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Rights

May 20, 2024

Court declines terrorist negotiator Mamu’s request to be transferred from SSS custody to prison

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, dismissed the application on the ground of insecurity of the custodial facility.

Tukur Mamu and SSS operatives
May 20, 2024

Kogi: Gov Ododo vows he’ll capture, prosecute perpetrators of Ogbe killing

“President Bola Tinubu, through the Armed Forces and security agencies, is giving Kogi state all the necessary support,” said the Kogi governor.

Information commissioner Kingsley Fanwo at Ogbe
May 17, 2024

Teacher in court for defiling seven-year-old pupil

The prosecutor said the complainant’s daughter, a student at Anur Modern Academy Yola, returned from school and complained of severe pain in her private part.

Court
May 17, 2024

Court rejects Binance executive Gambaryan’s bail plea

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday dismissed a bail application filed by Tigran Gambaryan, the detained Binance executive.

Binance and Ribadu
May 17, 2024

Nigerian workers should resist looting of pension funds; Tinubu’s govt lacks accountability: PRP

We will not be silenced by empty promises and half-baked excuses. We demand accountability, transparency, and responsible leadership.

Wale Edun and President Bola Tinubu
May 16, 2024

Court upholds CBN’s right to collect social media account usernames of Nigerians

The judge said it was public knowledge that some entities require social media handles of candidates filing applications.

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN
May 16, 2024

Kagame’s Rwanda deports Human Rights Watch official

The denial of entry reflects the authorities’ intensifying assault on human rights, months ahead of the country’s 2024 general elections, Human Rights Watch said.

Kagame, HRW's Clémentine de Montjoye
May 16, 2024

African women facing widespread discrimination in family laws: Equality Now

The impacts of discriminatory family laws can be profound, putting women and girls at greater risk of sexual and gender-based violence

African women
May 16, 2024

Kenya’s Business Daily increases price of newspaper

Kenya’s Business Daily has announced a price hike for its publications.

Kenya's Business Daily
May 16, 2024

Bill to increase Appeal Court judges from 90 to 150 passes second reading

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to increase the number of appellate court judges from 90 to 150. 

Reps and judges