Thursday, November 12, 2026

Rights

September 8, 2021

Days after forced marriage, teenager arrested for killing husband

“According to Islam, parents have the right to choose a good family to marry from for their children. But at the same time, Islam does not encourage forced marriages.”

September 8, 2021

350 Nigerians trafficked to Libya rescued, six traffickers arrested: NAPTIP

“From January to date, we have rescued 350 Nigerians from Libya, who were victims of trafficking, and we have arrested six persons.”

Libyan-returnees
September 8, 2021

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu seeks UK return, sues Buhari regime for rights violations

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has sued President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime for violating his fundamental human rights and is seeking a UK return.

IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu and President Muhammadu Buhari
September 7, 2021

EFCC arraigns bureau de change operator over N43.3 million fraud

The accused is said to have converted N43,328,000 kept in his custody for personal use.

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story
September 7, 2021

SSS Invasion: Igboho’s lawyer tenders video evidence

The lawyer said SSS destroyed his client’s house, damaged cars, and killed two occupants.

Igboho, Malami, SSS
September 7, 2021

Court remands businessman for defiling 9-year-old girl

Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, prescribes life imprisonment for defilement.

Court room
September 7, 2021

Taliban detains several women during Kabul protest

Afghans are protesting Pakistan’s involvement with the Taliban in their recent military campaign.

September 7, 2021

Court remands four herdsmen for alleged abduction

The suspects had demanded N30 million ransom from the victim’s father.

September 6, 2021

CJN reads riot act to state judges over conflicting judgments

The CJN vowed to make an example of three of the seven, stating that he will never condone such acts.

Tanko
September 6, 2021

Witness testifies over police killing of Jumoke Oyeleke

He said the deceased was shot in his residence by police officers trying to disperse protesters during the rally.

Policemen (Credit: BBC)