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Rights

March 6, 2023

Paul Pierrilus: Deportation of ex-cocaine dealer unlawful, U.S. lawyers say

Mr Pierrilus was on February 2021 deported to Haiti after spending prison time for possession and distribution of cocaine in his early twenties.

Paul Pierrilus
March 6, 2023

Chrisland: Court fixes April 4 for inquest hearing

The inquest is to ascertain the cause of death of a 12-year-old Chrisland School pupil, Whitney Adeniran.

Chrisland School and Whitney Adeniran
March 6, 2023

Police officer opens fire on civilian over 2023 election argument

The police command in Plateau has arrested an inspector, Solomon Damak, for shooting a man, Nyommena Salah, over an election argument.

armed security forces
March 6, 2023

BGI Group decries U.S. allegation of surveillance on Chinese Muslims, minorities

“BGI Group does not condone and would never be involved in any human rights abuses,” the company said.

BGI GROUP
March 6, 2023

Federal High Court begins Easter vacation March 31

The Federal High Court will begin its Easter vacation on March 31.

Justice John Tsoho
March 5, 2023

NAWOJ urges women to take rightful place in leadership 

The association wants greater women participation in leadership and decision making in various sectors of the society.

Nigerian women
March 4, 2023

Abia NLC suspends strike

At the end of the meeting, a three-page Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the representatives of the state government and union.

Gov Ikpeazu and NLC
March 3, 2023

PSG defender Achraf Hakimi charged with rape in France

The former Real Madrid player has so far been placed under close police surveillance and was also banned from making any form of contact with the victim.

Achraf Hakimi
March 3, 2023

Court transfers Kannywood actress’ criminal case

“So far, I have spent N396,000 on her. Anytime she asks for money, I give her without hesitation with the hope that we will marry.”

Hadiza Aliyu-Gabon
March 3, 2023

Six states ask Supreme Court to nullify Tinubu’s victory over Electoral Act violations

The presidential poll that produced Mr Tinubu has been questioned at the Supreme Court.

Adamawa governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Akwa Ibom State governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, Bayelsa State governor Douye Diri, Delta state governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki, and Sokoto state governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal