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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark ruling, has declared the National Assembly’s controversial $110 billion vehicles and allowances plan illegal, ruling that spending $40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and $70 billion on support allowances for newly elected members violated procurement laws, constitutional obligations and public trust. The court also ordered the President of the …

Decoding “repeat attacks” and “routine targeting” of law enforcement personnel in Gaza, OHCHR said they were killed while directing traffic and patrolling busy streets and markets. This “systematic targeting” of key public institutions and workers has led to the collapse of civil and public order since the Hamas-led terror attack in Israel sparked war in Gaza on October 7, 2023, …

[Press Release] The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has issued a strong condemnation of the Nigerian military for what it described as the most troubling era for human rights, accusing the military high command of attempting to justify the unlawful killing of a civilian and progressively eroding public confidence in civil-military accountability. The Human Rights Writers Association of …

Around five million people – or 47 percent of the population – are currently experiencing crisis or more severe levels of acute food insecurity (Stage 3 and above). Meanwhile, another 1.4 million people are trapped in the “emergency” phase, and that number is expected to continue to grow as the year goes on. “Families are increasingly pushed beyond their capacity …

The combination of increased measles transmission and increased international travel creates conditions that can accelerate the spread of the disease during large-scale events, the UN-backed Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) be warned in a state of alert. They urged authorities to step up surveillance, identify areas of highest risk and ensure that travelers have access to vaccination information and services …

Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with Special Operations Forces, have rescued 360 civilians, mainly women and children, abducted by terrorists from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of ​​Borno. Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, theater commander of Operation Hadin Kai of the North East Joint Task Force, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the rescue …

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Zone D South West, has vowed to commence a peaceful protest at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, in Oyo State on Monday. The protest, according to the union, was to demonstrate their condemnation of the suspension of several students of the institution for their alleged involvement in peaceful protests …

Nigerian army troops have arrested a suspected terror kingpin, Kachalla Halilu, during a targeted intelligence-based operation in a busy market in Zamfara state, as security forces step up efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the northwest. The suspect was arrested at Shinkafi Weekly Market by officers from the 8th Division Garrison following credible intelligence following his movement to the location. …

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Abayomi Ademola Tunisia endured a difficult end to their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a tough 5-0 defeat to Belgium in an international friendly on Friday. The result extends the Carthage Eagles’ winless streak to three games, having recorded one draw and two losses prior to the tournament. Belgium took control of the match through Leandro …