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Rights

July 7, 2023

Anambra couple nabbed for employing underage girls as prostitutes

The couple, Okechukwu Okonkwo, 36 and his 39-year-old wife, Ekpereamaka Okonkwo, are natives of Mbanagwu village in Otolo Nnewi, Anambra.

PROSTITUTES
July 7, 2023

World Bank approves $1 billion to improve security in Lake Chad region

The World Bank has provided $1 billion to strengthen resilience and improve the livelihood of the people in the countries affected by the insurgency in Lake Chad.

Lake Chad
July 7, 2023

Bauchi man cuts off friend’s two hands; gets two-year imprisonment

The judge also ordered the convict to pay N150,000 as medical expenses incurred by the victim.

Court room used to illustrate the story
July 7, 2023

Reps to investigate NURTW national chairman over alleged N5 million fraud

The petitioner, Samuel Oyeterun, alleged that the NURTW chairman collected N5 million to facilitate MoU for the union members’ health scheme.

National Chairman of Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Tajudeen Baruwa
July 7, 2023

Police declare July 7 ‘Cultists Day’ illegal in Ekiti, Osun

The police in Osun and Ekiti have warned individuals and groups planning to celebrate ‘Cultists Day’ on July 7.

A photo of cultists used to illustrate the story
July 7, 2023

IGP disbands Edo police team; officers under probe for brutality

“This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions.”

POLICE COMMISSIONER IN EDO and IGP
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