Category: Judicial
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UN URGES NIGERIA TO FULLY IMPLEMENT DISABILITY ACT FOR INCLUSION
UN calls for bold action to protect rights and dignity of 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. At a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, UN Coordinator Muhamed Fall stressed the need to move from law to action on Nigeria’s Disability Act, aligning with UN disability rights frameworks. Despite some progress, more effort is needed to remove barriers…
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NASARAWA ASSEMBLY URGES FAIRNESS IN PENSIONERS’ GRATUITY PAYMENTS
Pensioners demand dignity as Assembly calls for equal and transparent gratuity disbursement. Nasarawa State House of Assembly, through Finance Committee Chairman Hudu Alhaji, called on the State Bureau for Pension Administration to fairly and objectively disburse gratuities to all pensioners without favoritism. Praising Governor Abdullahi Sule’s focus on pensioners’ welfare, the Assembly urged increased efforts…
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SENATOR AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN BARRED FROM RESUMING DUTIES PENDING COURT APPEAL
National Assembly cites pending legal case, refuses to allow suspended senator back despite end of six-month ban. The Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, informed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that no administrative action will be taken on her September 4 resumption notification due to an ongoing Court of Appeal case. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended…
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BADEGGI FM SAYS OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENT WITH NIGER GOVT FAILS
Legal battle continues as Badeggi FM’s bid for amicable resolution collapses amid government shutdown. Badeggi FM told Minna High Court that attempts for an out-of-court settlement with Niger State government have failed. The case, triggered by the station’s forced closure over alleged incitement, awaits reassignment after the vacation judge stepped down. The dispute has drawn…
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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…
