Written by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “to urgently refer the allegations of vote buying and undue influence during the just concluded governorship elections in Anambra state to appropriate anticorruption agencies and the police for investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and […]
The law firm of Funmi Quadri & Co. hosted an exclusive networking reception for Nigerian and Canadian lawyers during the recently concluded International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada. The well-attended event provided a dynamic platform for legal practitioners and thought leaders from both countries to exchange ideas on cross-border collaboration, judicial reforms, […]
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel advisory warning British nationals against visiting six Nigerian states, citing worsening insecurity, terrorism, and kidnappings across multiple regions. In its updated Foreign Travel Advice published on GOV.UK and reviewed by our correspondent on Sunday, the FCDO stated that insecurity is spreading […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered a probe into the allegations that an oil firm, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, neglected oil spills that devastated B-Dere community in Gokana local government area of the state. The House raised concerns over the development following a petition written against the company by the community through […]
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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors. Tittle: … Continue reading “Advocacy Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)”
Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 60 years of long-term support and constant presence in the … Continue reading “Protection Rule of Law Officer at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)”
The US Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a devout Rastafarian who is seeking damages after his knee-length dreadlocks were forcibly shorn while he was in prison in Louisiana. Damon Landor is seeking permission to sue individual officials of the Louisiana Department of Corrections for monetary damages for violating his religious rights. “Without … Continue reading “Top US Court Hears Case Of Rastafarian Whose Hair Was Cut In Prison”
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said that the Nigerian government will have no moral ground to blame citizens for seeking help elsewhere if it cannot provide security. READ ALSO: Tinubu’s Govt Not Interested In Fighting Insecurity – Babachir Lawal Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics … Continue reading “FG Shouldn’t Blame Nigerians For Seeking Help If It Can’t Protect Them – Lawal”
The family of former President Shehu Shagari has announced the death of his last surviving wife, Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari. She passed away on Monday at the age of 89, after a prolonged illness. A statement signed by the eldest son of the former president, Captain Mohammed Bala Shagari, confirmed that Saratu died at … Continue reading “Ex-President Shehu Shagari’s Wife Saratu Dies At 89”
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development and its defence counterpart have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commence the local production of military hardware. The MoU also covers the construction of a military industrial complex at the Ajaokuta steel territory in Kogi State. The MoU, which contained two key components, was signed … Continue reading “Insecurity: Steel Development, Defence Ministers Sign MoU For Military Hardware Production”