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Rights

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)
June 16, 2025

PTAD pays N8.6 billion arrears of N32,000 pension increment

“The breakdown of the payment is as follows: The sum of N5.7 billion was paid to 59,342 eligible pensioners under Parastatals Pensions Department,” said PTAD.

Pensioners
June 13, 2025

AMDF hails Tinubu for honouring late journalist Kaltho

Until his enforced disappearance and eventual death, Mr Kaltho was known as a courageous journalist.

Bagauda Kaltho
June 13, 2025

JUSUN: Ondo judiciary workers begin strike over financial autonomy

According to the statement, the refusal of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s government to honour the agreements contained in the MoU has had adverse effects on the members.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa