34 h. ago ECOWAS ruling: Rights group urges Kano to repeal blasphemy laws

Rights group, Rivers in the Desert Nigeria, has called on the Kano State Government to immediately repeal its controversial blasphemy laws following a recent ruling by the Economic Community of West African States Court, which deemed them unlawful and incompatible with fundamental human rights. “It is unreasonable for any state to enforce religious laws that Read More

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59 h. ago Kano Government defends blasphemy laws, rejects ECOWAS Court verdict

The Kano State Government has firmly rejected a recent ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared aspects of read more Kano Government defends blasphemy laws, rejects ECOWAS Court verdict

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61 h. ago Kano Gov’t Defends Blasphemy Laws, Rejects ECOWAS Court Ruling

The Kano State government has rejected the judgement of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which recently ruled that blasphemy laws as applied in the state were inconsistent with international human rights standards. LEADERSHIP reports that in its April 9 judgement, the ECOWAS Court held that the provisions on blasphemy under the Kano State Sharia Penal […]

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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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4 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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9 d. ago Reject $1.08bn W’Bank loan, probe missing N233bn, SERAP tells Tinubu

Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead prioritise the investigation into allegations of missing public funds amounting to over N233bn. The organisation called for an immediate probe into alleged funds diversion in the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and Read More

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9 d. ago Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing funds, SERAP tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. It said the President should instead direct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted, or unaccounted for by various Read More

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1 week ago NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings

Tribune Online NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and civil society organizations in Kano State have commended President Bola Tinubu’s swift directive to security operatives to apprehend those responsible for the killing of 16 Hausa hunters in Uromi, Edo State. Speaking at a press conference in Kano, NHRC State Coordinator Shehu Abdullahi and Peter Hassan Tijani, Executive […] NHRC, civil society groups urge transparent probe into Uromi killings Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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2 w. ago Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition

Tribune Online Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition     As the world marks World Water Day 2025, the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has called for urgent action to safeguard Africa’s water resources from what it describes as the twin threats of climate change and water privatisation. In a statement made available to Nigerian Tribune, the coalition called on African […] Climate crisis not excuse to privatise public water, says water justice coalition Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy

Tribune Online Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy In spite of the Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024), existing legal framework surrounding surrogacy in Nigeria has not entrenched confidence in the system as experts highlight loopholes that make it fall short of expectations in relation to other jurisdictions while they call for urgent comprehensive legal structure to protect the rights of parties. ADEOLA […] Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission Bill (2024): Exploring family law, legislative gaps in surrogacy Tribune Online

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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 Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule The petitioners argued that the President's actions in Rivers State are unconstitutional and set a dangerous precedent for democratic governance in Nigeria and the broader West African region if nothing is done to address it. Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NHRC urges use of technology to promote, protect human rights

Tribune Online NHRC urges use of technology to promote, protect human rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the use of technological advancements to promote and protect human rights in the country. NHRC urges use of technology to promote, protect human rights Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers: Federal Gov’t Dragged To ECOWAS Court Over Emergency Rule

The federal government has been dragged before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), sitting in Abuja, over the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. In the suit dated March 20, 2025 and marked ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25, the applicants are seeking an order of the court to […]

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3 w. ago Oil sector: Embrace global standards, NCDMB urges stakeholders

Tribune Online Oil sector: Embrace global standards, NCDMB urges stakeholders “With the right mindset and strategic execution, Nigeria can continue to be a model for how Local Content can drive industrialisation, economic diversification, and national prosperity,” he stated. Oil sector: Embrace global standards, NCDMB urges stakeholders Tribune Online

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4 w. ago State of emergency declaration in Rivers, step in right direction — Omokri

Tribune Online State of emergency declaration in Rivers, step in right direction — Omokri “I unequivocally support the President's action and urge all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in keeping the peace and maintaining law and order in Nigeria.  State of emergency declaration in Rivers, step in right direction — Omokri Tribune Online

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