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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)
November 20, 2024

Police exit from contributory pension huge risk: PenOp

Oguche Agudah, PenOp CEO, voiced the concern on Tuesday in Abuja during a public hearing on a bill for an act to establish a police pension board.

Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp)
November 20, 2024

PRAWA pledges to sustain advocacy on criminal justice reforms

PRAWA has also helped those who have survived prison by successfully integrating them into the community.

Prisoners
November 19, 2024

U.S. lawmaker kicks against allowing new transgender member to use women’s bathroom in Congress

Ms Mace noted that the bill is a direct response to the election of Sarah McBride, who is set to be the first openly transgender person in Congress.

Nancy Mace and Sarah McBride
November 19, 2024

Minimum Wage: Labour postpones planned strike in Cross River

He said the decision for the warning strike was arrived at following the meeting of various organs of organised labour in the state on Tuesday.

NLC TUC
November 19, 2024

Germany reports rise in crimes against women in 2023

Michael Kretschmer, vice-president of the BKA, said, “The facts and figures show that hate and violence against women are a growing social problem.”

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
November 19, 2024

Lawmaker seeks comprehensive implementation of Child’s Right Act

He called on the government, organisations, and individuals to implement and fund education collaboratively.

Little children
November 18, 2024

Labour unions to begin strike Wednesday over minimum wage in Cross River

Labour unions are threatening a showdown in Cross River over a new minimum wage disagreement with the government.