A Kano State High Court on Tuesday sentenced a Kano-born atheist, Mubarak Bala, to 24 years imprisonment for blasphemy.

The Senate on Tuesday passed the National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2022.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says that journalists and the Armed Forces of Nigeria are partners in progress in ensuring enduring peace and tranquility in the country.

Sokoto State Government has begun the distribution of assorted food items and clothing materials worth over N397 million to 17,000 less privileged through its special Ramadan Welfare scheme.

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Edo government from conducting the local government (LG) council election scheduled for April 19.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt -Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to deal with all forms of insecurity confronting the country.

A Police Toxicologist, Dr Benedict Agbo, Benedict Agbo, on Tuesday said he received no request to test the blackish substance found on the late 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.

The Senate has extended the implementation of 2021 budget from March 31 to May 31.