Thursday, November 12, 2026

Rights

November 11, 2021

Anti-LGBT+ Bill: Ghana to punish crossdressers, funders, gay promoters

The bill will criminalise the promotion and funding of LGBT+ activities, public displays of affection, cross-dressing and more.

LGBT+ persons used to illustrate the story
November 10, 2021

El-Rufai mocks Buhari’s Twitter ban, says he’s tweeting from abroad

“VPN? Nope……outside Nigeria for a couple of days, so can tweet for the time being….@dexxybaba,” Mr El-Rufai tweeted in response.

Nasir El-Rufai
November 10, 2021

Man gets life sentence for rape of 10-year-old neighbour

The defendant threatened to kill the girl if she told anybody about what transpired. However, the child informed her mother.

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November 9, 2021

U.S. partners Ogun on electronic court scheduling, case management system

The new system would promote efficiency in the allocation of time and resources to court cases.

Dapo Abiodun, Mary Beth Leonard
November 9, 2021

Akin Alabi sponsors bill against unsolicited messages by online loan sharks

Illegal online loan companies are accused of using the culture of shaming to enforce loan repayment.

Akin Alabi
November 9, 2021

Man in court for beating, tearing four policemen uniforms in Ogun

The police in Ogun is accusing the man, 32, of beating and tearing the uniforms of four policemen.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
November 9, 2021

Super TV CEO Ataga: Illegible statements, inaudible audio stall Chidinma’s trial

Counsel to the defendants said the proof of evidence served on them were illegible and the audio interviews inaudible.

November 9, 2021

NYSC tells corps members not to attend night parties

“Steer clear of acts that can put you in harm’s way, such as staying out late, attendance of night parties, visits to dangerous places.”

NYSC Corp members used to illustrate the story.
November 8, 2021

Witnesses in Evans trial beg to testify via zoom for security reasons

One of the witnesses, the younger brother of the kidnap victim, said he would prefer to testify via zoom.

Evans and Victor Aduba
November 8, 2021

Two Lagos landlords arraigned over forceful eviction of tenant

The prosecutor said the defendants resorted to “self-help” in evicting the tenant.

Gavel used to illustrate the story