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Rights

January 18, 2024

Cops who invaded TV station arrested; police apologise to media outlet

“However, the officers defaulted, and their orderly room trial commences today. If found guilty, they will be disciplined accordingly,” said the Abia police command.

ABN; POLICE COMMISSIONER
January 18, 2024

Alleged drug peddler rejects English, wants charge interpreted in Hausa

A 28-year-old drug trafficker, Salisu Rabiu, on Thursday pleaded guilty to conspiracy and peddling of Indian hemp in Lagos.

Hard drugs used to illustrate the story
January 17, 2024

Court orders IGP to pay N100 million to widow over husband’s death in police custody

He said the deceased had a fundamental right to life guaranteed and enforceable under the laws.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Credit: @policeng)
January 17, 2024

France to increase maternity, paternity leave allowance after births hit post-war low

“A new, better paid parental leave will allow both parents to be with their children for six months if they want,” said Mr Macron.

Emmanuel Macron and Kids
January 16, 2024

Alleged Bamise killer requests more time to file no-case submission

Mr Omotubora, however, told the court that the application for a no-case submission was at the filing stage.

Andrew Ominikoron and Bamise Ayanwola
January 16, 2024

We don’t understand Cross River’s contributory pension scheme: NLC

NLC says it does not understand the state government’s proposed contributory pension scheme.

NLC
January 16, 2024

Police arrest guard for receiving phone call at filling station

The police charged the guard with negligent conduct and mischief.

Warning Signs At Filling Station
January 16, 2024

Court remands Mbaka for defiling 15-year-old girl

The judge remanded Mr Mbaka in Kirikiri Prison custody, pending his bail application and commencement of trial.

Court
January 15, 2024

FUTA students protest 100 per cent hike in tuition fee

Last week, FUTA management released a new fee schedule for the 2023/2024 academic session.

January 15, 2024

752 rights violation complaints received in Plateau: NHRC

“One thousand fifty-three persons were affected, including 166 women and 463 children,” said an NHRC coordinator.