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Rights

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
December 6, 2023

FG reiterates promise to tackle out-of-school children menace

The federal government has restated its commitment towards addressing the menace of out-of-school children in the country.

Almajiri children
December 6, 2023

MIT, Harvard, Penn presidents say calling for genocide of Jews not always harassment 

Jewish students have said they feared for their safety and were physically blocked from attending classes. 

Sally Kornbluth, Claudine Gay , Penn presidents
December 6, 2023

Boys’ education at risk as Taliban sacks female teachers in Afghanistan

So far, less attention has been paid to the damage caused to the education system for boys, according to HRW.

TALIBAN MILITANTS
December 6, 2023

Zamfara govt urged to establish GBV survivors’ trust fund, mobile courts

A group appealed to the government to establish mobile courts for GBV cases and the justice ministry to ensure speedy trial of GBV perpetrators.

Gender Based Violence
December 6, 2023

Zaria residents express shock, protest military bombing of civilians in Kaduna

The protesters are seeking justice for the innocent civilians murdered by the Nigerian Army.

ZARIA PROTESTERS
December 6, 2023

UN, NHRC, Brazil, Belgium join forces to raise awareness on human rights

Mr Ojukwu said the festival highlights the remarkable efficacy of cinema as a tool of human rights advocacy.

UN and NHRC
December 6, 2023

PWDs beg Kogi to domesticate disability law

“We appreciate what the state government has been doing for us over the years.’’

Yahaya Bello