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Rights

January 2, 2023

Iran sentences writer to death over interview granted Israeli TV station

Iran has sentenced writer Mehdi Bahman to death after he granted an interview to Channel 13, an Israeli medium, earlier in 2022.

Mehdi Bahman; ISRAELI CHANNEL 13
January 2, 2023

Motorists reject new vehicle insurance fees, accuse NAICOM of ‘legalised robbery’

INSCAN has called on NAICOM to reverse its directive on increasing third-party motor insurance premiums in Nigeria.

FRSC OFFICER CHECKING PAPERS OF MOTORIST
January 1, 2023

Gov El-Rufai pardons 11 convicts in Kaduna

The statement added that it was customary to extend a gesture of compassion on New Year day.

Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai
December 31, 2022

Bolanle Raheem: NGO advocates regular drug, mental screening for police officers 

The NGO called for holistic police reform, including re-orientation on basic human rights and handling, use of weapons, and others. 

Bolanle Raheem and Drambi Vandi
December 31, 2022

IGP restates commitment to improving police officers’ welfare

Mr Baba spoke while inaugurating the ultra-modern police station and barracks in Ado-Awaye, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Friday evening.

Inspector General of Police Usman Baba Alkali
December 30, 2022

Sanwo-Olu approves release of 104 inmates ahead of new year

The release was in line with the commitment of the Lagos governor to decongest correctional facilities across the state.

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
December 30, 2022

Man sentenced to 14-year imprisonment for sexually abusing 14-year-old girl

Mr Quadri, who had pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge, was convicted for sexual abuse.

Gavel
December 30, 2022

FLASH: Court orders remand of cop Drambi Vandi over murder of Bolanle Raheem

The prosecution counsel said Mr Vandi had contravened Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State (2015) with his alleged act.

December 30, 2022

We don’t trust police handling of Bolanle Raheem’s murder case: NBA

“We have some suspicion about how this matter is being handled right now by the police.”

Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau
December 30, 2022

PSC suspends police officer for murdering pregnant Lagos lawyer

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the suspension of ASP Drambi Vandi for killing a Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem.

A composite of IGP Usman Baba and Barrister Bolanle Raheem used to illustrate story.