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Stanley Ihedigbo Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what it describes as the alleged illegal detention, harassment, and attempted prosecution of Mr. Nebo Kingsley by officers of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). According to the petition, Mr. Kingsley, an indigene of…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has accused security operatives, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army, of allegedly extorting motorists and commuters at numerous checkpoints across Nigeria’s South East, claiming that illegal roadside collections may exceed ₦1.3 trillion annually. The civil society organisation…

Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has participated in the External Stakeholders’ Validation Meeting of the Democracy in Nigeria (DIN) Study for the South-East zone, held in Enugu State. The meeting brought together professional bodies, scholars, civil society organisations, governance experts and development practitioners to review and validate…

Anambra State Police Command has urged residents planning a protest over persistent electricity failure and alleged overestimation of electricity bills to pursue dialogue with relevant authorities rather than take to the streets. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the protest, tagged “Enough…

Chinedum Ukaegbu YALI Network Lagos has officially kicked off its first major project of the year, “Adopt a School,” a state-wide initiative designed to promote sustainable educational development and positively impact communities across Lagos State. The project will be implemented across the five IBILE divisions of the state, Ikorodu, Badagry,…

Stanley Ihedigbo A coalition of 15 civil society organisations has formally petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) to investigate Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, over allegations that activist Mr. Hassan Taiwo Soweto was abducted, tortured, and unlawfully detained during a protest in January. The petition, was signed…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has called for stronger commitment and practical steps toward protecting the rights of women and girls in Nigeria, as the world marks the 2026 International Women’s Day. In a statement issued on Saturday in Enugu, the Executive Director of…

Security agencies in Anambra State have intensified advocacy efforts against cultism and drug abuse, urging young people to shun social vices and embrace responsible lifestyles for the safety and development of society. The initiative was spearheaded by the Anambra State Police Command in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil…

Anene Anike, Kebbi Kebbi State Police Command has announced that the physical and credentials screening exercise for applicants in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force will commence on March 9, 2026, and run until April 18, 2026. According to a statement issued by the…

A renowned humanitarian and proud daughter of Mbaise in Imo State, High Chief (Dr.) Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton has empowered more than 300 widows and vulnerable women across the Owerri Zone, in a remarkable act of compassion and service to humanity. The empowerment programme, held at the palace of the Eze…