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Rights

February 26, 2024

Man sets himself on fire in front of Israeli embassy in U.S.

A man set himself on fire outside Israel’s embassy in Washington, DC, on Sunday afternoon in an apparent act of protest.

Man on fire
February 25, 2024

NLC urged to shelve planned protests for national security, peace

The NLC had insisted on its planned protest against prevailing challenges in defiance of warnings by the State Security Services to shelve it.

NLC protest
February 24, 2024

NCRIC moves to harmonise child rights laws for enhanced protection

Nigeria is one of the 196 countries that has so far ratified the Child Rights Convention as of October 2015.

Children
February 24, 2024

NHRC urges collaboration with law enforcement agencies to reduce human rights abuses

He said that the commission was working to ensure that, irrespective of status, all Nigerians were treated with dignity.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
February 23, 2024

ICPC desperate to nail me, says alleged randy UNICAL professor 

The defendants’ no-case submission will be heard on February 27.

CYRIL NDIFON
February 23, 2024

Labour ministry awards civil servants for hard work, dedication

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has honoured 22 officers with the 2023 Ministerial Service Award for excellence and productivity.

: Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
February 22, 2024

Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting human rights in conflict zones: COAS

“We have also established the civil-military legal desk across all formations.”

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja [Photo Shettima]
February 22, 2024

SSANU asks FG to pay withheld four months’ salaries

Mr Suarau noted that the government recently paid university lecturers’ withheld salaries.

Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU)
February 22, 2024

Stakeholders canvass using apps to improve mining communities’ rights

Stakeholders in the mining sector have called for the use of web and mobile apps to foster sustainable development in mining host communities.

Mining site
February 20, 2024

CJN Ariwoola demands justice, equity from Tinubu, other West African leaders

The CJN called on President Bola Tinubu and other West African leaders to use justice and equity to build a prosperous region.

CJN ARIWOOLA; TINUBU