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Rights group applauds court decision against trial of civilians…

By Edwin Nwachukwu Uganda, Jan. 31, 2025 - UN Human Rights spokesperson Liz Throssell welcomes today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Uganda to declare unconstitutional the practice of trying civilians in...

Human Rights crisis in DRC continues to deepen – UN

By Edwin Nwachukwu Geneva, Jan. 31, 2025 - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says the human rights...

Angola Demands Rwanda Troops Leave DR Congo, ‘Urgent’ Talks

Angola’s president, Joao Lourenco on Wednesday called for the “immediate withdrawal” of Rwandan troops from the Democratic Republic...

Gaza: No safe pregnancies during Israeli assault

(Jerusalem, January 28, 2025) – The Israeli government’s blockade of Gaza and attacks on healthcare facilities have created serious and sometimes...

Lighting Up Africa: The transformative power of mission 300

By Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth at the African Development Bank Group Across...
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President Tinubu appoints new team for FERMA

President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new governing board and management team for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

TCM kicks as NCC approves 50% tariff hike for…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. With this approval, telephone subscribers will...

How 287 abducted Kaduna school children regain freedom

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has announced the release of 287 Kuriga school children unhurt after 16 days in the camp of their...

HURIWA describes Justice Ariwoola tenure as worst CJN ever

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has described the tenure of the retiring Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as...

Editors take 2024 Annual Conference to Bayelsa

Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said that its annual conference this year will be held from November 7 to 9, 2024 in Yeanagoa,...

HEDA petitions ICPC to investigate financial misconduct by MDAs

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has submitted a petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),...
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