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CP Dantawaye Miller Assumes Office as FCT Police Commissioner

CP Dantawaye Miller takes over as FCT Police Commissioner, vowing to strengthen community partnerships and reinforce security across Abuja.

OpenAI to Launch First African AI Academy at UNILAG

OpenAI, backed by Adebayo Ogunlesi, announces its first African AI academy at UNILAG to advance AI research and talent development in Nigeria.

Delta Police Say Officers Can Search Without Warrants

Delta police say officers can conduct warrantless searches, sparking public concern about rights, accountability, and abuse of stop-and-search powers.

IGP Bans Police Officers in Mufti from Carrying Firearms

The Nigerian IGP has issued stringent rules about firearms possession for police personnel to minimize illegitimate conduct.

Tinubu Challenges Court’s Power to Order His Impeachment

Tinubu petitioned the court to dismiss the impeachment proceedings and denied any infringement of rights of the plaintiffs.

Alison-Madueke Defended By Human Rights Group

Nigerians have been asked to stop making unfounded allegations against Diezani Alison-Madueke and to put the rule of law front and centre by working with evidence based justice.

Nigerian Leaders Demand Sanctions Over Minors’ Arraignment

Prominent Nigerians criticize officials over the harsh treatment of young protesters, pushing for accountability and sanctioning key figures.

Amnesty International Demands Release of 50 Protesters Arrested in Abuja

Amnesty International Nigeria demands the release of 50 protesters arrested in Abuja, condemning the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrations.

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.

ECOWAS Court Grapples with Enforcement of Judgments

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice faces a significant...

Father Arrested for Trying to Sell Son for N20m

Child trafficking is a global problem that affects millions of children every year. According...

Former CBN Governor Faces Human Rights Abuse in Nigeria, US Group Says

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is being subjected...

ILO and ECOWAS Strengthen Their Collaboration to Combat Child Labor and Promote Unrestricted Movement

In a recent meeting at the Social Affairs Division of the Department of Human...

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CP Dantawaye Miller Assumes Office as FCT Police Commissioner

CP Dantawaye Miller takes over as FCT Police Commissioner, vowing to strengthen community partnerships and reinforce security across Abuja.

OpenAI to Launch First African AI Academy at UNILAG

OpenAI, backed by Adebayo Ogunlesi, announces its first African AI academy at UNILAG to advance AI research and talent development in Nigeria.

Presidential Pardon List Faces Review After Public Outcry

The presidency moves to review Nigeria’s presidential pardon list after public backlash over controversial inclusions and objections from key security agencies.

Olowu of Kuta Hails Ooni of Ife at 51, Calls Him a Rallying Point

Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Oyelude Makama, celebrates Ooni of Ife at 51, lauding his role as a unifier and promoter of Yoruba tradition.