Human rights: Police record remains troubling amid reforms

Nigeria, on Tuesday, joined other countries to celebrate this year’s International Human Rights Day. WALE AKINSELURE, in this piece, looks at the unending battle of police personnel to achieve professionalism and respect for rights despite its codification in the Nigeria Police Act 2020 On Monday, some police operatives were filmed assaulting a bus driver in
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Nigeria, on Tuesday, joined other countries to celebrate this year’s International Human Rights Day. WALE AKINSELURE, in this piece, looks at the unending battle of police personnel to achieve professionalism and respect for rights despite its codification in the Nigeria Police Act 2020 On Monday, some police operatives were filmed assaulting a bus driver in

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Man jailed 10 years for grabbing minor’s breasts in Lagos

A Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a man, Bamidele Folorunsho, to 10 years imprisonment for indecent treatment and sexual assault of a minor by rubbing her anus and caressing her breasts with his hands. Justice Rahman Oshodi who handed down the verdict convicted Folorunsho of
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A Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a man, Bamidele Folorunsho, to 10 years imprisonment for indecent treatment and sexual assault of a minor by rubbing her anus and caressing her breasts with his hands. Justice Rahman Oshodi who handed down the verdict convicted Folorunsho of

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Police nab four for supplying security agencies’ uniform to bandits

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested one Aminu Hassan, 25, of Dundubus, Daja Local Council of Katsina State for alleged terrorism financing. The post Police nab four…

NSCDC parades suspects over visa racketeering, fraud, others in Lagos

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), yesterday, paraded suspects who allegedly engaged in different crimes, like defilement of minors, vandalism, theft of street lights, visa…

FG partners UNODC to tame drugs abuse, others

The Federal Government has expressed readiness to partner with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to address the growing challenges posed by drug trafficking as well as…

Boat mishap: FG, NASS urged to phase out wooden boats, enforce transport code

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly (NASS) to make the nation’s inland waterways safer for the millions of Nigerians who…

Centre sensitises Lagos community on criminal justice law

The Rights Enforcement and Public Law Centre (REPLACE) has highlighted the importance of educating communities, especially vulnerable members on the provisions of the criminal justice law of Lagos State. The…

Worshippers commend SCOAN’s impact on lives, celebrate God’s goodness

Worshippers have commended The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) for its recent yearly conference thanksgiving service, describing it as an outstanding occasion that brings together believers from around the…

Isoko-North Council boss bans activities of scavengers

The chairman of Isoko-North Local Council of Delta State, Hon. Prince Godwin Ogorugba has banned the activities of scavengers popularly know as “Iron condemn” within the Local Council. The post Isoko-North Council…

Adesanya to face Imavov on UFC return

Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is reportedly set to make his eagerly anticipated return to the octagon against France’s Nassourdine Imavov, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Brazilian middleweight contender Caio Barralho revealed that the Nigerian-New Zealander opted to face Imavov instead of him following discussions between both parties. The bout, which will headline the UFC’s
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Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is reportedly set to make his eagerly anticipated return to the octagon against France’s Nassourdine Imavov, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Brazilian middleweight contender Caio Barralho revealed that the Nigerian-New Zealander opted to face Imavov instead of him following discussions between both parties. The bout, which will headline the UFC’s

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