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Rights

August 20, 2024

WFP assisting 130,000 victims of conflicts in Adamawa: Official

The World Food Programme says it is currently providing food assistance to 130,000 victims of armed conflicts in Adamawa.

Flood victims in North-West Nigeria
August 19, 2024

Labour unions in Cross River varsity begin warning strike over poor funding, others

The statement said the strike was being embarked upon by workers under the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), SSANU and NAAT in the university.

UNICROSS
August 19, 2024

Lawyers back judge’s order restricting #EndHunger protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium

More reactions have continued to trail the order by Justice Slyvanius Oriji of the FCT High Court restricting Abuja protesters to the MKO Abiola National Stadium.

Protesters in Dutse
August 18, 2024

Over 1,000 Nigerians in detention for protesting against Tinubu’s harsh economic policies: Amnesty International 

“Today, 441 people were arraigned in Kano, in what is set out to be an unfair trial based on trumped up charges,” said Amnesty International.

#EndHunger protesters and sleeping Tinubu
August 16, 2024

Putin’s War: Russia jails citizen 15 years for donating $52 to Ukraine

Ms Karelina’s sentence mirrors several cases of Western citizens being convicted of minor misdemeanours.

Vladimir Putin and Razom for Ukraine
August 16, 2024

Argentina: Former President Fernández charged for beating up first lady

Ms Yañez said Mr Fernández often struck her across the cheek, pummelled her face, leaving her with a black eye and kicked her in the stomach.

Former President Alberto Fernández of Argentina and his partner, Fabiola Yañez
August 15, 2024

Media embark on news blackout in Senegal to protest repression

The media in Senegal observed a news blackout to protest repressive measures taken by the new government.

Senegalese' newsstand; Senegal's president
August 14, 2024

Aisha Yesufu, Ezekwesili risk imprisonment as lawmakers propose 10-year sentence for Nigerians not singing national anthem

Nigerians found guilty of destroying national symbols (including the flag) as a means to undermine the government will risk 10 years’ imprisonment or a N5 million fine.

Yesufu, Tinubu singing anthem, Ezekwesili
August 13, 2024

Governor Uba Sani lifts curfew imposed on Kaduna, Zaria

Governor Uba Sani has removed the current 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. curfew completely.

Governor Uba Sani