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Rights

December 9, 2021

Military calls for support from NIPR, other professional bodies

The military says the NIPR has helped the DHQ in shaping the narratives.

Chief of Defence Staff Lucky Irabor and NIPR President, Mukhtar Sirajo
December 9, 2021

Persons with disabilities protest at Lagos Assembly

“Government should amend existing schools structures to meet inclusive education standard and also to break down all known barriers in the way of persons with disabilities.”

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
December 9, 2021

Boko Haram: Gov. Zulum bans NGOs from giving food to Borno resettled communities

“No partner organisation shall henceforth be allowed to distribute food and non-food items in any of our resettled communities,” the Borno government stated.

IDPs and Governor Babagana Zulum
December 9, 2021

Policeman Simon Lough sworn in as SAN

Mr Lough was appointed as a cadet officer (ASP) in 2000.

Simon Lough
December 9, 2021

Nigerian Army honours 52 generals

The one-star and two-star generals were presented with their records of service certificates by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya.

Farouk Yahaya
December 8, 2021

I’m as angry as other Nigerians about Sylvester Oromoni’s death: Buhari

“The President urges the Police to continue the ongoing investigation until they get to the root of the matter in order for the law to take its course.”

President Muhammadu Buhari and late Sylvester Oromoni Jnr
December 8, 2021

Sen. Kalu leads criminal justice bill debate at Senate plenary

Chief Whip of the Senate, said it is the first time an attempt is being made to amend the law since it was enacted in 2015.

Orji Kalu
December 8, 2021

Twenty get death sentence for killing student who criticised Bangladeshi govt

Abrar Fahad was beaten to death for putting up a Facebook post criticizing the Bangladesh government for signing a water-sharing deal with India.

Late Abrar Fahad
December 8, 2021

Sylvester Oromoni: How Nigeria’s fraying culture fosters bullying, hate crimes and violence amongst school children

With Sylvester Oromoni’s death, the shambolic state of Nigeria’s child protection system and culture towards bullying and other crimes has again been brought to the fore.

Malami/Sylvester/Education minister
December 8, 2021

Court orders SSS to release Sowore’s phones, awards N2 million compensation

Justice I.A Chikere in a ruling on Wednesday, ordered the SSS to release the confiscated phones while awarding the sum of N2 million as compensation to be paid to the plaintiff.

Sowore and SSS officers