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Rights

April 13, 2021

Minimum Wage: Workers begin strike as NASS fails to clear 22-month arrears

After passing the minimum wage law in 2019, the National Assembly has been unable to pay its staff on the new wage scale.

National Assembly Complex
April 13, 2021

Governors committed to legislature, judiciary autonomy: Lalong

Mr Lalong said the autonomy was aimed at strengthening the legislature and enhancing democratic values and assured the speakers of all governors’ commitment toward achieving the feat.

Simon Lalong
April 12, 2021

JUSUN Strike: Agbakoba implores governors to comply with laws

Mr Agbakoba reiterated that the governors should enforce the court’s decision in the interest of justice and the country.

Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
April 10, 2021

ECOWAS Parliament to hold conference on women empowerment

The meeting will be held from April 13 to 17 in Monrovia.

ECOWAS
April 8, 2021

MURIC links #EndSARS protesters, politicians to Owerri jailbreak

“The arrest, trial, and conviction of those prisoners were as a result of strenuous efforts and investigations.”

Ishaq Akintola
April 8, 2021

Women’s provocative dressing can attract rapists: Pakistani PM

Hundreds have described his comments as “factually incorrect, insensitive and dangerous.”

Imran Khan
April 8, 2021

#EndSARS: Inactive police complaints commission inaugurates new committee

He added that the tragedy that befell the country during the #EndSARS protests would have been averted if the PPCC was active.

Usman Baba Alkali
April 7, 2021

Judiciary my last hope, ready for autonomy: Gov. Bala Mohammed

“The judiciary is the last hope of the common man, and it is not only the common man, but it is also the last hope of Bala Mohammed.”

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
April 6, 2021

It’s illegal to release asset declaration of public officeholders: CCB

The Bureau’s current stand negates its 2019 move that led to the removal of former Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen.

Code of Conduct Bureau chairman Mohammed Isa. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook page of Mr Isa]
April 6, 2021

‘JUSUN strike infringing on prison inmates human rights’

“The action was infringing on the fundamental human rights of prison inmates and will also make it impossible for accused persons to be granted bail.”

Prisoner