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June 18, 2024

Politicians raise alarm over EU law to curb child sexual abuse online

The 36 lawmakers cited data security concerns in their distress calls.

EU leaders
June 17, 2024

Guber candidate files N500 million suit against police for declaring him wanted

A businessman, Musa Saliu, has filed a N500 million lawsuit against the inspector general of police and others over allegations of violating his rights.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali
June 16, 2024

Human Rights Watch urges Nigeria, others to accelerate ‘free education for all’

Africa is the region with the world’s highest out-of-school population, according to the Human Rights Watch statement.

Female pupils in classroom
June 16, 2024

Navy chief urges junior officers to respect rule of law

Mr Ogalla gave the charge to members of Junior Course 97 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College at a graduation ceremony.

Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla at the graduation ceremony to members of Junior Course 97
June 14, 2024

Ebonyi youths set kinsman’s house, valuables ablaze over prophecy by Christian cleric

Trouble erupted in the community on Thursday when the youths allegedly set ablaze the house of their kinsman, John Ekpono.

Fire (Credit: PM NEWS)
June 14, 2024

Court orders Governor Yusuf’s administration to pay emir Bayero N10 million for rights violation

The judge described Governor Yusuf’s order directing the police to arrest Mr Ado-Bayero without lawful justification as threatening his fundamental rights.

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Aminu Bayero, Abba Yusuf and Abdullahi Ganduje
June 14, 2024

Governor Lawal tells judges to be prudent in justice administration

Governor Dauda Lawal has called on judges to be prudent in administering justice in all cases.

judges
June 13, 2024

Erisco tomato paste critic’s trial stalled

The trial was subsequently fixed for June 19 on the counsel agreement.

chairman of Erisco Foods Limited
June 11, 2024

Nigerian women, others who value gender equality may qualify as refugees, EU court rules

As the Court of Justice is the EU’s highest court, the judgment is final and cannot be appealed.

Woman seeking asylum (Credit: Al Jazeera)
June 11, 2024

Federal high court judges to begin annual vacation in July

Federal high court judges will, on July 23, begin their annual vacation.

JUDGES IN RIVERS