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Rights

December 4, 2024

Afe Babalola’s Petition: NBA slams police over illegal arrest of lawyer Farotimi

“We, therefore, demand the immediate release of Dele Farotimi, as his arrest lacks any basis under the laws of Lagos state,” stated NBA.

Afe Babalola, Dele Farotimi
December 3, 2024

Tinubu urges stakeholders to promote disability inclusion

Mr Tinubu emphasised the importance of advancing the cause of PWDs in Nigeria, citing the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

President Bola Tinubu
December 3, 2024

Governor Lawal promises to support judiciary

Governor Dauda Lawal on Monday restated his administration’s commitment to supporting the judicial arm of government.

Dauda Lawal-Dare
December 2, 2024

Minimum Wage: Judiciary workers begin strike in 12 states, Abuja

Discussions on the implementation of the minimum wage have continued in many states since President Bola Tinubu signed it into law.

Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria
December 2, 2024

Minimum Wage: Gov Uba, NLC spar over Kaduna workers’ rights

Governor Uba Sani has begun the implementation of the National Minimum Wage Act in Kaduna and expressed his displeasure towards NLC.

Uba and NLC official
November 30, 2024

NLC: FCT council workers to begin strike December 1

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council, has directed all workers in the six area councils to begin an indefinite strike from December 1

KANO NLC PROTESTERS
November 29, 2024

Amnesty International, activists condemn Nigerian Army’s arrest of journalist Fisayo Soyombo

He called the arrest “an attack on press freedom and an attempt to silence efforts to expose corruption.”

Fisayo Soyombo
November 29, 2024

UNFPA reiterates commitment to ending violence against women, girls

The UNFPA chief also highlighted the importance of engaging men and boys in interrupting patterns of violence and changing harmful attitudes.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
November 29, 2024

Closing gender gaps can add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP: FG

Women’s affairs minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim says closing gender gaps can potentially add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP annually by 2025.

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (credit: Punch)
November 28, 2024

Magistrates in Cross River begin three-day warning strike

Magistrates in Cross River on Wednesday embarked on a three-day warning strike over alleged poor welfare and other conditions of service.

judges