“If human rights are protected, companies will have a better climate to do their business and make better decent profits, not blood money,” said Mr Ojukwu.
The plaintiffs had dragged INEC before the court over an attempt to deny them the opportunity to partake in the just-concluded Continuous Voter Registration.
“It is unfortunate that the Nigerian government continues to use enforced disappearance as a longstanding tactic to silence critics and instil fear in civilian populations.”
“35 years of service – of journalism – of work that I have dedicated my life to – over. I was, and still am, shocked and saddened by Bell Media’s decision.”
“Access to public information to demand accountability remains a herculean task,” said CHRICED.
Josephine Akinfotire and her son, Destiny Olusegun, were said to have assaulted their neighbour and destroyed her properties during an argument.
The Appeal Court judgment, delivered virtually by Justice Muslim Hassan, ruled that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
Mathew Olabiyi, 50, his wife, Taye Olabiyi and their daughter, Abidemi, are accused of assaulting Sgt David Ogundeyi.
Mohammad El Halabi, director of the U.S.-based Christian charity World Vision, has already been in detention for the past six years.
“You are the leaders of tomorrow. You should develop the spirit of patriotism and be selfless to the state and country,” the Yobe governor said.
