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Rights

November 27, 2023

Plateau government told to ban production, consumption of ‘Goskolo’

“There is nowhere you have violent conflicts in Plateau that it will not be linked to ‘goskolo’ or drug abuse,” said an NGO coordinator, Beji Jibe.

GOSKOLO
November 27, 2023

NBA-HRI seeks urgent implementation of VAPP Act

NBA-HRI called on all ministries of justice at federal and state levels to establish specialised departments for the prosecutions of sexual and gender-based crimes.

Nigerian Bar Association
November 27, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Manhattan Bridge

Throngs of pro-Palestinian protesters shut down both sides of the Manhattan Bridge for nearly four hours on Sunday.

Throngs of pro-Palestinian protesters on Manhattan Bridge
November 24, 2023

We declared indefinite strike to fight for our rights: Osun Judiciary Staff

Mr Eludire also said the ongoing strike would continue until further notice, adding that the union was not fighting the state chief judge, Adepele Ojo.

JUSUN
November 24, 2023

Man in court over attempted cable theft at Lagos Trade Fair

Mr Odukoya granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000.

Court Gavel
November 23, 2023

2,344 cases of gender-based violence recorded in Abuja: Official

She admitted that there are challenges in reporting incidences of GBV and how to bring it to the fore.

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
November 23, 2023

Court remands three farmers over attempted murder, assault

Mr Kwasu refused to take the plea of the accused persons for lack of jurisdiction.

Gavel
November 22, 2023

Osun judiciary workers declare indefinite strike as police fire tear gas to disperse protest 

The protesting workers had grounded activities in the state High Court since Monday over alleged abuse of office and high-handedness by the chief judge.

Protesting judiciary workers
November 22, 2023

Court remands alleged rapist of 50-year-old widow

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him in court.

Court room used to illustrate the story
November 22, 2023

Court adjourns suit challenging Olukoyede’s appointment as EFCC chairman until 2024

The plaintiff and lawyer, Mr Victor Opatola, chose to represent himself in the suit.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode (Credit: Arise)