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Nigerian Sentenced in $6 Million U.S. Fraud Case

Nigerian Ehis Akhimie sentenced to more than eight years in U.S. prison over $6 million inheritance fraud targeting elderly victims

Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

Bandits kidnapped 40 worshippers during prayers in Zamfara, exposing collapse of peace deals in the troubled North-West region.

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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Nigerian Sentenced in $6 Million U.S. Fraud Case

Nigerian Ehis Akhimie sentenced to more than eight years in U.S. prison over $6 million inheritance fraud targeting elderly victims

Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

Bandits kidnapped 40 worshippers during prayers in Zamfara, exposing collapse of peace deals in the troubled North-West region.

Dangote Says Refinery Ends Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queues

Dangote refinery marks one year of petrol production, easing Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queues, cutting pump prices, creating jobs, and boosting industrialisation efforts.

Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque

The Zamfara mosque attack saw 40 worshippers abducted during dawn prayers, highlighting fragile peace efforts and worsening insecurity in northwest Nigeria