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Rights

December 13, 2024

UN honours ‘Talkam App’ for reporting human rights abuses

The United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) has awarded the ‘Talkam Human Rights App’ for its accurate reporting of human rights abuses in Nigeria.

Talkam app
December 13, 2024

Ibadan court dissolves 20-year marriage over battery

The respondent also asked the court to dissolve the marriage and begged the court to award him the custody of the five children.

Divorce
December 13, 2024

Nigeria will collapse without judiciary; it’s best arm of government, says Ozekhome

“I still want to believe at this point that in spite of all the issues the judiciary may have, it still remains the best of the three arms of government,” said Mr Ozekhome.

Nigerian judges and lawyers
December 13, 2024

68 journalists killed in 2024: UNESCO

More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in over a decade, according to UNESCO’s new data.

Collage of killed journalists
December 12, 2024

NALDA, refugee commission sign MoU to provide lifeline for IDPs,

Mr Adebayo explained that the project was designed to enhance the agricultural value chain among refugees, migrants, and IDPs to provide sustainable income and food security.

IDPs
December 11, 2024

IHRC appoints new officials, unveils 2025 agenda

He sought the collective support of Nigerians to achieve the 2025 intervention and advocacy goals.

International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT)
December 11, 2024

Anambra govt cautions residents against gender-based violence

According to her, women and children are mostly affected in the case of GBV.

Ify Obinabo
December 11, 2024

Nigeria’s rape survivors demand special rehabilitation programme

No fewer than 300 rape survivors in Adamawa have demanded a special programme to heal their pains and provide access to justice.

A picture used to illustrate rape
December 11, 2024

CCD calls for implementation of rights of PWDs

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities has called for the implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities to enhance their welfare.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
December 11, 2024

Sokoto govt, partners seek end to GBV, human rights violations

“Let us protect the dignity, safety and well-being of every woman and girl in all their diversities,” she said.

Sokoto's Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hadiza Shagari