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Rights

February 22, 2023

Family of Malcolm X to sue CIA, FBI for activist’s assassination

Malcolm X was murdered on February 21, 1965 by three armed before he delivered his speech at a Harlem auditorium.

Malcolm X
February 22, 2023

Naira Scarcity: Supreme Court consolidates suits against Buhari regime

The Supreme Court has consolidated various suits instituted by 16 state governments against the federal government, challenging CBN’s naira swap deadline.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria
February 21, 2023

UN experts urge Cambodia to lift ban on media outlet Voice of Democracy

The broadcaster had its working license suspended over a report that Cambodian authorities said portrayed Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son erroneously.

Prime Minister, Hun Sen, and Voice of Democracy in Cambodia
February 21, 2023

Police nab three men for raping Kebbi children

The police command in Kebbi has arrested three suspected rapists for defiling minors in separate incidents.

Kebbi CP Ahmed Magaji-Kontagora
February 21, 2023

Court dismisses suit seeking removal of Usman Baba as IGP

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali
February 21, 2023

TUC tells Nigerians to stop attacking banks over naira scarcity

“We are willing to participate in exerting pressure on the various governments and financial regulators to return the country to normalcy.”

IRATE PROTESTERS ATTACKING ATM
February 20, 2023

Appeal Court president constitutes election tribunal for Bauchi

The development was in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act.

Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem
February 20, 2023

Court dismisses PDP suit seeking disqualification of Matawalle, other APC candidates

In his judgement, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit on the ground that it was incompetent and constituted an abuse of the court process.

Bello Matawalle
February 19, 2023

Soludo calls for review of case files handled by Zone 13, RRS Awkuzu

The governor assured the public that his government was monitoring the situation closely and would ensure that justice is done if anybody is found culpable.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo
February 18, 2023

Rape: Italy asks ex-Brazil striker to serve prison sentence in home country

Italy has requested that former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho serves a 9-year prison sentence for rape in his home country

Robinho