Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Rights

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
December 1, 2022

Court fixes date to hear defamation suit against Ned Nwoko

Justice Chizoba Oji adjourned the matter after counsel for the parties stated their positions on their resolved to explore out-of-court settlement.

Ned Nwoko
December 1, 2022

Aminu Muhammed Vs Aisha: Buhari regime using illegal means to silence critics 

The authorities are increasingly using unlawful arrests and illtreatment to stifle those who criticize the state

A composite of Aminu Adamu Muhammed, Aisha Buhari and Muhammadu Buhari used to illustrate the story
December 1, 2022

Aisha Buhari: NANS declares nationwide protest over detention of Aminu Muhammad

Mr Muhammad, a final year student of Federal University Dutse, was arrested last week by state agents believed to be men of the secret police outfit, SSS.

Protesting Nigerian students
December 1, 2022

Gov Ikpeazu signs female persons inheritance bill into law

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has signed the Females Persons Inheritance of Property Bill into law to boost female inheritance rights in Abia.

Governor Ikpeazu and Abia Women