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Feb

17

2024

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Sowore Called For The Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Detained IPOB Leader

Human Rights, News Flash, South East

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sowore made this plea during an interview on Arise Television, emphasizing that justice is crucial for peace and progress in Nigeria. "I would like to take this opportunity to request the release of Nnamdi Kanu. It is time for reason to prevail in the Nnamdi Kanu situation. This entire ordeal has been unnecessary," Sowore stated. He further added, "If you are not going to…

Jan

09

2024

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Court Fines FGN N100m For Violating Emefiele’s Rights

Abuja, FGN, Human Rights, Judiciary

Court Fines FG N100m For Violating Emefiele’s Rights The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has declared the prolonged detention of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emfiele, without trial as a flagrant violation of his fundamental rights. The court also slammed a N100m fine against the Federal Government and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission. It also restrained the FG and its agents from rearresting or detaining Emefiele without an order of court. The judgment was given in a fundamental human rights suit filed by the former CBN governor following his prolonged detention in the…

Dec

24

2023

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Supreme Court Has Opened New Window For My Release – Nnamdi Kanu

Human Rights, News Flash, South East

Supreme Court Has Opened New Window For My Release – IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Assures Supporters The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has described the Supreme Court ruling that blocked his bail as a new window for his freedom. Kanu stated this during his routine meeting with his legal team, led by his special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, and Barrister Nnaemeka, at the Abuja facility of the Department of State Services, DSS. Ejimakor, giving a report about Kanu’s remark, wrote via his X platform, “UPDATE: I met with #MNK today in tow with Barr Nnaemeka.…

Nov

24

2023

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IPOB Members Go Spiritual, Chosen 2 Days For Prayers For Their Leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Human Rights, News Flash, Religion

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have chosen two days to organise prayers for their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The prayers which are slated for Saturdays 2nd and 9th, December, 2023 may not be unconnected with the incarceration of the IPOB leader. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, made this known by posting the banner of the programme on his X account on Thursday. The poster read, “IPOB Worldwide, Let’s Pray for Onyendu on Dec 2, 2023 & Dec 9, 2023 @ 12 midnight Biafra Time.” Alongside the e-poster, Ejimakor wrote, “So Peter was kept in PRISON, but prayer for…

Nov

19

2023

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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…

Nov

04

2023

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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…

Nov

01

2023

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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…

Oct

07

2023

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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…

Sep

20

2023

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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,…

Aug

25

2023

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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…