The ECOWAS Parliament ordered an investigation into the current wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa.
The judge was dissatisfied with the treatment of Mr Allen in detention and unconvinced by the prosecutors’ argument to place the defendant on suicide watch.
The Delta government has called for calm following a land dispute between some landowners and estate developers in Ugbolu, Oshimili North LGA.
Nigeria welcomed the memorandum on the early warning mechanism, signed by both countries, and urged its immediate activation whenever threats emerge.
The judge adjourned the matter to May 25, and directed that the defendant be remanded.
The UN chief warned that economic pressures, emerging technologies and deliberate information manipulation were placing press freedom under unprecedented strain.
Residents said continuity of governance in Lagos must translate into visible impacts.
The commissioner described the collaboration as a milestone for the state.
He urged governments at all levels to design inclusive policies to support informal workers.
Mr Oku said thousands of waste pickers contribute daily to environmental sustainability by recovering recyclable materials.
