The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State, says it received no fewer than 131 human right violation complaints in January. The state NHRC Coordinator, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, made …
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In a decisive move to reinforce the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to human rights, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) …
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The African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms Coalition (AfDec) has announced the launch of two landmark publications as part of activities commemorating the 10th year of existence of the …
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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on Federal and State governments to take legitimate measures to safeguard the rights and safety of internet users in Nigeria, stressing the frequent abuse …
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The governing council of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has appointed a nine-member committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation in light of recent allegations of sexual harassment and victimisation involving …
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Rimin Zakara: Kano Governor Directs Bayero University to Suspend Demolition Exercise
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has visited the Rimin Zakara community in Ungogo Local Government Area to express his condolences to the families affected by the recent demolition exercise …
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The Federal Government has approved the issuance of N758 billion in bonds to clear accumulated pension debts under the old Defined Benefit Scheme. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of …
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The Federal Government has repatriated 7,790 Nigerians from the Republic of Chad, where they fled to amidst the conflict of Boko Haram insurgency for almost a decade. Mr Dauda Illiya, …
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Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, has been remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun State after failing to meet his bail conditions. The Ogun State Police …
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Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has distributed wheelchairs and other assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state to celebrate one year in office. The assistive devices …