Pate, who stated this, yesterday, added that the Federal Government was upgrading 774 healthcare facilities nationwide to serve as referral centres capable of providing free treatment for emergency obstetric complications. The minister disclosed this during the flag-off of the Co-Creation Workshop on the Ogun State Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative, held at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. Pate explained that the…
The Federal Government has pushed back the application deadline for the Federal Civil Service to March 17, 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission had originally announced the recruitment on January 27, 2025, offering over 70 job openings across various ministries, departments, and agencies. Available positions include: Administrative Officer, Planning Officer, Programme Analyst, Procurement Officer, Senior Computer Engineer, Dentist/Dental Officer, Population Programme Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Education Officers, and Senior Youth Development Officer. Many citizens expressed frustration over difficulties accessing the recruitment portal, leading to calls for an extension. FCSC spokesperson, Hassan Taiwo, acknowledged that some applicants faced technical challenges, but…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has banned open gospel preaching, citing noise pollution as the primary reason. The ban was announced following the arrest and release of a pastor caught preaching in a marketplace. In a viral video recorded at a market in Onitsha, Soludo confronted the preacher, warning that public preaching contravened state regulations. He stressed that while freedom of religion is protected, it should not infringe on the peace and comfort of others. “If you want to preach, go to your church and preach. You can’t come to the open market to disturb others in the name of…