Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Rights

February 7, 2023

One shot dead as protests over fuel, naira scarcity rock Abeokuta

The gatherings were largely peaceful until the arrival of police officers who killed a protester and injured several others.

Protest in Abeokuta
February 7, 2023

Student accused of fraud tells court he was threatened by EFCC officials to write statement

The student also said that when he was picked up by EFCC officials, he was denied right to his lawyer.

EFCC operatives
February 7, 2023

NHRC inaugurates panel to investigate Nigerian Army’s forced abortion programme

Reuters accused the military of being involved in the massacre of children and other sexual and gender based violence.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
February 7, 2023

EFCC arraigns Kaduna man over N10 million fraud

The accused was granted N3 million bail by the judge, with two sureties in like sum.

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story
February 7, 2023

Police arraign woman for stealing employer’s N2.3 million

The suspect was granted N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.

Court
February 7, 2023

Gombe to pay retirees N1.3 billion gratuities: Gov Yahaya

The governor blamed the gratuity arrears on his predecessors.

February 7, 2023

Stress killing DPOs, IGP Baba let them rest: MURIC

“It is our considered opinion that the deaths of these DPO are stress-related.”

DPOs & IGP
February 7, 2023

Protest rocks Ondo over fuel, naira scarcity

“As I speak, I’m stranded. they have blocked all the major roads.”

protesters blocked the road
February 6, 2023

HEDA admonishes CBN to review cash ratio policy, monitor PoS operators reselling new notes to partygoers

The group asked the CBN partner with law enforcement agencies to arrest the defaulters and bring them to book.

Human and Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA
February 6, 2023

Court bars CBN from extending new notes deadline beyond February 10

Some political parties had sought the order from the court, naming president Buhari, CBN, Godwin Emefiele and 27 banks as defendants.

New Naira notes