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Rights

August 1, 2022

El-Rufai ready to domesticate FoI law in Kaduna: Aide

Mr Jigo stated this in Kaduna on Monday, at a stakeholders’ interactive meeting on the domestication of FOI Act in Kaduna State.

Nasir el-rufai
August 1, 2022

Benue man arraigned over alleged rape of married woman

The magistrate remanded the accused at the Federal Maximum Correctional Centre, Makurdi, and adjourned the case to August 29, for further mention.

Rape photo used to illustrate this story
August 1, 2022

Philippines won’t rejoin International Criminal Court: President Marcos

Mr Duterte ordered the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC in March 2018.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
August 1, 2022

Participate actively in fight against child labour, ILO urges Nigerian media

“We must realize that if we do not set and sustain the agenda on the dangers of child labour, stakeholders may delay in taking urgent and active steps required to stop it.”

child labour
August 1, 2022

2023: National Assembly urged to fast-track diaspora voting legislation

On March 2, the national assembly rejected the proposal for diaspora voting in Nigeria’s national elections.

Nigerian students in UK
August 1, 2022

Review: Buhari promises judges ‘better life’, bandits, Boko Haram hard times

He said this would be done despite the dire state of the country’s economy, “currently battling insecurity, corruption and economic challenges.”

President Muhammadu Buhari
July 31, 2022

Motorists caution traffic law enforcement agencies on excesses

In places like Lagos, where traffic on the roads can be hellish, encounters between law enforcers and drivers of vehicles sometimes leave sour tales.

FRSC at roadblock
July 30, 2022

AGF Malami asks U.S. to extradite journalist Azuka Jebose for allegedly defaming Ned Nwoko

The journalist had accused Ned Nwoko of complicity in the murder of one Ogogo Blessing, and using his wealth and influence to stall the investigation.

Ned Nwoko, Azuka Jebose, Abubakar Malami
July 29, 2022

Court remands 50-year-old Benue farmer over alleged murder

The farmer is being charged with criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt and culpable homicide.

Court room used to illustrate the story
July 29, 2022

FIFA to investigate rights violations at Qatar World Cup hotels

Host nation Qatar has been criticised for years over alleged human rights violations, mainly concerning migrant workers.

FIFA WORLD CUP