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Rights

August 9, 2021

Sit-at-home: Police vow to deal with pro-Biafran groups

The police say it will “vehemently resist” any pro-Biafran groups that prevent residents from going about their daily activities amid the stay-at-home order.

Police and IPOB
August 8, 2021

Strikes: Nigerian labour unions need reorientation, says APC governors forum

The NARD on-going indefinite nationwide strike is to demand for improved conditions and payment of unpaid salaries by some state governments.

Atiku Bagudu
August 7, 2021

Woman sues McDonald’s for tempting her with burger advert

Ms Ovchinnikova is suing the food company for $14 with claims of “breaching consumers protection law and insulting her religious beliefs” as a Christian.

Mcdonald
August 6, 2021

EIE, other civil society groups sue telcos over Twitter ban in Nigeria

The civil society organisations filed a class-action suit against the mobile telecoms companies and network providers for their roles in the Buhari regime Twitter ban.

Enough is Enough, Paradigm Initiative, and Media Rights Agenda
August 6, 2021

We’re supporting Nnamdi Kanu’s family, his rights sacrosanct: Abia Govt

The separatist leader was abducted from Kenya by the Buhari regime in June.

Okezie Ikpeazu and Nnamdi Kanu
August 6, 2021

Adebanjo to IBB: Stop dribbling, tell Buhari to convene national dialogue

“We call him Maradona. Let him come out straight. I can’t be dribbled. He is a dribbler. I know Babangida,” Mr Adebanjo said of the infamous ex-dictator.

Ayo Adebanjo, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, and President Muhammadu Buhari
August 6, 2021

ECOWAS court fixes date for suit challenging Buhari regime ban on Twitter

The suit joins President Buhari, AGF Malami, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) as defendants.

August 6, 2021

Under no guise must journalists be muzzled, says governor Fayemi

Mr Fayemi said authorities should look for other ways to correct the media’s perceived inadequacies.

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi
August 6, 2021

Kaduna: Court orders divorced wife back to matrimonial home

The woman said she was tired of the marriage and was not ready to return after being divorced.

Photo used to illustrate divorce
August 6, 2021

Police arrest, detain late President Yar’Adua’s son for killing four people

The late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s son, 36-year-old Aminu, has been arrested for killing four people in Yola.

Former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua