Sunday Ejike, Author at Tribune Online

charges against #EndBadGovernance protesters, International Human Rights Commission seeks FG's intervention over detained minors, The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Nigeria has expressed concern over a circulating video showing 124 protesters, including minors with visible signs of malnutrition and exhaustion, arraigned in court on Friday, 1 November 2024, for allegedly protesting against bad governance that affects their livelihood, a fundamental right protected by Nigeria's democratic constitution. The Commission made this known in a press statement issued on Saturday, 2 November, in Abuja by the Commission's Ambassador-at-Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah. Appealing to the Federal Government for a drastic intervention, the Ambassador-at-Large observed that the disheartening incident serves as a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility to protect human rights. He underscored the human rights concerns surrounding Nigerian minors in Kuje Prison and other correctional facilities, emphasizing that Nigerians must prioritize this issue, recognizing their shared obligation to protect human dignity within the global community. Furthermore, Dr. Hezekiah emphasized that the Organization strongly disapproves of juvenile delinquency in all its forms, including vandalism, theft, violence, and gang involvement. Nevertheless, it recognizes that individuals in correctional facilities retain their inherent dignity as human beings. While commending the presiding judge's intervention in halting the trial, he urged the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Law Enforcement Agencies, to thoroughly investigate and prevent such injustices, fostering a society where dignity and justice thrive. He implores the Nigerian Government to deepen its commitment to child rights, as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC), Nigerian Child Rights Act (2003), and the National Youth Policy (2019), through the Nigerian Child Rights Committee and Prisoners' Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRWA), to fulfill its responsibilities.SERAP gives Tinubu 48 hours

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Court summons Omobayo over alleged refusal to vacate Edo deputy governorship position

by Sunday Ejike

November 4, 2024

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday ordered the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Godwin Omobayo, to appear...

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by Sunday Ejike

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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen...

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by Sunday Ejike

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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in its entirety the arraignment for treason of children and minors who allegedly...

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by Sunday Ejike

November 3, 2024

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has announced a valedictory court session in honor of the late Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola...

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by Sunday Ejike

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt involving an international...

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#EndBadGovernance protest: Uproar as 28 minors, 86 adults face treason charge

by Sunday Ejike

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JUSTICE Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday granted a N10 million bail to each...

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#EndBadGovernance protest: AGF intervenes, seeks case file from Police

by Sunday Ejike

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The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN has directed the Nigeria Police to...

Abuja estate developers fault Wike over demolition of N200bn housing projects

by Sunday Ejike

November 1, 2024

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Abuja Estate Developers have faulted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the ways and manners...

UPDATED: Court admits 72 #EndBadGovernance protesters to N10m bail each

by Sunday Ejike

November 1, 2024

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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday granted a N10 million bail each to...

Sunday Ejike

UPDATED: Court terminates treason charges against #EndBadGovernance protesters

Court summons Omobayo over alleged refusal to vacate Edo deputy governorship position

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NHRC condemns minors arraignment

Supreme Court to hold special session in honour of late Justice Ayoola, November 11

NDLEA seizes N4.4bn worth cocaine at Lagos airport, grills 30 suspects

#EndBadGovernance protest: Uproar as 28 minors, 86 adults face treason charge

#EndBadGovernance protest: AGF intervenes, seeks case file from Police

Abuja estate developers fault Wike over demolition of N200bn housing projects

UPDATED: Court admits 72 #EndBadGovernance protesters to N10m bail each

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