Court dismisses Abuja sex workers’ suit against Wike, says prostitution illegal
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers, who sought protection from harassment, arrest, and prosecution by government security agencies. Justice James Omotosho ruled that prostitution is illegal in Nigeria and that sex workers have no legal rights under any existing law or the Nigerian Constitution. He stated […]
Law sacking unmarried Pregnant policewomen has been expunged – AIG
The Nigeria Police Force has officially removed a controversial law that allowed the dismissal of unmarried policewomen who became pregnant while in service. Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Aishatu Abubakar-Baju, the highest-ranking female officer in the Force, confirmed this change during an interview on Channels TV on March 12. She explained that discriminatory laws against […]
EFCC alerts Nigerians on 58 illegal Ponzi scheme operators
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning about 58 companies allegedly running illegal Ponzi schemes in Nigeria. These companies promise high returns on investments but are actually scamming people out of their money. The EFCC is urging Nigerians to be cautious and avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. A Ponzi […]
NAFDAC Destroys Fake Drugs Worth Over ₦100 Billion In Oyo State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a major step in the fight against fake and expired medicines. The agency recently destroyed counterfeit drugs worth over ₦100 billion at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the agency’s […]
Fire Destroys Geometric Power Facility in Aba
A fire broke out early Monday morning at the premises of Geometric Power, the company that operates Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo). According to a statement from Geometric Power Management, the fire started in a temporary building located in the Osisioma Industrial Layout in Aba, Abia State. The structure was previously used […]
NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of sunshine and hazy weather across the country. The forecast covers Saturday to Monday and includes possible thunderstorms in some southern states. NiMet expects sunny and hazy skies in the northern and central parts of Nigeria. In the southern region, the morning will have cloudy skies […]
Officers involved in IKEDC invasion and assault of staff will be sanctioned – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation into the actions of its personnel who stormed the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters in Lagos. On Thursday, March 6, Air Force officers entered the IKEDC office in response to the disconnection of electricity at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja. During the invasion, […]
Military men invade Ikeja Electricity head office and allegedly assault workers (video)
The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (Ikeja Electric) in Lagos was allegedly invaded by military officers on the morning of Thursday, March 6. The incident reportedly took place around 7:40 AM when armed men in military uniforms stormed the company’s office in Ikeja. Reports indicate that the military personnel also forcefully entered another Ikeja […]
Complaints of human rights violations in Nigeria rise by 25% in February
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported a 25% increase in human rights violation complaints in Nigeria for February 2025. The NHRC received 205,364 complaints, compared to 169,850 in January. The NHRC Human Rights Dashboard, which tracks monthly reports on rights violations, revealed troubling trends. NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu highlighted key issues, […]
Alleged attacks on truck drivers: ACF knocks S’East govs, backs boycott
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns over the continued attacks on truck drivers transporting goods from the North to the South-East. The group accused suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) of being responsible for these violent incidents. In a statement, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, […]