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National Human Rights Commission Raises Alarm Over Forced Evictions In Lagos, Market Closure In Anambra

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed grave concern over recent demolitions and forced evictions in Lagos State and the temporary closure of Onitsha Main Market in Anambra, warning that the actions raise serious human rights implications.

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Russian Man Convicted Of Assault After President Trump’s Son, Barron, Reports Woman’s Case To UK Police

A United Kingdom court has found a 22-year-old Russian man guilty of assaulting a woman in a disturbing case that drew unexpected involvement from Barron Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, who alerted UK police after witnessing the attack during a video call.

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Family Pleads With Edo Governor Okpebholo To Release Former Aide, Aigbogun Rotting In Detention Without Charges

A former Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Mr. Collins Aigbogun, has spent several days in police detention amid emotional pleas from his wife and family members, who are calling on the governor to intervene and order his immediate release.

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Nigeria Police Arrest Six In N7.7Billion Telecom Cyberfraud, Recover Houses, Phones, Laptops

The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC), has uncovered a large-scale cyber-enabled fraud syndicate that allegedly diverted airtime and data resources belonging to a Nigerian telecommunications company, causing an estimated financial loss of more than ₦7.7 billion.

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Lagos University Of Education Academic Staff Accuse VC Of Withholding Salary Arrears Despite State Release Of Funds

Academic staff of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) have accused the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bidemi Balikis Lafiaji-Okuneye, of deliberately withholding several months’ salary harmonisation arrears and other statutory entitlements.

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Lagos Police Teargas Anti-Demolition Protesters, Injure Several, Arrest Activists

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command on Wednesday fired teargas at protesters during a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, where demonstrators protested against the demolition and forced eviction of residents of Makoko community and other communities across the state.

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Lagos Govt Waging ‘War Against The Poor,’ Says Gani Fawehinmi Group, Demands Release Of Detained Protesters

The Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Organisation (GAFAMORG) has condemned the anti-poor and lawless actions of the Lagos State Government following the forced demolition of homes, shelters and workshops belonging to poor and working-class residents in Owode-Onírín, Oworonshoki and Makoko communities of the state.

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