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Former NBA official calls on government to ease gun ownership rules to combat insecurity
Former NBA official Benjamin Chukwudi Okoko proposes legalizing gun ownership for self-defense while condemning the rampant extortion occurring at security checkpoints in Nigeria's South-East.
NLC Criticizes DSS Over Handling of Omoyele Sowore
The NLC has condemned the DSS for its aggressive and unprofessional conduct during the arrest of Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Critics Question Onanuga’s Assessment of Nigeria’s Economic Crisis
Rights advocates and community leaders are challenging statements by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga regarding the current economic state, arguing that infrastructure claims overlook the harsh reality of widespread hunger and inflation.
Kaduna Women Journalists Denounce Fatal Mob Attack Following Child Theft Allegations
The Kaduna chapter of NAWOJ has condemned a fatal mob attack in Mararaban Jos, praising police for arresting 24 suspects while warning against the dangers of jungle justice.
State Police Proposal Faces Criticism Over Potential for Abuse and Division
Kano-based activist A.A. Haruna Ayagi warns that decentralizing Nigeria's police force could trigger ethnic polarization, political intimidation, and operational chaos.
European Union voices opposition following recent executions in Jordan and Kuwait
The European Union is calling for a halt to executions in Jordan and Kuwait, asserting that capital punishment is cruel, ineffective, and fundamentally violates human rights.
Russian court imprisons Yabloko deputy leader for anti-war social media posts
A senior official in Russia's Yabloko opposition party, Maxim Kruglov, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for social media posts criticizing the war in Ukraine.
Aisha Yesufu Critiques DSS Involvement in Omoyele Sowore Legal Proceedings
Aisha Yesufu has questioned the involvement of the DSS in the case against Omoyele Sowore, arguing that the President should handle personal grievances through civil courts instead of utilizing state security agencies.
ECOWAS Court Mandates Nigeria to Pay N10 Million to Journalist Over Assault
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle for his unlawful detention and assault by police during the 2024 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests.
ECOWAS Court Orders Nigerian Government to Pay N10 Million in Damages for Assault on Journalist Jide Oyekunle
The ECOWAS Court has ordered the Nigerian government to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle for his unlawful detention and the seizure of his property by police during 2024 protests.