NHRC demands probe into killing of teenager by soldier

NHRC demands probe into killing of teenager by soldier

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the killing of 16-year-old Isma’il Muhammed by a soldier during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Zaria, Kaduna State, on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Nigerian Army admitted that the boy was killed by one of its soldiers. In a statement posted via its X handle on Friday, the NHRC … Read more

Northern Elders Forum chairman backs return to parliamentary system

Northern Elders Forum chairman backs return to parliamentary system

The Chairman of Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Ango Abdullahi, has endorsed the proposed amendment of Nigerian constitution to revert to the parliamentary system of government. Mr Abdullahi gave the endorsement on Friday while hosting members of the House of Representatives Parliamentary System Caucus. PREMIUM TIMES had reported the introduction of the constitutional alteration bill seeking … Read more

Nigerian authorities intercept hard drugs from US, arrest suspect

Nigerian authorities intercept hard drugs from US, arrest suspect

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos on New Year’s Day intercepted a consignment of ‘Colorado’, a very strong strain of cannabis, concealed in boxing kits imported from the United States of America. A weeklong intelligence-led operation to get the receiver arrested was consummated … Read more