Mr Oyinlade is the first-ever Nigerian, second African after Abdelrahman Al Gasim, a Sudanese lawyer, to receive the top rights award.
The NAN MD assured staff that a lot was being done to improve their welfare and provide adequate equipment for their activities.
Judge Mohamed Rahma, sentenced six of the defendants to death, acquitted two and referred one to juvenile court, as he was a minor.
Mr Malami said after the U.S. writes to the foreign affairs ministry, and the foreign affairs to his office, then the court will decide on Mr Kyari’s extradition.
BON has kicked against President Muhammadu Buhari regime’s directive on licensing fees, noting it could be seen as an attempt to gag free media.
The duo of Don-Chima George, and Segun Razak, son of Chief Lanre Razak, are charged in two counts of conspiracy and rape.
In a fresh investigation, the global rights body also highlighted widespread cases of torture and other gruesome violations across the predominantly Igbo region.
U.S. consulate says President Muhammadu Buhari regime’s suspension of Twitter and ordering social media platforms in Nigeria to register and obtain a licence are worrisome.
The political pressure group called on Nigerians to rally support for “one of the finest cops Nigeria has ever produced.”
The court granted 4 of the applicants bail on a bond of N10 million with two sureties each, who must be federal government employees resident in Abuja.
