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Rights

February 15, 2024

FG halts treasonable felony trial against Sowore, Bakare

Mr Babayomi said the end of the sham trial was overdue.

Omoyele Sowore
February 14, 2024

Italian court rules UN staff cannot be tried over Congo deaths

A Democratic Republic of Congo military court last year sentenced six men to life in prison for the killings.

ITALIAN COURT (Credit: Reuters
February 14, 2024

Sexual Harassment: ICPC closes case against UNICAL professor, lawyer

The judge adjourned the matter until February 27 to hear the defendants’ no-case submission.

CYRIL NDIFON
February 14, 2024

NLC asks FG for yearly review of national minimum wage

NLC has called on the federal government to consider an annual review of the national minimum wage because of the inflationary trend and the value of the naira.

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)
February 13, 2024

Senate to consider bill on rights of Nigerians to carry firearms for self-defence

“The persistent threats and violence have left many feeling vulnerable and defenceless,“ the senator said.

Armed civilians in Nigeria
February 12, 2024

Nurses protest guidelines for verification of new certificate

The nurses asked the council to address welfare, salary scale, shortage of staff, and other rights.

NURSES
February 12, 2024

Court remands man for sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl

Mr Bassey, a visual artist who resides at 12 Ajasa Street, Onikan, Lagos, is charged with sexual assault.

IKEJA MAGISTRATE
February 12, 2024

13-year-old boy arrested for defiling six-year-old girl

The Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded a 13-year-old boy in a borstal for defiling his neighbour’s daughter.

Borstal
February 9, 2024

Minister commends foreign partners for supporting Nigeria’s power sector 

He said that the main problem of the sector was liquidity and funding. 

Adebayo Adelabu
February 9, 2024

Tinubu’s move to regulate social media “dangerous, oppressive”: Amnesty International

The human rights organisation added that the bill is purposed to “violate Nigerians’ human rights and gag civil society in the country.”