NHRC Records 268,787 Human Rights Complaints in May 2026, North Central Zone Tops List

NHRC Records 268,787 Human Rights Complaints in May 2026, North Central Zone Tops List

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has recorded 268,787 human rights complaints across Nigeria in May 2026, marking an increase from the previous month, according to its Human Rights Situation Dashboard. Mr. Hillary Ogbonna, who presented the dashboard, said the North Central zone reported the highest number of complaints nationwide. The Federal Capital Territory, Benue and Borno States topped the list of states with the […]

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INEC Launches Mega Voter Registration Drive in Lagos Central

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched its Mega Voter Registration Exercise in Lagos Central, aiming to increase voter access and participation in the electoral process. The ceremony took place at Ajele Sports Complex (Campos), Lagos Island, led by Resident Electoral Commissioner Professor Ayobami Salami. The Mega Centre is designed to address high registration volumes in urban areas, reduce congestion, and provide efficient services […]

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Troops arrest three suspects, recover rifle in central Nigeria operation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested three suspected militants and recovered weapons and other items during a pre–wet season offensive in the Agasha area of central Nigeria, the military said. In a statement signed by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, the troops—drawn from the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Intervention Battalion XI—acted […]

March 27, 2026 23

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COAS Inaugurates Asokoro Shopping Centre, Says Welfare Central to Army Reforms

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has inaugurated an ultra-modern Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL) Shopping Complex in the Asokoro area of Abuja, describing it as a strategic investment in the welfare and socio-economic wellbeing of Nigerian Army personnel and their families. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, the Army Chief said the project reflects the institution’s longstanding commitment to the holistic welfare […]

January 29, 2026 43

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AIR POWER ‘CENTRAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY’, SAYS DEFENCE MINISTER AT NAF DECORATION CEREMONY

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), says air power remains “central to the operational successes recorded across multiple theatres,” stressing that the nation’s air capabilities continue to shape outcomes in the fight against insecurity. Speaking in Abuja today at the decoration of newly promoted Air Commodores and Air Vice Marshals, he said the elevations reflect not just personal milestones but the country’s confidence in the officers’ […]

December 11, 2025 26

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Ortom hails Tinubu on North Central Development Commission approval

The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North Central Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had announced the signing of the NCDC bill into law during a session in the Senate chamber on Tuesday Ortom described the development as a historic and pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address the myriad of challenges faced by […]

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BREAKING: Appeal Court declares Natasha winner Kogi central senatorial election

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Tuesday, declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party as the duly elected candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held in February 2023. The court further dismissed the appeal filed by Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress for lacking in merit.

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INEC Launches Mega Voter Registration Drive in Lagos Central

Troops arrest three suspects, recover rifle in central Nigeria operation

COAS Inaugurates Asokoro Shopping Centre, Says Welfare Central to Army Reforms

AIR POWER ‘CENTRAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY’, SAYS DEFENCE MINISTER AT NAF DECORATION CEREMONY

Ortom hails Tinubu on North Central Development Commission approval

BREAKING: Appeal Court declares Natasha winner Kogi central senatorial election

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