…he sat on several committees covering Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Born on April 3, 1956, Ocheja studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and was called to the Nigerian Ba…

…served on several committees, including Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Ocheja was born on April 3, 1956, according to biographical records. He studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and was called to…

…The original sentence sparked widespread criticism, including from Iranian musicians and human rights groups. Exiled singer Googoosh wrote on Instagram: “May these dark days come to an end, and may women regain the freedom to choose how they live and dress, and may artistic expression once again flourish in our preciou…

…into improvements in children’s lives. “Child labour is a violation of fundamental human rights and compromises children’s future,” Phala said. She stressed that implementation would require sustained financing, effective monitoring and collaboration among government institutions, workers’ and employers’ organisations,…

…also highlighted PUNCH’s presence across digital and print platforms and commended the human resources team for sustaining an environment where staff members could express themselves, which he described as rare among media organisations in Nigeria.

…step in before these leaders raise private militias for 2027”, she said. On his part, Human Rights Advocate, Babatunde Adeleke, expressed fears that the forthcoming general ejection could be a war zone. “The rhetoric coming out of Osun, Kebbi, and Borno is a direct call to anarchy. When leaders tell supporters to deal…

…Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Tabban in the Masafer Yatta area on Wednesday. Israeli human rights group B’Tselem said about 70 residents, including 28 children, were affected by the demolition and had not been warned beforehand or allowed to remove their belongings. The Israeli military says Palestinian homes in th…

…(YEAC-Nigeria) also confirmed the incident, saying its network of youth volunteers and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta reported that at least 37 people had died after inhaling what was locally described as “Indorama fuel.” Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, said the incident o…

…Advocacy Centre has confirmed the incident, saying its network of youth volunteers and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta received reports of the deaths. The Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene, said in a statement that no fewer than 37 persons suspected of oil theft died after inhaling wha…

…law enforcement, synergy, accountability in what we do as a Service, respect for Human Rights, and infrastructural/administrative reforms to enhance operational efficiency.Narrowing to your focus on accountability and human rights, before you came in as DG, the DSS was sort of known for arbitrary arrests and extra-judi…

…gas reportedly disrupted a pensioners’ protest in Alausa, Lagos, on Monday, prompting human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) to demand the arrest and prosecution of the officers involved. The pensioners had gathered at the Lagos State Government Secretariat and the House of Assembly complex to press for outstanding pens…

…you built. Shame on all of you- activist/humanrights lawyer, Dele Farotimi tells lawyers Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, says the emergence of social critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan,is a reflect of the failure of the judicial system to deliver justice to the common man.In a…

…intelligence, speed with precision, and firepower with discipline and respect for human rights. According to him, the ongoing trainers’ course was a strategic intervention to ensure that every squadron was properly trained, properly led, properly equipped and operationally ready. He charged the trainers to return to th…

…established by a group of Yoruba nationalists and activists, led by medical doctor and human rights activist, Dr Frederick Fasehun. Speaking at the event, the OPC’s re-elected President, Mr Wasiu Afolabi, promised that the group would work for the President the same way they did for his first shot at the presidency in…

…and other interventions. The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, also disclosed that he was appointed chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Review of the Electoral Act and serves on the Constitutional Review Committee. Reacting to allegations by former Senator Patric…

…and prosecutorial capacity, leaving it dependent on the police. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has, since 2015, compiled the names of persons and institutions that have been indicted for committing electoral offences by various Election Tribunals and Courts across the federation. So far, the only notable e…

…severe emotional distress, Agbro tragically took her own life. After a petition filed by human rights activist Comrade Israel Joe, the suspect was arrested and the Delta State Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe confirmed the arrest. In a newly released video, the suspect's wife says she is standing with her husband, w…

…through the Neo Black Movement of Africa. Over the decades, security agencies and human rights organisations have classified it as a "mafia-style gang" involved in cybercrime, traffication of human, illegal drug trading, business email compromise fraud, election fraud, intimidation, and violence.Operation Jackal IV: Wh…

…to stand for N50 million each, with one required to be a member of the singer’s family.Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore intervened in the case amid online concerns over the singer’s prolonged detention.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigeria…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Senator Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to withdraw immediately from the campaign council of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and concentrate on tackling the country’s wo…

Why I declined House of Reps ticket - Aisha Yesufu Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated the reason she declined the House of Representatives ticket offered her under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general elections.In an interview on Symfoni TV, Yesufu said her decision to…

…resigned from the board of a controversial African wildlife charity amid allegations of human rights abuses by its rangers.A spokesman for Prince Harry confirmed he is no longer a trustee of African Parks, as he prepares to relocate within days alongside the Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Last ye…

…and purposeful representation. Citing Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Abraham Lincoln’s definition of democracy as “government of the people, by the people, and for the people,” she stressed that the will of the people must remain the bedrock of everybody’s political aspiration. She also rea…

…and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and across Africa.Ikeja, Lagos state - An Islamic human rights group has given Nigeria's Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa, a fortnight to demonstrate a clear improvement in security across Sokoto state or step down from office.As reported by Leadership, the M…

…stand correctly. May Nigeria rise again.” Campaigns must follow laid down rules — Faro A human rights lawyer and Principal Counsel, Idris Faro & Co, Idris Faro, called on politicians to play by the laid down rules guiding campaigns ahead of the polls. “As the campaigns for the 2027 general elections commence, all polit…