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Rights

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
March 27, 2025

Tariff Hike: Court delivers judgment in MultiChoice suit against FCCPC May 8

MultiChoice is seeking to stop the FCCPC from sanctioning it over its recent increase in the DStv and GOtv subscriptions.

GoTV, DStv, MultiChoice
March 26, 2025

DPOs warned against demanding money before documenting complaints

The commissioner outlined key measures aimed at enhancing proactive and results-driven policing in Enugu.

Policewomen
March 26, 2025

2024 deadliest for migrants in Asia, says IOM

In 2024, at least 1,517 Afghan migrants lost their lives while in transit – up 39 per cent from 2023.

Migrants