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Rights

December 9, 2022

Gov Soludo will implement social protection policy in 2023: Commissioner 

The Anambra government says its Social Protection Policy will be ready for implementation in January 2023.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo
December 8, 2022

Plateau workers begin strike over unpaid salaries, emoluments

All Plateau workers, including those from the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have been mobilised to fully comply with the industrial action.

A composite of Plateau Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and plateau state Governor Simon Lalong
December 8, 2022

Group hails Buhari over assent to social workers’ bill 

The association applauded Mr Buhari in a statement on Thursday, stating that the law would strengthen social work practice in Nigeria. 

The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW)
December 8, 2022

PRAWA seeks end to torture by law enforcement agencies in Nigeria

The PRAWA executive director called on relevant stakeholders to support the National Committee against Torture to build a nation free of torture.

Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) and Uju Agomoh
December 8, 2022

Edo: Man sentenced to death by hanging for kidnap, gang rape

The prosecutor during trial submitted that Mr Isah connived with three of his friends to kidnap, gang rape and grievously assault 20-year-old Blessing Ezekiel.

Gallow and Gavel
December 8, 2022

New York Times editors, reporters go on strike

The newsroom at The Times employs more than 1,800 people. Compensation is the negotiation’s most contentious topic.

New York Times
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)