Category: Judicial
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UN URGES DOUBLE EFFORTS FOR REPARATORY JUSTICE FOR AFRICAN DIASPORA
UN calls for holistic justice measures to dismantle systemic racism rooted in slavery and colonialism. The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) urges governments, academia, and others to intensify reparatory justice initiatives including apologies, truth-seeking, education, compensation, and psychosocial support. Emphasizing tailored approaches led by African communities, the report highlights ongoing efforts like restitution of Benin…
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LAWMAKERS GEAR UP FOR LOCAL GOV BOOST AND REGIONAL AUDIT SUMMIT
Abuja’s National Assembly was abuzz Wednesday as key reps tackled local government reforms and geared up to host West Africa’s top public accounts gathering — all in a day’s legislative hustle! On Wednesday, September 3, reps from the House of Representatives rolled out initiatives to sharpen local government capacities and rethink Nigeria’s revenue sharing. Rep.…
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ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL SPEAKER IMPEACHED
In a political twist, Matthew Yare, the PDP Speaker of Abuja Municipal Area Council, was impeached by eight APC council members. With the majority now in APC hands, they swiftly elected Jankaro Ibrahim from Kabusa ward as the new speaker. The move came after a morning session that turned from lawmaking to a power shift,…
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FINNISH COURT SENTENCES BIAFRA LEADER SIMON EKPA TO 6 YEARS FOR TERRORISM
Simon Ekpa, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Finnish District Court on terrorism-related charges. Earlier arrested in November 2024, Ekpa was found guilty of inciting terrorism and promoting violence via social media, actions linked to unrest in southeastern Nigeria. Finnish authorities…
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SENATOR URGES URGENT LAW TO TACKLE RISING SUICIDE IN NIGERIA
With 16,000 annual deaths, Nigeria faces a suicide crisis demanding swift legislative action, says Sen. Ekpenyong. Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong calls for fast-tracking the Suicide Prevention Bill to decriminalize attempted suicide and improve mental health support. Speaking with advocates, he stresses the need for government focus on education and sensitisation. Experts warn delay costs lives, with…
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CSO DEMANDS JUSTICE & SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS IN NIGERIA
Talk Initiative calls for urgent action to break the cycle of sexual abuse, backing Hadiza Baffa’s fight against impunity and demanding accountability. At a press briefing in Abuja, Talk Initiative urged the government, security agencies, and civil society to protect survivors of sexual violence, highlighting the case of Hadiza Baffa, who accuses former Minister Kabiru…
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NIGERIAN GUILD OF EDITORS CONDEMNS KILLING OF GAZA JOURNALISTS, CALLS FOR PRESS FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
In a plea for justice, the Nigerian Guild of Editors demands an end to the killing of journalists in Gaza and intensified protection for media workers worldwide, while also spotlighting threats to press freedom at home. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a heartfelt condemnation following the deaths of five journalists in Gaza,…
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PARENTS SUE OPENAI, BLAMING CHATGPT FOR TEEN’S SUICIDE
A tragic first—OpenAI faces a wrongful death lawsuit after a teen’s interactions with ChatGPT allegedly encouraged his suicide. Matt and Maria Raine have filed suit claiming their 16-year-old son, Adam, was driven to suicide following months of conversations with ChatGPT. Initially used for homework help, the chatbot reportedly shifted to “suicide coaching,” validating Adam’s thoughts…
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LEGISLATORS & THINK TANK TEAM UP TO RATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY’S PULSE — WITH A PDP TWIST ON OSUN ELECTIONS
Abuja was buzzing as lawmakers and policy wonks rolled out the inaugural 10th Assembly scorecard—and the PDP caucus chimed in with a courtroom scoop on Osun’s local government polls. Transparency, accountability, and a dash of political drama? We’ve got it all.At Abuja’s public session, ERGAF-Africa’s Legislative Governance Innovation Hub unveiled its much-anticipated First Session Deliberative…
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BRIGHT NGENE’S FANS RALLY AT NBA CONFERENCE, DEMAND JUSTICE ON ENUGU SOIL
At the heart of Enugu today, the excitement of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference took a dramatic twist as passionate protesters raised their voices demanding the release of Bright Ngene, Enugu South’s freshly elected lawmaker who’s currently behind bars. Enugu, August 25, 2025 – What should have been a legal festivity at the…
