Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Rights

June 10, 2022

Two men arraigned for allegedly assaulting police officer in Ogun

The men were accused of driving one-way and had used their vehicle to “hit and push” a police inspector trying to enforce traffic rules.

Court symbol used to tell the story
June 10, 2022

Anambra to establish special court to protect orphans, vulnerable children

The state government said it’s ready to partner with organisations to protect the interest of vulnerable children in Anambra.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo
June 10, 2022

NAPTIP rescues 10 Niger Republic-bound victims of human trafficking

The victims, aged between 9 and 28 years, were recruited from Kogi, Delta, Kwara, Oyo, Ondo, Lagos, Ogun and Osun states.

Victims of human trafficking
June 10, 2022

Family friend drugged, raped me; pregnant teenager narrates ordeal in court

“After I drank the soft drink, my head ached and I felt dizzy and complained to the defendant… That was the last thing I remember.”

Rape photo used to illustrate this story
June 10, 2022

Nigerian law firm activates ‘no PVC-no salary’ policy for lawyers, paralegals, other employees

“I have the right to hire and fire because it is my law firm,” Mr Agbasiere told The Gazette on Friday morning.

Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) used to illustrate the story
June 9, 2022

ASUU kicks against ban on unionism in Edo tertiary institutions

Mr Ogbonosele said the suspension of the unions is a breach on the freedom of association which he said is a fundamental right.

ASUU
June 9, 2022

Three men discharged, acquitted after three years in prison for alleged armed robbery

“We only went there to drink beer before we were arrested by officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,” they said.

Lady Justice (Credit: https://lawandsocietymagazine.com)
June 9, 2022

Court remands two men for impregnating, procuring abortion for 13-year-old girl

The magistrate ordered that they should be kept at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending advice of the state Director of Public Prosecutions.

Court symbol used to tell the story
June 9, 2022

Ogun: Court jails two men for punching woman

Messrs Toba and Bamidele, aged 21 and 33 respectively, had pleaded guilty to a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and breach of peace.

Court symbol used to tell the story
June 9, 2022

Strike: NAAT blasts Buhari regime’s sluggishness

“The federal government should be blamed for the lingering strike action by the National Association of Academic Technologists.”

NAAT and President Muhammadu Buhari picking his teeth