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Rights

July 7, 2023

IPOB’s Sit-at-home Order: Enugu govt confirms enforcers’ arrest, orders markets, schools to reopen

“We are winning the war and therefore call on Ndi Enugu to volunteer information to the authorities.”

Peter MBA and IPOB
July 6, 2023

Speaker Abbas steps down recommendation seeking Nnamdi Kanu’s release

However, Mr Abbas rejected and deferred an amendment to the motion to include the release of Mr Kanu.

Tajudeen Abbas
July 6, 2023

Ghana amends anti-gay bill criminalising offenders, advocates

She was, however, criticised by the nation’s parliament speaker, Alban Bagbin, who slammed her for advocating LGBTQ+ practice in Ghana.

ANTI-LGBTQ+ RALLY IN GHANA (NBC news)
July 6, 2023

France passes bill to allow police remotely activate phone camera, microphone, spy on people

A bill that would allow police in France to spy on suspects by remotely activating cameras, microphone including GPS of their phones has been passed.

French police and people using phone
July 6, 2023

UN launches policy paper to counter, address online hate

“We have seen across the world, and time, how social media has become a major vehicle in spreading hate speech at an unprecedented speed.”

MC OLUOMO; BAYO ONANUGA: Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Frederick Nwajagu
July 6, 2023

Nigeria, other developing countries face $4 trillion SDGs investment gap: UN

According to a new UNCTAD report, developing countries like Nigeria face a staggering four trillion-dollar gap in sustainable development investments.

POOR CHILDREN EATING ON THE FLOOR
July 5, 2023

Visually impaired man remanded for defiling teenage girl

Mr Ugachukwu was arraigned on one count charge of defilement.

Kirikiri Correctional Centre
July 5, 2023

Lagos recorded 111 defilement cases in three months: Police

Mr Hundeyin said the command was concerned about the increasing number of defilement cases in the state.

Benjamin Hundeyin
July 5, 2023

Nigeria ranked third in countries with highest maternal deaths: UN

“Complications associated with pregnancy and labour continue to be the leading cause of maternal mortality.”

Ulla Mueller ( Photo: Daily Trust)
July 5, 2023

Kano recorded 138 cases of rights abuses in two months: NHRC

The NHRC state coordinator, Shehu Abdullahi, in an interview, said 105 of the cases had been treated while the remaining 33 were pending.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)