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Rights

January 5, 2024

Divorcee wants custody of seven-year-old daughter living with ex

The complainant told the court that her former husband, Abubakar Ishaq, took the child to his mother after he divorced her in 2020.

Divorce
January 5, 2024

NHRC urges robust interventions for GBV survivors in Bauchi

NHRC has advocated for robust interventions for survivors of gender-based violence to fast-track their reintegration into society.

Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
January 5, 2024

NAWOJ canvasses intensive sensitisation on child rights law in Bauchi

The child rights bill was signed into law by Governor Bala Mohammed in December 2023.

Children in Nigeria
January 4, 2024

150 torture cases handled in Enugu: Lawyers Without Borders

According to her, the project started in Enugu in 2014 and is ongoing in Lagos, Imo, Kaduna and Ogun.

Lawyers Without Borders
January 4, 2024

Summary execution recommended for convicted terrorists

Mr Jabi, in an interview on Wednesday, said the call was hinged on the persistent delay in the dispensing of terrorism-related cases in courts.

terrorists
January 4, 2024

ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza January 11

“Israel rejects with disgust the blood libel spread by South Africa.’’

Israel/South Africa
January 3, 2024

Kidnapping: Benue group begs government to rehabilitate Otukpo-Obi-Oju road

The group made a resolution to ostracise indigenes engaging in criminal acts.

Otukpo-Obi-Oju road
January 3, 2024

Bauchi residents urge FG to upscale youth empowerment programme

The respondents appealed to the government to develop strategies to promote youth empowerment and employment opportunities in 2024.

President Tinubu and BETTA EDU
January 3, 2024

Army wrong, Nigerians have rights to carry firearms for self-defence: Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana says Nigerians have the right to carry firearms.

FIREARMS, Femi Falana and Taoreed Lagbaja