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Rights

May 26, 2023

Tunisian Crackdown: Court frees detained radio station director

A Tunisian court has freed Noureddine Boutar, the director of Mosaique FM, the most popular radio which attracts more listeners.

Noureddine Boutar and Mosaique FM
May 25, 2023

Health workers begin indefinite strike

The national vice president of JOHESU, Obinna Ogbonna, made this known at a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday.

JOHESU
May 25, 2023

Human Rights Watch urges Tinubu to respect media freedom, improve human rights

“Tinubu is set to take the reins at a time of deep uncertainty about the nation’s affairs.”

TINUBU; HRW
May 25, 2023

FIFA fines Egyptian club $70,000 for abandoning Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi

FIFA has ordered Egyptian club Smouha SC to pay Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi $70,000 after abandoning the player following an injury in 2022.

JUNIOR AJAYI and Smouha SC
May 25, 2023

Female officer cries out over alleged police’s inhumane treatment for resigning

A Nigerian police officer, Fauzziyah Isiak, has cried out for help, accusing the police of detaining and manhandling her following her resignation from the force.

Fauzziyah Isiak and Benjamin Hundeyin
May 25, 2023

FCT permanent secretary seeks review of ‘Order 1’ 2004 for career growth

The permanent secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has called for a review of the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory Dissolution Order No 1, 2004.

Welcome to Abuja map
May 24, 2023

Hijab Protest: Iran govt set to arraign female journalists in court

A judiciary spokesperson alleged that both journalists colluded with the government of the United States against Iran government.

Protests Continue Since The Murder Of Mahsa Amini - Iran
May 24, 2023

Kano Assembly passes child rights protection bill

The bill was passed after extensive deliberations by the committee of the whole house during the plenary, presided over by Deputy Speaker Kabiru Dashi (APC-Kiru) in Kano.

Kano House of Assembly
May 24, 2023

EndSARS: Senate passes bill to compensate victims for second reading

Mr Bassey, in his lead debate, said the bill sought to provide for the establishment of the EndSARS Victims Compensation Fund.

Gershom Bassey