Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Rights

July 3, 2023

Police Service Commission acted illegally retiring AIG Mbu; to pay N40 million damages: Court

The court found that Mr Mbu’s retirement before the mandatory age of 60 was unlawful.

Joseph Mbu
July 3, 2023

Rufus Giwa Poly begs ASUP to end strike over 13 months’ unpaid salaries

ASUP, on June 9, withdrew their services over the non-payment of 13 months’ unpaid salaries.

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (Photo credit: My school gist)
July 2, 2023

NDPC, SERAP condemn CBN’s directive on bank customers’ social media presence

The directive mandates banks to obtain comprehensive information about customers, including their social media handles, as part of their Know Your Customer (KYC) process.

Nigerian Data Protection Commission and SERAP
July 1, 2023

IGP Egbetokun summons officers for running over man in Edo

On Thursday, Footage showed officers in a Sienna vehicle running over a handcuffed man lying on the road in Ekpoma.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Credit: @policeng)
July 1, 2023

Iran to grant women entry into stadium for football games

When and under what conditions Iranian women will be allowed to watch matches in stadiums was initially unclear.

Iranian women watching football
June 30, 2023

Burkina Faso army kidnapped, unlawfully killed innocent citizens: Human Rights Watch

In one incident, soldiers severely beat eight children ages 6 to 16.

BURKINA FASO ARMED FORCES
June 30, 2023

Benue man charged with defilement of 13-year-old; remanded in prison

Mrs Jack did not take the defendant’s plea, but rather ordered that the case file should be sent to the state director of public prosecutions for advice.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
June 30, 2023

Edo: Police officers handcuff man, run over him

“This is unpolice. I don’t think a normal human being can do this. To crush a man with a car? This is unbelievable.”

Screenshot from viral video
June 30, 2023

Rules Violation: Meta recommends six-month Facebook suspension for Cambodia PM

“Either you face legal action in court, or I rally [CPP] people for a demonstration and beat you up,” Mr Sen stated.

FACEBOOK AND HUN SEN
June 30, 2023

EU Summit: Poland, Hungary seek revision of asylum reform

Poland, supported by Hungary, called for revising plans to reform asylum rules in the European Union.

Asylum Seekers