Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Rights

September 25, 2024

Website Blockade: Court fixes November 7 for judgement in Peoples Gazette’s case against Nigerian govt

The NCC said a story on the website threatened national security and triggered the restriction but failed to specify the story.  

Peoples Gazette, MTN, Airtel, 9 Mobile and Muhammadu Buhari
September 25, 2024

UNGA: South Africa condemns Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians in Gaza

“We will not remain silent and watch as apartheid is perpetrated against others in Gaza as Israel continues its collective punishment of the Palestinians,” he stated.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
September 24, 2024

Nigerians have right to seek FOI Act amendment: Reps Speaker

“The laws cannot be implemented in isolation. All hands must be on deck to ensure the effectiveness of FOI Acts,” Mr Abbas said.

Speaker of the House of Reps, Tajudeen Abbas
September 24, 2024

IPOB: Justice Binta Nyako recuses self from Nnamdi Kanu’s trial

“I hereby recuse myself from this case and remit the file to the chief judge for further necessary action,” Ms Nyako stated.

Nnamdi Kanu in court
September 23, 2024

FG threatens to sanction banks violating accessibility laws

Ayuba Gufwan, the executive secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in an interview on Monday in Abuja.

Wheelchair sign at car park
September 21, 2024

Edo Election: TAF Africa raises concern over non-provision of assistive devices for PwDs

Mr Epelle assured that TAF Africa would continue to observe the Edo election as it progresses and provide updates on the experiences of voters with disabilities.

PWDs at a polling unit
September 20, 2024

MDCAN threatens shutdown over exclusion from Nnamdi Azikiwe University VC race

MDCAN said the “injurious” requirement was a deliberate attempt to exclude lecturers from the faculties of medicine, basic clinical sciences and basic medical sciences.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)
September 20, 2024

Ibadan man recaptured after escaping from police custody for attempted murder

The defendant “unlawfully escaped from lawful custody of the police” after he was charged with attempted murder.

Oyo Police Commissioner Ngozi Onadeko
September 19, 2024

Court sentences father to seven years in prison for assaulting daughter

The judge further stated that the convict’s action must have caused immeasurable harm to the child.

Prison bar
September 19, 2024

U.S., Nigeria declare commitment to press freedom

While emphasising his commitment to press freedom, Mr Mills added, “That is why I am here with my team, and it was a good discussion with the minister.”