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December 11, 2023

NHRC urges Nigerians to be steadfast in defending their rights

Mr Ojukwu said the day’s celebration was to call upon Nigerians to always stand for and demand their rights from the government.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
December 11, 2023

Ex-general manager files N492 million suit against Nicon Insurance over unpaid entitlements

The suit, assigned to Justice RB Haastrup, was fixed for December 18 for a hearing.

NICON INSURANCE
December 9, 2023

FG reiterates commitment to protecting women, girls against violence

Ms Kennedy-Ohanenye said the ministry, as a national gender machinery, left no stone unturned in advocating that Nigeria was fit for all.

Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye (credit: premium times)
December 9, 2023
Nigerian army in Orlu Imo state [Photo Credit: Premium Times]
December 8, 2023

UK pays Rwanda £100 million for controversial asylum programme 

The UK has paid the Rwandan government an additional £100 million as part of its agreement to transfer asylum seekers to the East African nation. 

PAUL KAGAME; RISHI SUNAK
December 8, 2023

FG to shut down public places violating accessibility laws for PWDs

The federal government will shut down public buildings that do not comply with the accessibility standards for disabled persons starting January 17.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
December 8, 2023

Granting remedy to ‘injured’ Nigerians signifies justice, says UN

“Granting remedy to everyone injured signifies justice and redress when right is violated,” the UN rights coordinator in Nigeria said.

Matthias Schmale (Credit: UN)
December 7, 2023

Court fines Yahaya Bello N500 million; Kogi gov to tender public apology for violent attack on Ajaka

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also directed Mr Bello to tender a public apology to Mr Ajaka “for the gross and unwarranted violation” of his rights.

Yahaya Bello and Muritala Yakubu Ajaka
December 7, 2023

There are 52,000 refugees in Cross River: FG

The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons says there are 52,000 refugees in Cross River.

IDPs
December 7, 2023

Edo inaugurates gender policy document to tackle GBV

The Edo government said it had inaugurated the gender policy document as part of efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV).

Edo inaugurates gender policy document