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Rights

October 17, 2022

Salvador court orders arrests in 1983 killings of four Dutch journalists

The affected retired military chiefs took part in the 1983 killings of four Dutch journalists who were covering the country’s civil war.

Dutch journalist
October 17, 2022

2023: Court upholds former Ondo deputy governor’s candidature

Agboola Ajayi had defeated Nicholas Tofowomo by 78 to 74 votes at the PDP primary election.

Agboola Ajayi
October 17, 2022

Germany slams Telegram with €5.1 million fine

Telegram was accused of not properly handling user complaints about hate, crime and other punishable content.

Telegram
October 17, 2022

NAPTIP reiterates zero tolerance for sexual, gender-based violence

The agency pledged to create more awareness on issues of rape and other gender-based abuses, as well as prosecute offenders.

NAPTIP Headquarters
October 17, 2022

Jumoke Oyeleke killed by ‘police bullet’ at Yoruba Nation rally: Coroner

The coroner asked the IG of police to fish out the officers involved in the killing so as to “forestall further accidental killings.”

October 17, 2022

Lagos marketer docked for alleged N360,000 cryptocurrency fraud

John Akpa, 27, is being charged with conspiracy, fraud and obtaining by false pretences.

Court room used to illustrate the story
October 16, 2022

We’re working to secure release of members detained in Kwara on orders of Gov. Abdulrasak: NUJ

Dare Akogun and Abdulrasheed Akogun are being held over an allegation of defaming governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasak.

October 16, 2022

Gov. Mohammed charges judiciary on finding best ways to administer justice

The governor said that much work needed to be done by lawyers, both private and public.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
October 16, 2022

Tinubu vows to build on Buhari regime’s rule of law efforts

Nigerians have witnessed some of the country’s worst gross human rights abuses under the regime of President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu
October 15, 2022

Mason Greenwood rearrested, charged with attempted rape, assault

Greenwood is to make his first appearance at the Manchester magistrates’ court on Monday.

Manson Greenwood