Edo: The new Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, has vowed to take a hard stance against drug barons and cannabis cultivators operating in the state. Ofoyeju, who was redeployed from the Tincan Island Port Command, replaced Mr. Allumona Callys. Speaking with newsmen shortly after assuming office, […]
Day: May 20, 2025
Judicial Independence: CJN Tasks Judges of Lower Courts on Ethical Conduct
Abuja: The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged judges of lower courts to guard their integrity jealously to avoid compromising the standards of ethics and professionalism of the judiciary. The CJN made the call in Abuja as she inducted newly appointed magistrates, judges of sharia, area, and customary courts. The induction […]
Livestock Hackathon Winners to Receive N10 Million Prize
Abuja: The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced that the top three winners of the Hack4Livestock Hackathon programme will be awarded N10 million. The announcement was made during the four-day event held in Abuja, aimed at encouraging young talents to create innovative solutions for the livestock ecosystem across the […]
Zero Deaths Reported in Multiple Vehicle Crash on Karu Bridge
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed zero deaths while three persons sustained injuries in a multiple Road Traffic Crash (RTC) at Karu Bridge in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), confirmed the incident, which involved six vehicles, in an […]
HBBA Condemns Bill Criminalising Non-Voting in Nigeria
Abuja: Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has condemned a proposed bill that seeks to criminalise non-participation in national and state elections. The Nigeria-based human rights organisation described the move in a bill before the National Assembly as unconstitutional and counterproductive. The organisation’s Senior Communication Officer, Obinna Ejiogu, on Tuesday in Abuja expressed deep concern over […]