The military regime that hijacked Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government kept her behind bars away from the public to diminish her political clout and popularity.
A 32-year-old cleaner, Matthew Ubabuike, was arraigned on Monday before the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja, for assaulting a vendor.
The police confirmed the release of Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza, a judge of the Kebbi State High Court, who was abducted from his residence in the Bunza council area.
ASUU issued a two-week ultimatum to the Kebbi government to address its demands or face an indefinite strike.
Nigerian lawyers called for public awareness of the legal requirement for a deed poll to change a name.
She said the initiative was aimed at creating a safer online environment.
Mr Turajo said Jigawa remained a source and major international transit route for human trafficking to Europe and the Middle East.
Stakeholders urged stronger collaboration among African countries to advance women’s rights.
UNICEF and WHO urged countries to strengthen breastfeeding support to ensure every child receives the healthiest possible start in life.
The Lagos government has trained marriage registrars on effective premarital counselling to help couples build stable homes and prevent domestic violence.
