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Rights

April 8, 2025

Rwandan envoy seeks global action against hate speech, genocide ideologies

“We must ensure that ‘Never Again’ is not merely a slogan, but also a principle that guides our actions,” Christophe Bazivamo said.

Paul Kagame
April 7, 2025

Take It Back Movement defies police warning as protesters call for Cybercrime Act repeal

In Abuja and Port Harcourt, the police later fired tear gas to disperse protesters, forcing them to scamper for safety.

April 7, 2025

Northern youths reject planned Take It Back Movement nationwide protest

“We are deeply concerned about the escalating tensions across various regions and the current socio-political climate,” said NYCN.

Protesters in Katsina
April 4, 2025

Court bars Natasha Akpoti, Akpabio from granting media interviews

Ms Nyako ordered that no party or counsel in the suit should grant media interviews pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan (Credit: Facebook)
April 4, 2025

Stakeholders seek human rights, environmental justice in Niger Delta

The former president of the CCN, Benebo Fubara, called for collective action to address the challenges facing the Niger Delta region.

Polluted soil
March 31, 2025

Commonwealth women urge African leaders to prioritise female empowerment

The organisation made the call in a communique issued at the end of its summit held recently in Lagos.

Commonwealth women
March 28, 2025

NUJ petitions Governor Yusuf as police arrest two journalists over critical articles in Kano

NUJ disclosed that the police detained the journalists over a report critical to the state’s Commissioner of Information, Ibrahim Waiya.

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
March 28, 2025

Seat reservation bill will address under-representation of women: Deputy Speaker

Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, has called for support for the Seat Reservation in Parliament Bill.

Benjamin Kalu
March 28, 2025
Remi Tinubu and Delta State College of Nursing
March 28, 2025

LagRide drivers to boycott services, protest against Lagos govt

However, Mr Iwindoye warned LagRide management against impounding vehicles and arresting drivers, stating that such actions would escalate tensions.

LAGRIDE