Killings, Kidnappings, Abandoned Children Increasing In Nigeria – NHRC
November 13, (THEWILL) – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported a sharp rise in killings, kidnappings and incidents of abandoned children in Nigeria. Presenting its data in Abuja, on Wednesday, at a civil society consultation on human rights, NHRC’s Rights Adviser, Hillary Ogbona, called for an urgent need for decisive action to protect…
Kila Canvasses End To War In Gaza
LAGOS – Prof. Anthony Kila, The Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) has called for an end to the over one-year ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. He ascribed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East to a collection of human flaws…
President Tinubu is a patriotic leader; Nigerians will thank him later
Nigeria should be an economic powerhouse not only in Africa but globally because of its enormous human and natural resources, read more President Tinubu is a patriotic leader; Nigerians will thank him later…Stakeholders raise concern as non-communicable diseases claim 684,000 Nigerians
The recent report that over 684,000 Nigerians die from non communicable diseases, NCDs, annually, is a source of concern. Non communicable diseases are diseases that are not contagious. Most Nigerians have been battling with communicable or infectious diseases like cholera, Human Immuno Virus, HIV, tuberculosis among others…Trapped Zama Zama’s: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s ‘smoke them out’ remarks are irresponsible and inhumane
Trapped Zama Zama’s: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s ‘smoke them out’ remarks are irresponsible and inhumane
NHRC, CSOs brainstorm on state of human rights, safety of defenders
By Emma Okereh The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Wednesday, inaugurated the human rights defenders forum. The event took place simultaneously with a consultative meeting of the commission with civil society organizations on the state of human rights in the country. In his speech at the occasion…
Judge upset with delays in charging suspects
Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell said she is taking note of possible constitutional breaches being committed by police officers, who hold Corporate Area residents in custody for lengthy periods before placing them before the courts. “I don’t know if the police are not aware of the constitutional rights being breached or they just don’t care…
Argentina, Determined to Implement Federal Gambling Protections
The Chamber of Deputies in Argentina has identified the key stakeholders and committees tasked with creating a federal framework to mitigate gambling harm and address problematic gambling behaviors. Beginning Wednesday, November 13, a new “working project” will launch to develop federal protections, standards, and rights aimed at reducing gambling-related harm. …
UAE: Missed your ILOE renewal? How to check if you have a Dh400 fine
Fines are recorded by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) through the ‘ILOE Quick Pay’ portal. Picture used for illustrative purposes. Image Credit: Afra Alnofeli/Gulf News Dubai: If…