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Rights

June 20, 2025

Pension fund assets rose to N23.33 trillion in Q1 2025: PenCom

The National Pension Commission reports that the total assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme increased to N23.33 trillion as of March 31.

PenCom
June 19, 2025

Plateau governor’s wife calls for end to sexual violence in conflicts

The governor’s wife said conflict-related sexual violence was not just rape but a weapon of war.

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
June 19, 2025

Alleged Defamation: Court admits Akpoti-Uduaghan to N50 million bail

Justice Oji subsequently adjourned until September 23 for the commencement of trial.

Natasha in court with her husband
June 19, 2025

FG closes case in terrorism trial against IPOB kingpin Nnamdi Kanu

Lead defence counsel Kanu Agabi informed the court that they would be opting for a no-case submission, which would be filed in due course.

Nnamdi_Kanu, IPOB Leader (Credit: Wikipedia)
June 18, 2025

U.S. court blocks Trump from deporting Nigerian chemistry scholar Matthew Ariwoola in immigration crackdown

Mr Ariwoola said the legal victory, albeit temporary, offered hope to other international students facing wrongful deportation.

Matthew Ariwoola; ICE agents
June 17, 2025

Ogoni Nine: Tinubu pardoning Saro-Wiwa, eight others travesty of justice, says Amnesty International

The Amnesty chief pointed out that “full justice for the Ogoni Nine is only a first step – much more needs to be done to get justice for communities in the Niger Delta”.

Saro Wiwa and Sani Abacha
June 17, 2025

UN condemns Benue massacre with scores of Nigerians killed

According to reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept, and several were displaced following brutal attacks on the village of Yelewata.

Governor Alia, Tinubu
June 17, 2025

UNICEF seeks more effective budget implementation for child rights protection

“We must remind them of that duty. If children and youths are not prioritised today, then the Lagos of tomorrow is at risk,” she said.

Celine Lafoucriere
June 17, 2025

UN launches $29 billion ‘survival appeal’ for 180 million people including Nigerians

Mr Fletcher said the appeal covers 180 million vulnerable people across 70 countries.

Hungry children in Gaza
June 16, 2025

Court rejects FG’s application for bench warrant against Akpoti-Uduaghan

The case is not unconnected to Ms Akpoti-Uduaghan’s alleged defamatory comments made during a live appearance on Channels TV on April 3, 2025.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan (Credit: Facebook)