6 h. ago CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching

Tribune Online CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafisanjani, on Friday, strongly condemned the brutal killing of at least 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Four suspected ritualists arrested for killing Rivers underage sisters

The Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested four suspects including a native doctor and a teenage girl over their alleged involvement in the murder of two siblings who were drugged and slaughtered at the Ogbodo Pipeline area of Rukpokwu in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the State. The police said one of Read More

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55 h. ago Activist Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of Tantita Security Personnel, Calls For Swift Action  

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the recent killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm tasked with protecting Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. According to The Guardian, while reacting to the tragic development on Monday in Abuja, Adeyanju described the attacks as a direct […]

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65 h. ago LP spokesman slams NLC’s call for Abure’s probe as political gimmick

The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has dismissed the recent call by the Nigeria Labour Congress for the probe of the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and others over allegations of forgery, describing it as a waste of time and a political ploy. Arabambi, in a statement on Tuesday, said the Read More

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3 d. ago Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju

Tribune Online Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju A human rights lawyer and activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns over the killings of personnel and officers of Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm dedicated to safeguarding Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines and critical infrastructure. Adeyanju, who spoke on Monday in Abuja, noted that these acts not only threaten the lives of […] Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju Tribune Online

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5 d. ago IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe

By Christopher Oji The intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 , Adegoke Fayoade, has thwarted an alleged  attempt by the Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State, Oluwashina Ogungbade, to discontinue investigations into murder allegations against Elijah  and four other persons. The Ogun State […] The post IGP, AIG stop move to free alleged murder suspects, human rights lawyer calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi

Tribune Online Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Oghenejabor Ikimi is the National Chairman of the Centre for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged (CENTREP). The Warri-based human rights activist and lawyer speaks to EBENEZER ADUROKIYA on the development in Rivers State. What is your take on the National Assembly endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State? I’m […] Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Tribune Online

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9 d. ago We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige

Tribune Online We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige Aderonke Ige, a lawyer, human rights activist, advocate for organically African development, is social justice crusader, environmental justice advocate and founder of Help Initiative for Social Justice and Humanitarian Development (HI), whose work spans the intersections of social justice, environmental justice and the intersections of women’s rights in these development agendas. She speaks with ADEOLA […] We have to narrow lens on social reproduction, how frameworks automatically become burdensome to women —Aderonke Ige Tribune Online

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1 week ago NBA condemns Rivers Assembly’s call for DSS probe of Chief Judge

Tribune Online NBA condemns Rivers Assembly’s call for DSS probe of Chief Judge The NBA declared that the judiciary should not be intimidated into succumbing to bullying or political pressure in discharging its duties. NBA condemns Rivers Assembly’s call for DSS probe of Chief Judge Tribune Online

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1 week ago Shooting: Osun community, Adeleke’s aide disagree over 10 suspects’ release

The Egbedi Community in Osun State on Monday called for a probe into how suspects arrested in connection with the recent shooting of some residents were released by the police. The community mentioned that the Special Adviser to Osun State Governor on Chieftaincy Matters, Adams Akindere, masterminded the release of the 10 suspects arrested in Read More

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1 week ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Murder Of Girlfriend, Phone Theft In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga, 39, and stealing her mobile phone after committing the crime. Police Public Relations (PPRO) in the state, DSP Timfon John while addressing Journalists on Monday, said the victim was trailed to his […]

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1 week ago Widow seeks justice for husband beheaded in A’Ibom boundary crisis

A widow, Mrs Immaculate Akpan, has cried out to both the federal and state governments and public-spirited individuals for assistance over the gruesome murder of her husband who was beheaded when armed hoodlums allegedly from Eket Local Government Area invaded Ndito Eka Iba village in Ibeno Local Government Area. PUNCH Metro gathered that her husband, Read More

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1 week ago Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said any probe by security agencies could bring “needless embarrassment and undeserved Read More

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1 week ago “This is the height of lawlessness”: IPOB lawyer slams unlawful detentions in Anambra

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Human rights lawyer and counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor has spoken out over the continued detention of some citizens of Anambra State for several weeks without charges being filed against them or trials in any court of law. In a public statement over the weekend, […] The post “This is the height of lawlessness”: IPOB lawyer slams unlawful detentions in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lawyer writes minister, gives VIO seven days to vacate FCT roads

A human rights activist and public interest lawyer, Abubakar Marshal, has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the continued operations of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, known as VIO, despite a court order barring them from impounding vehicles and imposing fines. Marshal, in a letter dated March 12 to Read More

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2 w. ago “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has challenged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide concrete evidence of her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Adeyanju emphasises that without verifiable proof, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims will remain mere accusations. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of making inappropriate advances during a visit to his residence in December 2023, leading to […] The post “Provide Evidence To Court That Akpabio Sexually Harassed You” – Deji Adeyanju Tells Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification A new twist was introduced on Thursday in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged age falsification. Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oyo inferno: Senator sympathises with victims, calls for probe

The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed deep sympathy over the devastating fire incident that ravaged the Aleshinloye market in Ibadan on Tuesday night. PUNCH Online reports that over 70 shops and goods worth millions of naira were razed by the inferno. Alli, in a statement on Read More

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2 w. ago Five suspected kidnappers arrested for Rivers stadium CSO, son’s death

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have arrested five suspected kidnappers who had been terrorising the capital, Port Harcourt and other parts of the state. Also, the police said the suspects were members of a syndicate allegedly involved in the murder of the Chief Security Officer of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Richard Timothy, Read More

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2 w. ago Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Wife Over Infidelity In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have detained a 42-year-old Victor Okoh for the alleged murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron local government area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John on Monday explained to Journalists in Uyo, the State capital, that the […]

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