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Rights

May 29, 2023

Nigerian civil war that claimed three million lives was ‘little fracas’: Yakubu Gowon

“As far as I’m concerned, I’m satisfied that we are still existing as a united nation after that little fracas,” Mr Gowon said in a brief ARISE TV interview on Monday.

Starved and malnourished Biafra children and former military dictator Yakubu Gowon
May 28, 2023

Oshiomhole pledges to be pro-labour senator as NLC warns Tinubu of challenges ahead

Mr Oshiomhole said NLC should not relent in its mandate to protect and defend workers’ rights, but should keep the fighting spirit of the labour movement.

Adams Oshiomhole
May 27, 2023

Rwandan genocide suspect appears in South African court

On the run for two decades, Fulgence Kayishema was arrested on Wednesday under a false name on a grape farm in South Africa.

Fulgence Kayishema
May 26, 2023

ICC urged to probe Taliban for ‘crime against humanity’ over women mistreatment

“These are international crimes. They are organised, widespread, systematic,” Amnesty International secretary general Agnès Callamard said.

Taliban government and Afghanistan women
May 26, 2023

Shell’s Sale: Amnesty International warns Tinubu about Niger Delta rights abuses worsening

Amnesty International is concerned that the proposed sale will deny people already harmed access to adequate remedy, and potentially expose many more to future abuses.

Shell and Oil
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