Human Rights

Nov
19
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Presidency Clarify On Signing Lesbianism, Gay Marriage And Others

Presidency Clarify On Signing Lesbianism, Gay Marriage And Others

Human Rights, International, Marriage And Love, News Flash
Presidency Speaks On Signing Lesbianism, Gay Marriage The Presidency has confirmed its absence at the signing of the ‘Samoa Agreement’, a partnership between the member countries of the organization of Africa, Caribbean (OACPS), the Pacific States and the Europen Union, amid a public outcry from civil society groups in Nigeria. The Samoa agreement is intended to serve as an overarching legal framework for the relationship between members of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific States for the next twenty years and was slated to be signed on November 15. The agreement covers sustainable development and growth, human rights, peace and…
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Nov
04
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Just-In: Court Orders Unconditional Release Of Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

Just-In: Court Orders Unconditional Release Of Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

Human Rights, Crime, Judiciary
Court orders unconditional release of ex-CBN gov Emefiele The Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the unconditional and immediate release of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice O.A. Adeniyi made the order following an ex-parte motion filed by Emefiele. In the motion, the ex-CBN governor was seeking his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pending the hearing and determination of the originating motion. After hearing the motion, the judge ordered Emefiele’s release. Emefiele named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Executive…
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Nov
01
2023
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NLC President Joe Ajaero Whisked Away By The Police At The Ongoing Protest In IMO State

NLC President Joe Ajaero Whisked Away By The Police At The Ongoing Protest In IMO State

Human Rights, Labour
NLC President Joe Ajaero Whisked Away By The Police At The Ongoing Protest In Owerri, IMO State Imo State Police Command operatives have arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. NLC President Speaks On Taking Bribe From Tinubu Govt To Suspend StrikeAttNews understands that Ajaero was whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. According to Vanguard, the development took place as hoodlums descended on protesters, smashing vehicles and inflicting wounds on labour members. At the time of filing this report, the whereabout of the NLC President is unknown as heavily armed security…
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Oct
07
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
News Breaking: NNPCL Speaks On Plan To Increase Petrol Pump Prises

News Breaking: NNPCL Speaks On Plan To Increase Petrol Pump Prises

Oil & Gas, Human Rights, Power & Energy
NEWS BREAKING: NNPCL Speaks On Plan To Increase Petrol Pump Prices The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has denied plans to increase its pump prices, AttNews reports. NNPC, in a statement issued Friday, said it values its customers’ patronage and does not intend to increase its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump prices. “Our retail stations sell the best quality products at the most affordable prices,” the statement read. The NNPC has increased its pump prices twice since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, declaring that “fuel subsidy is gone.” The increase has led to a rise in…
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Sep
20
2023
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Mohbad’s Death: We May Involve Interpol, Declare Naira Marley, Others Wanted – Lagos State CP

Mohbad’s Death: We May Involve Interpol, Declare Naira Marley, Others Wanted – Lagos State CP

Lagos, Human Rights
NEWSFLASH: We May Involve InterPol, Declare Naira Marley, Others Wanted Over MohBad’s Death – Police Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, says the police may declare persons of interests in the killing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, better known as MohBad, wanted if they do not honour the invitation for interviews, AttNews reports. The police boss also disclosed that the law enforcement agency may involve the International Criminal Police Organisation, commonly known as Interpol, if persons of interest in the case are abroad. Owohunwa gave the assurance on Wednesday afternoon during a meeting with #JusticeForMohBad campaigners, including actress Iyabo Ojo,…
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Aug
25
2023
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News Update: NYSC Confirms Tinubu’s Minister As Serving Corps Member

News Update: NYSC Confirms Tinubu’s Minister As Serving Corps Member

FGN, Human Rights
News Update: NYSC Confirms Tinubu’s Minister As Serving Corps Member Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has decried the suitability and legality of appointing Hannatu Musawa, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member as a minister by President Bola Tinubu. HURIWA questioned the appropriateness of the Nigerian Senate in allowing Musawa as a ministerial nominee, to ‘bow and go’ in spite of the controversy surrounding her NYSC certificate. The Rights group alleged that Hannatu Musawa abandoned her NYSC in Ebonyi State some years but later showed interest to complete it during which she was mobilised in 2023 and…
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Jul
25
2023
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Just In: After Face-Off With Prison Officials, DSS Rearrests Emefiele Despite Court Bail

Just In: After Face-Off With Prison Officials, DSS Rearrests Emefiele Despite Court Bail

Human Rights
BREAKING: After face-off with prison officials, DSS rearrests Emefiele despite court bail The Department of State services (DSS) has rearrested Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The operatives of the secret police took custody of Emefiele after a physical fight with officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The fight occurred in front of Nicholas Oweibo’s courtroom at the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Shortly after the brawl, the prison officials left the premises of the federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos.
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Jul
09
2023
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Bola Tinubu’s Forgery, Electoral Fraud Provoked Young Nigerians Like Mmesoma Into Criminality – Aisha Yesufu

Bola Tinubu’s Forgery, Electoral Fraud Provoked Young Nigerians Like Mmesoma Into Criminality – Aisha Yesufu

Human Rights
Bola Tinubu’s forgery, electoral fraud provoked young Nigerians like Mmesoma into criminality: Aisha Yesufu Mr Keyamo, while describing the student as “a brilliant girl, judging by her actual score of 249,” also cautioned critics against damaging her with their opinions. Aisha Yesufu, a human rights activist, said on Saturday that the country’s flawed electoral system has allowed more pupils to engage in exam malpractice. She tweeted in response to a thread started by former minister of state for labour and employment, Festus Keyamo. Mr Keyamo’s post was in response to Ejikeme Mmesoma admitting that she forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
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Jun
17
2023
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“If DSS Detains Emefiele Endlessly, His Arrest Will Become An International Issue” – Aondoakaa

“If DSS Detains Emefiele Endlessly, His Arrest Will Become An International Issue” – Aondoakaa

Human Rights
“If DSS Detains Emefiele Endlessly, His Arrest Will Become An International Issue” – Aondoakaa A former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has revealed that the arrest of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, will become an international issue if the Department of State Services (DSS) continue to detain him. While speaking in an interview with Arise TV, he said that the constitution states that anyone who is arrested should be charged to court within 48 hours. Aondoakaa called on the DSS not to act against the…
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