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June 21, 2024

U.S. lawmakers visit Kuje Prison, accuse Tinubu’s government of denying Gambaryan medical attention

“Yesterday, @RepHoulahan and I visited with US citizen Tigran Gambaryan in Kuje Prison in Nigeria,” Mr Hill said in a post on X.

A composite of Binance official, Tigran Gambaryan and U.S. lawmakers, French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan
June 21, 2024

Withheld Salaries: SSANU, NASU threaten to shut down universities, give two-week ultimatum

SSANU and NASU have threatened to shut down universities across Nigeria over withheld salaries.

SSANU and NASU
June 20, 2024

Group urges governors to implement policies to protect against child labour

She said that eradicating child labour required collaboration of everyone.

Child miner (Credit: UN)
June 20, 2024

Parole for Nigerian Criminals: Stakeholders appraise criminal justice law

Stakeholders in the judicial system appraised the legal framework of the parole system and the criminal justice law in Nigeria on Thursday.

PRISON INMATES
June 20, 2024

Tinubu should free Gambaryan; Americans’ tax money provides Nigeria aid annually: Yuki

Tigran’s and my own tax dollars get sent to Nigeria in aid every year. Nigeria is supposed to be an ally,” Ms Gambaryan said.

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
June 19, 2024

IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu seeks out-of-court settlement with Tinubu’s government

Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, indicated his interest in exploring an out-of-court settlement in his terrorism trial.

Nnamdi Kanu and Tinubu in Igbo Attire
June 19, 2024

Egypt illegally deported Sudanese refugees: Amnesty International

The rights group said it had documented 12 incidents in which Egyptian authorities returned an estimated 800 Sudanese.

Sudanese refugees and Egyptian president
June 19, 2024

Court rejects alleged drug dealer Abba Kyari’s bail application

The judge explained that bail applications were at the court’s discretion to determine and would not greenlight Mr Kyari’s request.

Abba Kyari and seized drugs by NDLEA
June 19, 2024

Court strikes out rights suit of Binance executive Anjarwalla who fled Nigeria

The court struck out Mr Anjarwalla’s fundamental rights violation lawsuit instituted against Nigerian authorities on

Nadeem Anjarwalla+Binance logo
June 18, 2024

Data protection law boosting investors’ confidence in Nigeria: FG

NDPC said on Tuesday it had enhanced investors’ trust, credibility, and confidence in the nation, enabling investment to thrive.

Data privacy illustrated