Overcrowded Prisons: Over 70% of inmates on the awaiting-trial list—PRAWA
….Calls for non-custodial measures With over 70% of unconvicted inmates in the Nigerian correctional facilities, the Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has called for the adoption of parole; a…
Slavery Remembrance Day: Obaseki urges sustained global efforts to curb human trafficking
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged stakeholders to step up global efforts to end the scourge of human trafficking and all other forms of modern slavery.…
SERAP, NGE to Court: Stop Buhari, others from shutting down 53 broadcast stations
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the arbitrary use…
William Ruto And Kenya Election -Reuben Abati
“We are here this evening to witness this momentous occasion as the people of Kenya restate what is in article one of the constitution of Kenya that all sovereign power…
Who are these obidients?- Femi Fani-Kayode
Let me make this clear from the outset. I am a member of the APC and a supporter of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. This contribution does not in any way derogate…
ASUU, Inflation, Monkey Pox and Other Problems -Reuben Abati
“Ko ko Ko. Pon Pon, Pon. . Helloo oh” “Who be dat?” “Na me oh?” “Who be na me? You don’t know your own name? I say who dey there?…
Edo Film Festival receives 1,551 movie entries from 94 countries, as maiden edition nears
…to reward winners with $6,000 The Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) has received 1,551 movie entries from 94 countries for the maiden edition of the festival. The festival, organised…
Buhari: Oronsaye report will lead to real changes in civil service
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the public service remains the engine room of government, and should attract the “best and brightest’’ that will fuel policies with fresh ideas,…
Buhari Directs Security Agencies to Eliminate Insurgents
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Maiduguri directed the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development and its agencies to come up with specific programmes to address urgent…
Rear Admiral Musa (Rtd) Named Coordinator,National Counter Terrorism Center
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rear Admiral Yaminu Ehinomen Musa (retired) as the pioneer Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). The NCTC is established in…