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Rights

November 25, 2024

Nasarawa govt vows to prosecute perpetrators of gender-based violence

The commissioner said the action became imperative given the increasing cases of GBV in the state despite the efforts by the government and other stakeholders.

Abdullahi Sule
November 25, 2024

85,000 women, girls killed intentionally by partners, relatives in 2023: UN

In a statement on Monday, UN Women said 1140 women and girls died daily in the hands of their partners or close relatives.

Women and girls
November 25, 2024

NSCDC recorded 113 gender-based violence cases in Adamawa: Official

According to him, some cases were resolved by the command, especially cases of family abandonment.

NSCDC logo
November 25, 2024

Organisations call for urgent action to address sexual harassment

She called on the federal government to prioritise the passage of the Sexual Harassment Bill.

November 24, 2024

Minimum Wage: Gov Otu begs labour to shelve planned strike

Mr Oti said his administration remained committed to implementing the new wage of N70,000 recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.

Governor Bassey Otu
November 23, 2024

16 Days of Activism: Reps to lead historic march against gender-based violence

A spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, said this in a statement on Saturday.

Campaign against Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria (DW.com)
November 23, 2024

Yobe: Gov Buni approves N70,000 minimum wage

Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N70,000 new minimum wage for Yobe civil servants.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
November 22, 2024

FG loses as Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act

The Supreme Court has declared null and void the National Lottery Act of 2005 and has struck down the National Assembly’s power to legislate on lotteries.

Lagos parliament; National Assembly
November 21, 2024

Electronic recording of confessional statements is mandatory obligation, says ex-judge

“It is regarded as the best evidence in a criminal trial, which can ease the stress of trials within trial,” said Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye.

judges
November 21, 2024

Kaduna assembly to review caregivers laws, address abuse

The Kaduna State House of Assembly says it is set to review laws on caregivers to address the issues of abuse and human rights violations.

Kaduna House of Assembly (Credit: KDSG Website)