Abuja: The Federal Government has given the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) a four-week deadline to address cases of abuse, illegal detention of minors, and other lapses in juvenile custodial centres across the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, issued the directive during the third public hearing of the Independent Investigative Panel […]
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Bekwarra Residents Struggle for Potable Water Amidst Broken Promises
Abuja: Bekwarra, a local government area in Cross River State, is grappling with a persistent lack of access to clean and potable water, despite being surrounded by lush rainforests and rivers. Residents of this agriculturally rich region face a daily struggle to secure water, relying on shallow wells, murky streams, and rainwater collection for survival. […]
Airline Operators Impose Indefinite ‘No Fly’ Ban on Unruly Ibom Air Passenger
Lagos: The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has announced an indefinite ‘No Fly’ ban on Comfort Emmanson, following allegations of unruly behavior on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. This decision was made after an incident on flight Q9 303, where Emmanson reportedly became disruptive and assaulted a crew member. According to News […]
Special Report: Sports Triumphs Rekindle Call for Grassroots Development
Lagos: Nigeria’s recent successes on the global sporting stage have reignited conversations about the nation’s potential to use sports as a unifying and developmental tool. From the football pitch to the basketball court, the country has delivered performances that have not only earned trophies but also strengthened national pride. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Girls Have Equal Rights to Inheritance as Boys, Says Lawyer
Abakaliki: A lawyer and gender rights activist, Mrs. Eunice Onuabuchi, has emphasized that Nigerian law grants equal inheritance rights to both male and female children. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Onuabuchi, in an interview, called for urgent action to enforce existing laws that combat cultural practices denying girls their rightful inheritance. In the South […]