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Rights

April 16, 2024

UK parliament to vote on banning 15-year-olds or younger from buying cigarettes

British lawmakers on Tuesday vote on moves by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes.

students smoking weed
April 16, 2024

Japanese parliament passes bill to introduce joint custody after divorce

If enacted, the new legislation will take effect by 2026 and be applied retroactively to those who have already divorced.

COUPLE WITH KID
April 16, 2024

Malami’s wife sues stepson, stepdaughter over inheritance

Mr Malami was a knight of the British Empire, a respected and prominent industrialist who served Nigeria in different capacities.

A Property used to illustrate the story
April 16, 2024

Minister advocates action for women empowerment, gender inclusion

She said, “This collaboration aims to ensure that all women, especially those in rural areas, have access to empowerment opportunities.”

Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye (credit: premium times)
April 14, 2024

Nigerian government forced rescued Chibok girls to marry insurgents to appease Boko Haram: Amnesty International

“It is shocking that in the 10 years since the Chibok school abduction, the Nigerian authorities have not learned any lessons…,” said Amnesty International Nigeria director.

Chibok girls
April 12, 2024

Gov. Adeleke sets up committee to tackle sexual violence against women

The statement said the court would be dedicated to addressing issues of sexual and gender-based violence.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
April 12, 2024

Alleged Abuse of Power: Lagos court admits Emefiele to N50 million bail

On Friday, the Ikeja Special Offences Court admitted former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele to bail of N50 million.

Godwin Emefiele at Ikeja Special Offences Court
April 11, 2024

Nigerian government to hold justice summit April 24

President Bola Tinubu’s government will convene a national policy summit on justice on April 24 to address critical challenges in the judicial sector.

Lady Justice (Credit: https://lawandsocietymagazine.com)
April 11, 2024

Ten years after Chibok girls’ mass abduction, Nigerian schoolchildren still at risk: Human Rights Watch

During February and March 2024 alone, bandits kidnapped over 200 children from their schools in Kaduna and Sokoto.

CHIBIOK GIRLS; BOKO HARAM
April 9, 2024

Ondo: Court strikes out attorney general’s appearance, processes against protesting farmers

The judge, however, adjourned the case to May 28, 2024 for further hearing.

Nigerian farmers