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Rights

December 3, 2022

Taraba-based journalist arrested for exposing corruption in Gov. Ishaku’s government: Report

The lead editor of Taraba Truth and Facts newspaper is being prosecuted for his report exposing the Taraba governor’s plan to sell the state liaison office.

Governor Darius Ishaku and Taraba-based journalist, Ayodele Samuel Oloye
December 3, 2022

CCD urges Gov. Emmanuel to pass discrimination against PWDs Act

He urged Mr Emmanuel to take appropriate measures to protect citizens with disabilities without further delay by adopting the Disabilities Act.

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities and Governor Udom Emmanuel
December 3, 2022

Group warns courts issuing orders against army chief, other heads of security agencies

The group, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said the trend, if not checked, will distract the security agencies from their constitutional duties.

A composite of COAS Yahaya Faruk, IGP Baba and EFCC Bawa used to illustrate the story.
December 2, 2022

Aminu Muhammed freed after three weeks in detention; to meet Buhari in Abuja

The university student was arrested after criticising Aisha Buhari as feeding fat public funds while the citizens suffered.

A composite of the First Lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari and Aminu Adamu Muhammed
December 2, 2022

Human rights commission, UN unveil code to report sexual, gender-based violations

To report a sexual or gender-based violence, the victims are expected to dial 6472 to make their complaints.

sexual assault
December 2, 2022

NJC probes 15 high court judges over gross misconduct

The probe panels are to determine the culpability of the judges in the various petitions filed against them by individuals and corporate bodies.

National Judicial Council
December 2, 2022

Sokoto healthworkers unlawfully disclosing patients’ HIV/AIDS status: NEPWHAN

Mr Gwadabawa said many people living with the virus experience stigma and urged stakeholders to redouble efforts on public awareness.

HIV/AIDS
December 2, 2022

GBV: Akeredolu seeks end to violence against women

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Ondo’s first lady, has called for policy formulation to end violence against women in Nigeria.

Betty Akeredolu
December 2, 2022

SGBV: NAPTIP decries rising violence against women, girls in Abuja

NAPTIP received a report of 1,100 cases of domestic SGBV between January and October.

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) used to illustrate the story.
December 1, 2022

Time to pass gender bill is now: Sen Olujimi

She said that addressing the issues in the bill and the subsequent passage before the election would ensure active participation of women.

Senator Abiodun Olujimi