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Child Rights Act: South-South Stakeholders Say Significant Results Not Yet Achieved

Kingsley Chukwu4 days ago011 mins

Stakeholders in the South-South region have stated that the Child Rights Law is yet to yield significant results, urging relevant authorities to collaborate more effectively to safeguard the future generations. The stakeholders in Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, reacted to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey on the extent of the implementation…

Human Rights Organisation Condemns Bill Criminalising Non-voting In Nigeria

Kingsley Chukwu3 weeks ago04 mins

Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has condemned a proposed bill that seeks to criminalise non-participation in national and state elections. The Nigeria-based human rights organisation described the move in a bill before the National Assembly as unconstitutional and counterproductive. A statement by the organisation’s Senior Communication Officer, Obinna Ejiogu on Tuesday in Abuja expressed deep…