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Rights

October 20, 2022

Court summons Emefiele over failure to obey order

Mr Emefiele had yet to obey the order of the court to pay the judgement debt of 70 million dollars to Joe Agi, SAN.

Godwin Emefiele
October 20, 2022

My heart still shattered for those murdered at Lekki Tollgate: Atiku 

Mr Atiku, in a Twitter thread on Thursday, restated his position on the killing of peaceful protesters by the Nigeria Army and their police counterparts during the #EndSARS protests.

Atiku Abubakar (Credit: AA)
October 20, 2022

Anambra government rescues children sexually abused by their father

The suspect had been detained for child molestation and abuse and would be charged in court.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
October 20, 2022

Police tear-gas #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate

Police have fired tear gas to disperse #EndSARS protesters demonstrating at the Lekki Tollgate to mark the second anniversary of the nationwide movement.

October 20, 2022

Nigerian women’s voice must be heard in 2023: Aisha Buhari

First lady Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday, said the voice of women must be heard loud and clear in the 2023 political season.

First lady Aisha Buhari and Wives Of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO)
October 20, 2022

Protest: FG chides para-athletes, accuses them of disrupting peace

In response to their petition, the government described the protest as unfortunate and advised the para-athletes to channel their grievances appropriately instead of disturbing public peace.

October 19, 2022

Somali journalist Ahmed rearrested after clearing bail

The officers pounced on Mr Mumin at the airport where he was scheduled to travel to Nairobi, Kenya for medical treatment.

Abdalle Ahmed Mumin
October 19, 2022

India bars Pulitzer-winning photojournalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo from flying to receive award

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the restriction on her movement, calling India’s actions “arbitrary and excessive”.

Irshad Mattoo
October 19, 2022

Police fire tear gas to disperse para-athletes protesters in Lagos 

Police spokesman in Lagos Benjamin Hundeyin said minimal force was applied by the security operatives to disperse the crowd.