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Rights

December 8, 2022

Paternity Case: Sanwo-Olu invokes immunity clause to evade DNA test

“If he is sure that he is not the father of the boy, why should he be afraid of submitting himself to a DNA (test)?”

A composite of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Emmanuel Moses used to tell the story
December 8, 2022

Lagos to take over electricity market regulation from FG

Commissioner for Energy, Olalere Odusote, says the Lagos government will enact a law to regulate the electricity market.

Electricity power line
December 7, 2022

Nigerian Army conducts secret abortion operation; terminates 10,000 pregnancies over Boko Haram war

Thousands of women and young girls have been kidnapped, raped and frequently drugged by the Islamic insurgents who have unleashed terror on the country since 2009.

A composite of Pregnant woman and Nigerian soldiers used to illustrate the story
December 7, 2022

NERC warns electricity consumers against buying transformers, others without agreement with DisCos

The electricity regulator maintained that installation of electrical assets was the responsibility of Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos).

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
December 7, 2022

FAME Foundation organises 16-day activism against gender-based violence 

The programme seeks to train participants on self-defence skills against gender-based violence in schools.

School-Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) activism programme in Abuja
December 7, 2022

Adamawa establishes five sexual referral centres: Official

The centres are providing services to survivors of SGBV across the 21 local government areas of the state.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
December 7, 2022

Police arraign three over abduction of four-year-old from school

Chiahemba Sende, Shiekuma Akaajime and Msonter Kpakpa are facing charges for alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass and abduction at the Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court.

Court Gavel
December 7, 2022

Apple battles lawsuit from two women over AirTag stalking

The suit seeks compensation for Apple and Android users who have been improperly tracked and those who face the possibility of being tracked with an AirTag.

Apple AirTag
December 7, 2022

245,300 malnourished children suffering in Katsina: UNICEF

UNICEF says at least 245,300 children under five in Katsina State suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and need immediate treatment.

malnourished children
December 7, 2022

90% of Nigerians to enjoy affordable internet: NASRDA

NASRDA says its satellite internet broadband project will provide 90 per cent of Nigerians with affordable internet.

NASRDA