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Three Killed in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment

KEY POINTS • Three passengers confirmed dead in train accident • Emergency teams deployed to rescue...

June 9, 2026

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WAEC Warns Schools Against Extorting WASSCE Candidates

KEY POINTS • WAEC condemns illegal fees imposed on candidates • Schools charging for free calculators...

June 9, 2026

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ECOWAS Court Orders Nigeria to Free Man Held 16 Years

The ECOWAS Court has ordered Nigeria to release a man held 16 years without trial and pay N20 million in compensation.

May 17, 2025

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ECOWAS Court Rejects SERAP’s Bid for Train Attack Compensation

The ECOWAS Court dismissed SERAP’s compensation claim for Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims, finding that it didn’t meet public interest standards.

November 15, 2024

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ECOWAS Court Finds Nigerian Government Violated Rights During #EndSARS Protests

The ECOWAS Court has ruled that Nigerian security forces violated the human rights of #EndSARS protesters in 2020. The court ordered compensation for victims and an investigation into the abuses.

July 11, 2024

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Nigerian Journalists Win Legal Victory: Cyberstalking, Insult No Longer Crimes

Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana announces a landmark victory for Nigerian journalists. They can no longer be arrested for vaguely defined offenses like cyberstalking or insult, thanks to a recent ECOWAS Court ruling. This decision strengthens freedom of expression and combats shrinking civic space in Nigeria.

May 17, 2024

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