Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has described the passing of a human rights activist and former Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has described the passing of a human rights activist and former Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association , Ikeja branch, Mr Adesina Ogunlana, as sudden and a great loss. This is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, in…Gov.
He said that the deceased, popularly called “Serubawon” by his colleagues, lived a fulfilled life by making positive impacts on the lives of the ordinary people during his lifetime. The Nigerian Army has said the soldier responsible for the death of a 16-year-old protester in Zaria, Kaduna State, has been arrested. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Army spokesperson Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. "On 6 August 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army received a distress call that some hoodlums gathered in Samaru…
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus, who is set to lead an interim government after the premier was ousted, called for calm and urged people to use the opportunity to build a better nation. "I fervently appeal to everybody to stay calm. Please refrain from all kinds of violence," the Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer said in a statement, a…
Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, the man Israel says masterminded the October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war, as its new political chief following last week's killing of his predecessor Ismail Haniyeh. The announcement came with the Middle East on edge as it awaited Iran's retaliation over the killing of Haniyeh in Tehran.…
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