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Rights

February 18, 2023

El-Rufai, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, others sue FG again at Supreme Court over Buhari’s broadcast

The suing governors described Mr Buhari’s pronouncement as an “unconstitutional overreach and usurpation of the judicial power.”

Nasir El-Rufai, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun
February 18, 2023

Alleged Forced Abortions: U.S. lawmakers ask Biden to rescind helicopter sale to Nigeria

Mr Biden had in 2022 approved the sale of the 12 Viper attack helicopters to the President Muhammad Buhari-led regime.

U.S. Congress
February 17, 2023

Anambra police chiefs arrested for extra-judicial murder, abduction of residents

Patrick Agbazue, Nwode Nkeiruka, and Harrison Akama were accused on social media of masterminding kidnappings and extra-judicial killings in Anambra.

Police officers Patrick Agbazue, Nwode Nkeiruka, and Harrison Akama
February 17, 2023

800 applicants jostle for 459 Customary Court positions in Enugu 

An examination is to be conducted to test the applicants’ integrity and physical and mental fitness for the job.

Enugu State Customary Court
February 17, 2023

Attacks: Bank workers directed to stay off work

ASSBIFI’s president, Olusoji Oluwole, gave the directive in Lagos in a letter to the association’s unit presidents and secretaries.

Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI)
February 17, 2023

Protesters block Ore-Benin expressway over naira scarcity

FRSC unit commander in Ore said it was difficult to control traffic on the axis, urging motorists to use alternative routes.

PROTEST ON ORE ROAD
February 17, 2023

German airports empty on Friday after unions’ strike

Many of Germany’s most important airports were empty due to industrial action called by trade union Verdi, affecting travel hubs nationwide on Friday.

German airport
February 17, 2023

Nigeria signs African Disability Protocol

Sightsavers has been working closely with the Nigerian government to ensure the country’s commitment to the protocol.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
February 17, 2023

UN says 78 million children do not go to school at all

“We are talking about the most isolated, the most desolate, the most neglected children of the world.”

out-of-school children
February 17, 2023

UN seeks $84 million to support African migrants

The UN Migration Agency and partners are seeking $84 million to provide humanitarian and development assistance to over one million migrants.

Illegal african migrants