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POLICY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY CENTRE (PLAC) STATEMENT ON THE REMAND OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST, OMOYELE SOWORE
Issued: 22 June 2026 The decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja to revoke the bail previously granted to human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and order his remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre has raised important concerns regarding personal liberty, fair hearing, and adherence to constitutional safeguards in the administration of justice. Courts possess […]
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June 22, 2026
House of Representatives Names New Minority Principal Officers as Ugochinyere Withdraws Leadership Bid
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 announced a new slate of Principal Officers for the Minority Parties, following the withdrawal by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere (APP: Imo) of his bid for the position of Minority Leader. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen (APC: Kaduna), announced the following members as […]
State Police Bill Passes House of Representatives, Senate Refers Proposal to Committee
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 passed a bill seeking to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to provide for the establishment of State Police, while the Senate, considering the same proposal, referred it to its Committee on Constitution Review for further consideration. In the House […]
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