9 h. ago BIPC Vs Dangote: Court Orders BIPC To Refile Suit, Fixes May 12 For Hearing

The Investment and Security Tribunal (IST) sitting in Abuja on Monday directed the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited and one other to refile her suit against Security & Exchange Commission (SEC), Dangote Industries and five others. Counsel to the plaintiffs, Joseph Henkyaa Esq however applied for the withdrawal of the motion to regularise all […]

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37 h. ago Farah Dagogo drags Tinubu, Akpabio, Abass, Ibas, others to court

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital,  has fixed May 12, 2025, for substantive hearing in a suit filed by a former National and State Assembly member, Farah Dagogo, against the suspension of both Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Assembly Members. The court granted […] The post Farah Dagogo drags Tinubu, Akpabio, Abass, Ibas, others to court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 17, 2025 for judgment in the N1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Israel Akanji,6 against the Nigeria Police and several others. In the fundamental rights enforcement suit marked FHC/ABJ/152/2025, Akanji is seeking […] The post Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy read more ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

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3 d. ago Court orders EFCC, others to file defence in Aisha Achimugu’s suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other respondents in a suit filed by socialite and businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to refrain from proceeding with her arrest and detention. The respondents named in the fundamental human rights enforcement suit include the Nigeria Police Force, Independent Corrupt Practices and Read More

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3 d. ago Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris

Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s recent decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, calling it a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement on Thursday, Amnesty International criticised the ban as “unlawful, […] The post Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Kano blasphemy laws violate human rights, ECOWAS court declares

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violate international human rights obligations. In the case filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative against the Federal Republic of Nigeria marked: ECW/CCJ/APP/41/23, the regional court held that key provisions of Read More

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4 d. ago NBC ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song unconstitutional – Amnesty

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Commission to ban Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, labelling the move a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Amnesty International described the Read More

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2 w. ago Experts Blame Weak Law Enforcement For Digital Rights Violation

A Digital Rights expert Friday Odeh has attributed weak enforcement of existing laws and limited public awareness to increase in digital rights violation of Nigerians. Odeh who is the Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, disclosed this in Makurdi during a One-Day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Civil Society Organizations,(CSOs) Government officials and the media […]

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2 w. ago Edo travellers killing disheartening, violation of right to life – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students has strongly condemned the killing of travellers in Esan North-East Local Government Area, Edo State. In a statement by its National President, Oladoja Olushola, NANS described the attack as “disheartening, highly condemnable, and a violation of the right to life.” The victims, who were travelling in a truck and Read More

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2 w. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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2 w. ago Price hike: Court delivers judgment on FCCPC case against MultiChoice May 8

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that its legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria is not an attempt to regulate prices but to address alleged exploitative practices and abuse of market dominance. This is just as the court fixed May 8 for judgment on the matter. The Read More

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2 w. ago Price hike: Court fixes May 8 for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja     The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has reserved judgment for May 8 in the suit by MultiChoice Nigeria against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services.   Justice James Omotosho fixed this after counsel […] The post Price hike: Court fixes May 8 for judgment in MultiChoice, FCCPC dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court fixes May 8 for judgment in FCCPC, MultiChoice price hike dispute

Tribune Online Court fixes May 8 for judgment in FCCPC, MultiChoice price hike dispute The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 8 to deliver judgement in the legal battle between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and MultiChoice Nigeria over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. The trial Judge, Justice James Omotosho, fixed the date after taking arguments from […] Court fixes May 8 for judgment in FCCPC, MultiChoice price hike dispute Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NGO trains Bayelsa private security operatives in human rights, community policing

A non-governmental organisation, Search for Common Ground Nigeria has organised a four-day capacity-building programme to sensitise private security operatives on issues surrounding human rights violations. The programme, which began on Tuesday in Yenagoa is tagged: ‘Capacity Building To Private Security Actors On Voluntary Principles,’ and is aimed at fostering inclusive community security approaches to addressing Read More

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3 w. ago Northern CAN chair calls for action against religious intolerance

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Rev. John Hayab, has urged religious bodies to unite in condemning the violation of religious rights across the country. He stated, “Religious rights violations affect both Christians and others. If we genuinely want to fight against Read More

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3 w. ago Family sues Ogun over monarch’s selection, alleges imposition

Justice M A Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu, has fixed May 21, 2025, for the hearing of the lawsuit filed against the Ogun State government by the Kankanbina ruling house of Ogere-Remo over the alleged imposition of the incumbent Ologere of Ogere-Remo, Oba James Obafemi Saliu. Others sued alongside Oba James Saliu Read More

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3 w. ago Family sues Ogun over wrongful selection, imposition of monarch 

Justice M A Akinyemi of the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu, has fixed May 21, 2025, for the hearing of the lawsuit filed against the Ogun State government by the Kankanbina ruling house of Ogere-Remo over the alleged imposition of the incumbent Ologere of Ogere-Remo, Oba James Obafemi Saliu. Others sued alongside Oba James Saliu Read More

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3 w. ago Court Blocks Trump’s Order Banning Transgender People From US Military

A federal judge has on Tuesday blocked the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C., ruled that Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights. Reyes was the second judge of the day to rule […]

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4 w. ago [UPDATED] Alleged N12.3bn fraud: Otudeko, others opt for out

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned till May 8, 2025, for a report of settlement in an alleged N12.3bn fraud case against Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, and three others. The court fixed the date following an agreement by all parties to allow the Minister of Read More

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