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Tinubu Renames University of Maiduguri to Honour Late President Muhammadu Buhari

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University...

July 18, 2025

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Former Nigerian VP Atiku Resigns from PDP

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar has resigned from the PDP, citing irreconcilable differences and a...

July 17, 2025

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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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