Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Rights

February 7, 2022

Hanifa: Lack of legal representation stalls trial of Kano school owner

“The state will ensure that the defendants have legal representation so that case will go on.”

February 7, 2022

Sylvester Oromoni: Journalists, public barred from inquest

Counsel to the Nigerian Bar Association had argued that “a minor needs to be protected from undue publicity”.

Late Sylvester Oromoni Jnr
February 7, 2022

Court hears suit against DisCos on estimated billing March 2

The DisCos failed to comply with a capping order for a period of 10 months from February 2020 to November 2020.

IKEDC, EKEDC logos
February 7, 2022

FG to give loans to ex-Niger Delta militants

“A lot of them have shown interest, and I am hoping that maybe, by tomorrow, they will form themselves into different clusters in the value chain of several products.”

Niger Delta Militants (Credit: ThisDay)
February 7, 2022

Female Muslim students should wear hijab in schools: Education Minister

“The wearing of hijab by Muslim women is in line with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as recommended in Qur’an 33:59.”

Nigerian female students wearing Hijab
February 6, 2022

Female genital mutilation most prevalent in South-East Nigeria: UNICEF

February 6 was set aside by the UN to amplify and direct efforts on the elimination of FGM.

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February 4, 2022

Court restrains Enugu teachers from striking over minimum wage

The teachers decided to strike following the government’s failure to pay primary school teachers N30,000 minimum wage.

Court Gavel
February 4, 2022

Abba Kyari’s gang forced me to accept being a kidnapper after killing six people before me: Evans

“You do not know what I encountered in the hands of Abba Kyari and his boys. My eyes saw hell.”

Abba Kyari and Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans
February 4, 2022

Germany vows to combat hate speech, extremism on Telegram

A free-to-use instant messaging service, Telegram has a reputation for allowing any content without moderation.

Telegram and Nancy Faeser
February 4, 2022

Abuja man docked for setting dog on neighbours daughter

The police in Abuja charged the suspect with negligence and causing grievous hurt. He pleaded not guilty.

Court Gavel