23 h. ago ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana

Ghanaian singer Charles Mensah, better known as Shatta Wale, has had his discrimination case against his home country dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting in Osborne, Lagos State. Judgment was delivered by the court in case number ECW/CCJ/APP/25/24. The lawsuit was brought by the musician against the Republic of Ghana and its Gaming […] The post ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Media professionals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nasarawa State have been urged to take the lead in exposing and addressing digital rights violations and data privacy breaches affecting residents across the state’s 13 Local Government Areas. This call was made yesterday during a one-day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Media […] The post Nasarawa Journalists, CSOs tasked to champion digital rights awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martin Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), urging greater respect for the rule of law and human rights. In a statement on X on Sunday, May 4, Obi criticised the manner of Otse’s arrest, describing […] The post Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Labour Act must be urgently reviewed to restore workers’ rights to organize –Comrade Oluwole Olusoji, National President ASSBIFI

    By Bimbola Oyesola Organising is a major duty of Organized Labour, but this has witnessed a significant decline over the years due to a clause in the Labour law. For Labour leaders this delay in reviewing Labour Act seems deliberate attempt by government to end unionism in country. We’re referring to those below […] The post Labour Act must be urgently reviewed to restore workers’ rights to organize –Comrade Oluwole Olusoji, National President ASSBIFI appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Justice And Fairness Under Threat? The Case of Aisha Achimugu And The Need For Due Process In Nigeria

  The recent arrest of Aisha Achimugu, a high-profile Nigerian business executive and socialite, has ignited vigorous debates across Nigeria and the global community about justice, the rule of law, and human rights protections. The circumstances surrounding her detention raise urgent questions about due process, governmental accountability, and Nigeria’s commitment to fair legal procedures—issues that […]

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1 week ago NCC vows to tackle online infringement, block illegal music websites

Nigeria Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has pledged to enforce its legal obligations to combat online intellectual property infringement and urged commercial music users to obtain proper licences from rights holders or their representatives. The Commission stated that this ensures creators are fairly compensated, supporting the music industry’s sustainable growth. In a […] The post NCC vows to tackle online infringement, block illegal music websites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CVFF: Shipowner urges focus on indigenous ownership, job creation boost

…Faults 2% levy on vessel docking By Steve Agbota A shipowner, Tunji Brown, has advocated the elimination of the waiver clause in Nigeria’s maritime regulations, urging its replacement with a “right of first refusal” provision to strengthen indigenous participation in the sector. Addressing journalists in Lagos yesterday, Brown, who formerly served as Secretary General and […] The post CVFF: Shipowner urges focus on indigenous ownership, job creation boost appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Femi Falana Calls For Federal Intervention In Rivers Sole Administrator’s Defiance

Prominent human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the immediate removal of Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas from his position as Sole Administrator in Rivers State. Falana’s demand stems from what he describes as a violation of due process and outright disregard for President Bola Tinubu’s authority. In a […] The post Femi Falana Calls For Federal Intervention In Rivers Sole Administrator’s Defiance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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 w. 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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