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Rights

January 7, 2025

Protesters storm Gov Sanwo-Olu’s office over Ajah rulership tussle 

The protesters were led to the governor’s office in Ikeja by the general secretary of the Ajah Community, Kazeem Odunlami.

Sanwo-Olu with Oba of Lagos
January 6, 2025

Police delay Speed Darlington’s release hours after second court order

The police had previously ignored a December 2024 court order directing Speed Darlington’s release.

Speed Darlington
January 6, 2025

Seyi Tinubu Case: Court grants activist Olamide Thomas N10 million bail

Ms Thomas is facing a criminal charge for raining curses on President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, and inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokum.

Olamide Thomas and Seyi Tinubu composite
January 3, 2025

UNICEF urges governments to address root causes of mass migration

Ms De-Dominicis issued her plea for action after another small boat sank off the coast of the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on New Year’s Eve.

Nigerian returnees from Libya
January 2, 2025

Katsina governor urged to increase investment in vulnerable persons

The forum’s chairman, Abdulrahman Abdullahi, made the call on Wednesday at a news conference in Katsina.

Governor Dikko Radda
January 1, 2025

Driver who rammed truck into New Orleans crowd identified as Shamsuddin Jabbar; had ISIS flag during attack

He rammed his vehicle into a crowd, killing 10 and injuring about 30 people on Wednesday.

Scene of the incident
January 1, 2025

NLC president Ajaero urges FG to prioritise inclusiveness in 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the federal government to prioritise social dialogue in 2025.

NLC protest
January 1, 2025

Nigerians should protect dignity of elders in 2025: Remi Tinubu

Ms Tinubu made the call in her New Year message on Wednesday, urging Nigerians to show love, respect, and understanding toward one another.

Remi Tinubu
January 1, 2025

I will use 2025 to advance rule of law in Nigeria: NBA President

President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, says he will intensify advocacy for preserving the rule of law and human rights in 2025.

Nigerians protesting and lawyers
December 30, 2024

Judge delays bail ruling for #EndSARS activist Olamide Thomas accused of threatening Tinubu’s son

Attacks on Nigerian citizens arising from their social media comments have intensified under President Bola Tinubu

Olamide Thomas and Seyi Tinubu composite