Thursday, November 12, 2026

Rights

November 13, 2021

Igboho’s supporters protest in Ibadan, demand activists “unconditional release”

The protesters said Mr Igboho was innocent of the charges against him and “should not be treated like a common criminal.”

Sunday Igboho supporters protesting in Ibadan
November 13, 2021

Women participation in Anambra politics dropped in eight years: NGO

The group says it recorded 52 cases of violence against women during the Anambra guber election.

Women voting
November 13, 2021

Lawyer urges early sex education to prevent child sexual abuse

The lawyer said it was wrong to think that children are too young to initiate sex discussion.

Sexual violence
November 13, 2021

Notorious armed robber nabbed in Delta with local pistol, live cartridges

The 38-year-old suspect had been terrorising residents of Sapele and environs and was on the police’s watch list.

Policemen (Credit: BBC)
November 13, 2021

American journalist Danny Fenster sentenced to 11 years on Myanmar sedition charges

Mr Fenster, 37, was arrested on May 24 at Yangon International Airport while attempting to travel to his home in the United States.

Danny Fenster
November 12, 2021

Gov. Ugwuanyi vows justice for 7-year-old boy murdered by father, pastor

The boy, Chimdalu Onyishi, was alleged to have been killed by his father, Chidi Onyishi for money ritual.

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
November 12, 2021

Court remands 8 men in Kirikiri for allegedly burning police station

The police are accusing the men of belonging to the Eiye confraternity secret society.

Kirikiri Correctional Centre
November 12, 2021

Witness scared to testify in court against Baba Ijesha, says prosecution

So far, five witnesses have testified, namely, the victim, her foster mother, a child expert, a medical doctor, and a police officer.

Baba Ijesha in court
November 12, 2021

Kogi: Female lawyers promise to protect, empower women

“We are unveiling our illustrated Child Rights Law today. Our goal is to ensure that vulnerable groups are protected.”

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria
November 11, 2021

Please don’t let officers search your phone without court warrant: Police Chief

“No policeman can ask for your phone unless there is a warrant. Unless you are being investigated as a person,” Mr Ewah said.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali