Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Rights

April 8, 2022

Nationwide power outage as national grid collapses again

“Hello, please be informed that there has just been a national grid collapse causing an outage in our franchise areas.”

Lantern
April 8, 2022

Kanu’s rendition from Kenya in order, Justice Nyako rules

Mrs Nyako, held that rendition for the purpose of criminal investigation is allowed.

Nnamdi Kanu
April 7, 2022

Court throws out Abba Kyari’s rights suit

On Thursday, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit after counsel for the NDLEA, Joseph Sunday, prayed the court that the matter be struck out.

Abba Kyari
April 7, 2022

Kano man remanded for touching woman’s privates

Bashir Suleiman, 25, pleaded guilty to indecent assault.

Shari'a law
April 7, 2022

238 complaints received in two months: Kano NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano says it has received 238 complaints of human rights abuse between February and March.

Police Brutality
April 7, 2022

Turkish court transfers Khashoggi trial to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi’s killing at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul four years ago raised a global outcry and put pressure on Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler.

Jamal Khashoggi
April 7, 2022

Court rules in favour of affirmative action for Nigerian women

The judge noted that “of all the 44 ministries, there are only about six female genders, and that the situation is worse in other MDAs and agencies.”

Nigerian women
April 7, 2022

Corps members must not criticise Buhari regime on social media: NYSC DG

“Let me warn you against using social media to disparage government policies…allow all the lessons learnt…to incorporate you into change vanguards.”

NYSC DG and Corpers
April 6, 2022

Ex-Burkina Faso president gets life sentence over Sankara’s murder

The tribunal on Wednesday found Mr Compaore complicit in the 1987 murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara in a coup.

Thomas Sankara and Blaise Compare
April 6, 2022

U.S. wants Russia suspended from Human Right Council

Two-thirds of the 193 members of the UN will need to vote in favour of suspending Russia from the council for committing human rights abuses.

Russian troops