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January 5, 2024

Tinubu urged to increase women’s representation in maritime industry

Ms Ezeoke, who observed that one woman was appointed in the NPA and none in NIMASA, said many capable females can hold such positions within the sector.

President Bola Tinubu
January 5, 2024

Iranian woman jailed for posting photo without headscarf

The woman from southwestern Iran had attracted attention as part of the nationwide protests when the authorities had her shop shut.

Prisoner
January 5, 2024

Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, high courts advised to ‘launder battered image’

“I expect the judiciary to go all out to launder its battered image through enhanced service delivery,” Mr Opara said.

SUPREME COURT, JUDGES
January 5, 2024

Divorcee wants custody of seven-year-old daughter living with ex

The complainant told the court that her former husband, Abubakar Ishaq, took the child to his mother after he divorced her in 2020.

Divorce
January 5, 2024

NHRC urges robust interventions for GBV survivors in Bauchi

NHRC has advocated for robust interventions for survivors of gender-based violence to fast-track their reintegration into society.

Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
January 5, 2024

NAWOJ canvasses intensive sensitisation on child rights law in Bauchi

The child rights bill was signed into law by Governor Bala Mohammed in December 2023.

Children in Nigeria
January 4, 2024

150 torture cases handled in Enugu: Lawyers Without Borders

According to her, the project started in Enugu in 2014 and is ongoing in Lagos, Imo, Kaduna and Ogun.

Lawyers Without Borders
January 4, 2024

Summary execution recommended for convicted terrorists

Mr Jabi, in an interview on Wednesday, said the call was hinged on the persistent delay in the dispensing of terrorism-related cases in courts.

terrorists
January 4, 2024
Gavel
January 4, 2024

ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza January 11

“Israel rejects with disgust the blood libel spread by South Africa.’’

Israel/South Africa