Umar Abubakar was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force on the 6th day of May, 2026, a few days before his wedding. He was never granted bail. He was never convicted. But he was held in Prison anyway in violation of his fundamental rights to liberty and freedom of movement. He had a right to
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has constituted eight committees ahead of the May 29 inauguration and handing-over ceremony to usher in Sen. Bassey Edet Otu. The committees according to a release by Mr. Christian Ita, media aide to the governor, those who may not be able of the service he or she
By Archibong Jeremiah Civil Military Legal Desk officers of the Nigerian Army, investigative journalists and human rights advocates have been trained by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung on benefits of collaborating while protecting the fundamental human rights of Nigerians. The 3-day workshop which was held in Lagos State was described as “apt” by Hon. Abdulrasak Sa’ad Namdas,
By Ushang Ewa The Nigeria Bar Association Legal Profession Regulation Review Committee (NBA LPRRC) will on today (Monday) hold a town hall meeting, a written notice sighted by CrossRiverWatch reveals. The meeting themed; “The State of Legal Profession in Nigeria” is slated for 9:00 AM at the Transcorp Hotel in Calabar, the Cross River State