ECOWAS Court dismisses claims that 105 persons lost in herdsmen clashes
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed for lack of locus standi, a suit filed by 14 persons from Nigeria’s Adamawa State asking for 5 […]
Human Rights
Media in Times of Crisis: Resolving Conflict, Achieving Consensus, By Dapo Olorunyomi
… My special gratitude to President Mustapha Isah of the Nigerian Guild of Editors for your kind invitation. Reviewing the guests list, I can see […]
Non-enforcement of role can harm ECOWAS regional court – President
Hon. Justice Edward Asante, President, ECOWAS Court of Justice, has warned that the non-enforcement of the decisions of the 20-year old court could imperil its […]
Lekki massacre, phantom, FG insists
The Federal Government has reiterated that the military did not shoot at protesters and there was no massacre at the Lekki Toll Gate on Oct. 20, 2020. […]
#EndSARS: Panel orders independent DNA test to ascertain child’s biological mother
The National Human Rights’ Commission’s (NHRC) independent investigative panel on the defunct SARS and other police units in the country, on Monday, ordered that an […]
Don’t allow your NIN to be linked to another person’s SIM – NCC warns Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly warned telecoms consumers to ensure they do not allow their National Identification Number (NIN) to be linked to […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare ‘plan to monitor WhatsApp messages illegal’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by […]
#EndSARS, Dele Giwa: AFRICMIL, Partners hold commemorative lecture
The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in partnership with Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, National […]
ECOWAS will continue to sustain democratic rule in sub-region — Speaker
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament, has assured that the Community’s institutions remain committed to promoting the principles of human rights, democracy, rule of law, […]
UN chief decries rising levels of global extreme poverty as a ‘moral indictment’
UN Secretary General António Guterres has described current levels of global poverty as a ‘moral indictment of our times’ noting that for the first time […]
Reps Committee on Army supports NA Aviation
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman House Committee on Army, Honourable Abdulrazak Namdas expressed the support of the House of Representatives Committee on Army for the […]
Notes from League of Nigerian Columnists’ Lecture, By SK Usman
Yesterday, Tuesday 12th October 2021, I had the distinct honour of being the Lead Speaker at a public lecture and presentation of an awards ceremony […]
Anambra Elections: Police committed to securing public space, says IGP
….assures safe and electoral process in Anambra By Chimezie GodfreyThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has assured the nation of the commitment of […]
CHRICED flays attempts to intimidate, silence HEDA boss, Suraj
By Chimezie Godfrey The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned attempts by certain individuals to use institutions of the Nigerian […]
Nigeria determined to target drug cartels’ assets, Marwa assures at UN
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has assured the international community of Nigeria’s preparedness and […]
Senate confirms Justice Yusuf as Chief Judge of FCT High Court
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Husseini Yusuf as the Chief Judge of FCT High Court. This followed the presentation and consideration […]
Bill seeking 6 additional law school campuses scales 2nd reading @Senate
A Bill seeking to create six additional campuses for the Nigerian Law has scaled second reading at the Senate. This followed the presentation of the […]
Center for civilians in conflict appoints new Nigeria country director
Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), an International NGO, has appointed Dr Benson Chinedu Olugbuo as its New Country Director in Nigeria. This is contained […]
NHRC trains Military on mainstreaming human rights, civilian protection in counter terrorism
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday begun a training session for the military on mainstreaming human rights principles and civilian protection into counter-insurgency […]
SERAP to Buhari: Withdraw ‘impermissible conditions on Twitter’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently withdraw the impermissible conditions imposed on Twitter pending the final determination of […]
APC and Struggle for New Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
On October 1, 2021, Nigeria’s sixty-first independence anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari, in a national broadcast, acknowledged that, ‘the past eighteen months have been some of […]
IPOB: Court orders probe of Emene killings, Nzuko Umunna hails verdict
By Chimezie Godfrey An Enugu State High Court has ordered the Enugu State Government to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the […]
We’ll protect firemen, assets — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protect fire fighters and their equipment from physical attacks while responding to emergencies and disasters. Sola Fasure, […]
61st Independence: Group urges govt to promote religious tolerance, harmony
The Christian Empowerment Forum, an NGO, has urged the Federal Government to promote religious tolerance, harmony, inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic understanding among the citizens. Mr Ifunnaya […]
Publish names of suspected looters of N6trn NDDC funds, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, […]