57 h. ago Activists Petition NYSC Over Alleged Victimisation Of Corps Member

Human rights activists, Omoyele Sowore and Inibehe Effiong have petitioned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over what they described as “unlawful extension” of the service year of Ms. Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member with state code number LA/24B/8325. The activists who submitted a formal petition to the NYSC Director-General in Abuja on Tuesday, […]

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3 d. ago NPFL Suspends Plateau Utd Goalkeeper Over Alleged Betting Activity

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has suspended Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over his alleged involvement in betting activities. The allegation was made against Adeyinka by his club, Plateau United. “We write to inform you of the immediate suspension of your registration as a player in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). This is due […]

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4 d. ago Sowore Vows Legal Action Against Police For Alleged Brutality In Custody

  Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore plans to sue the Nigeria Police for alleged “inhumane treatment” during his recent detention. In a statement issued on Saturday, Sowore’s lawyer, Tope Temokun, alleged that police officers fractured his client’s arm during a violent attempt to forcibly transfer him from one cell to another at about […] The post Sowore Vows Legal Action Against Police For Alleged Brutality In Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations that renowned activist Omoyele Sowore was tortured in custody, insisting that his recent arrest was based on “credible, corroborated allegations” of criminal offences, including forgery and cyberstalking. In a statement issued on Friday, August 8, 2025, and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police […] The post Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police

Tribune Online ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police The police said they were investigating the activist based on two petitions bordering on alleged forgery of police documents and cyberbullying.... ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Sowore’s arrest may lead to civil unrest and anarchy —– Ohanaeze

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The youth wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, known as the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), has condemned the recent arrest and detention of Mr. Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist by the police authorities allegedly in compliance with the directive from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.  National President of OYC, […] The post Sowore’s arrest may lead to civil unrest and anarchy —– Ohanaeze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection

Tribune Online Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection The transport unions banned from the tax collections are the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Edo govt bans private consultant, transport unions from revenue collection Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Edo Gov Suspends NURTW, RTEAN Activities Over Alleged Extortion

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday suspended activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT and Drivers on Wheel from collecting any dues, levies, taxes or charges from motorists, drivers, traders, or any member of the public in the State. The governor also […]

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9 d. ago Edo Bans Activities Of NURTW, RTEAN Over Illegal Revenue Collection

It advised all motorists, drivers, and road users not to pay any cash or comply with any form of illegal levy imposed by the banned unions. The post Edo Bans Activities Of NURTW, RTEAN Over Illegal Revenue Collection appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Soldiers kill 5 terrorists, arrest 21 others, rescue 11 victims

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised five terrorists and arrested 21 others for alleged  terrorism, kidnapping, illegal bunkering, arms dealing, and cult-related activities. The troops also rescued 11 kidnap victims and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition among other items. The army said In a series operation conducted between […] The post Soldiers kill 5 terrorists, arrest 21 others, rescue 11 victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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