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Rights

June 25, 2024

Kenya boils as police open fire on anti-tax protesters, kill 10, 50 wounded

At least 10 persons were killed and close to 50 injured as Kenyan police opened live rounds on anti-Finance Bill protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Police attacking Kenyan protesters
June 25, 2024

PCC receives 1,500  rule of law violation complaints in Plateau

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) says it has received 1,500 complaints from 2021 to date in Plateau.

PLATEAU KILLINGS
June 25, 2024

Kenya’s Supreme Court, parliament on fire as irate protesters double down

A fire outbreak was also seen in City Hall, the office of the governor of Nairobi, and the Supreme Court premises.

Kenya's Supreme Court, parliament on fire
June 25, 2024

UN launches global principles to combat online hate, urges action

The principles also call for a free and independent media and strong protections for journalists, researchers, and civil society.

Hate speech
June 24, 2024

Commercial driver sentenced to life in prison for abducting, defiling 10-year-old girl

According to the evidence before the court, the convict had unlawful multiple intercourse with the survivor over three days in different
locations.

Gavel
June 24, 2024

NUJ warns politicians against attacking journalists, advises FG on rising cost of living

The union urged Governor Umaru Fintiri to sign the Media Enhancement Bill, which the Adamawa House of Assembly recently passed, into law.

NUJ President Chris Isiguzo and national secretary Achike Chude.
June 23, 2024

Oyo health workers to begin seven-day warning strike Monday

Mr Fabunmi said union members in all health institutions, including ministries, departments, and local government councils, would observe the warning strike.

Health workers strike
June 23, 2024

24 Nigerian girls subjected to sexual violence rescued in Senegal

The acting ambassador said most of the girls were from Edo and Delta, a few were from Imo and Abia, and two others were from Plateau.

Nigerian Embassy in Senegal
June 22, 2024

Copyright Infringement: Musician alleges injustice as AGF takes over MTN’s trial

NCC filed criminal charges against MTN, Karl Toriola, its CEO, Nkeakam Abhulimen, Fun Mobile Ltd. and Yahaya Maibe, alleging copyright infringement

Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd
June 21, 2024

Ogun doctors threaten strike over poor working conditions

According to Mr Ashimi, members will have no choice but to embark on strike unless the government addresses their concerns.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS AND NMA LOGO