The Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has directed the Federal Government of Nigeria to compensate Oluwatimilehin Adebayo with ₦5million for violating his right to freedom …
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IHRC-RFT Condemns Alleged Discrimination, Unfair Practices in CBN Layoffs, Relocation
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) with ECOSOC Consultative Status, has condemned the alleged discrimination and unfair practices in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in …
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded the immediate release of detained human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). In a statement signed by …
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Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has disbursed N66.7 million to 6,679 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state donated by Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wammako (Sarkin …
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The Oyo State Government has increased the 2025 capital budgetary allocation for Persons with Disabilities by over 70 percent of what they received in 2024. Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde disclosed …
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IDPD: Policy Makers Urged to Create Equal Opportunities Devoid of Decriminalization for PWDs
Berikisu Abdullahi Yahuza Today is International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is an annual event established by the United Nations General Assembly …
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Lukman Abdulmalik On Thursday, Amnesty International launched a report on the #Endbadgovernance protests from 1st to 10th August 2024. The report entitled “Bloody August” was launched during a press conference …
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, reassured workers, pensioners, and other residents of his commitment to the welfare of the masses, especially workers, and pensioners in the state. He explained that …
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The United Nations General Assembly designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in honor of the sacrifice of the Mirabal Sisters. These brave …
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The Kano State Coordinator of the National Council for Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NCCRAN), Hajiya Aisha Haruna Kabuga, has stressed the need for governments at all levels to establish …