Rights
Nigeria: Residents Of Jos Decry Heap of Refuse in Metropolis, Call For An End To Workers Strike
By Longtong Ibrahim Jos (Nigeria) - The heap of refuse and dirt littering the city of Jos in Central Nigeria and its environs has become...
Nigeria: Senate Passes Sexual Offences Bill Into Law
The Senate on Wednesday passed the Sexual Offences Bill, 2015 which prescribes life imprisonment for rapists and those who have sexual intercourse with children...
Freedom For Wasila
AFTER one year of legal mishmash, Wasila Umar, regained her freedom: she allegedly killed her husband, his three friends, and injured others. She was...
Jonathan Signs Violence Against Persons, Immigration Bills
By Olalekan Adetay Abuja (Nigeria) - President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday signed two bills, earlier passed by the National Assembly, into law. The bills, which have...
Egypt: Coptic Coalition Demands Maspero Killings Case Reopening
By Mahmoud Mostafa A report has been filed to the new Justice Minister, demanding the reopening of investigations into the case of the Maspero killings...