Sokoto Governor Issues Strong Warning to Hisbah Board
The governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu has warned the leadership and officers of the Hisbah Board to desist from using their position to persecute residents of the state. At the inauguration of the Hisbah board on Thursday, Aliyu said respect for citizens fundamental human rights is paramount in executing their duties…
(ICYMI) Import license: We’re no longer NNPC, Dangote sued non-existing entity, NNPCL tells Court
Tribune Online (ICYMI) Import license: We’re no longer NNPC, Dangote sued non-existing entity, NNPCL tells Court The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has filed a preliminary objection against the lawsuit initiated by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, which seeks exclusive rights to supply petroleum products in Nigeria…
Nigerian Man Regains Freedom 10 years After Getting Arrested While Charging His Laptop At A Friend’s Place
The story has sparked widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians lamenting systemic flaws in the justice system and the profound human cost of such failures…
Uganda: Six Herbalists Arrested With Human Bones
Nile Post] Six traditional herbalists have been arrested in Buwenge Town Council, Jinja District, after police discovered sacks containing human bones and skeletons in their shrines…
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, former Israeli Defence minister and a Hamas official
Netanyahu, and ex-minister Yoav Gallant are wanted for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts. Mohamed Deif, a Hamas military chief, is also wanted for questioning…What Can Birdsong Teach Us About Human Language?
We often consider spoken language to be a feature that distinguishes humans from other forms of animal life. Brain research, however, suggests that other creatures — including certain birds — share some of our neural circuitry related to language. In this episode, co-host Janna Levin explores the origins and underlying mechanisms of human speech and…
Human errors, drug use cited as key causes of boat mishaps on Nigerian waterways
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has identified human errors, drug usage, and disobedience to regulations as primary causes of boat mishaps on Nigerian waterways over the past three years. The post Human errors, drug use cited as key causes of boat mishaps on…
Tinubu’s $2.2 billion borrowing request will advance Nigeria’s economic program – Economic CSOs
The Economic Rights Advocates and the Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency (CESJET) have maintained that the $2.2 billion loan request by President Bola Tinubu is essential for advancing Nigeria’s economic program. The post Tinubu’s $2.2 billion borrowing request will advance Nigeria’s economic program – Economic CSOs appeared first on Nairametrics…
10 Historical Events That Never Happened
Fact or fiction? Who knows? Now you do. History isn’t an exact science, and humans are only, well, human. We make mistakes and tend to exaggerate or even lie, and sometimes, these white lies or tweaks to the truth can have huge consequences, like leading to millions of people worshiping someone for something that never…