Friday, June 12, 2026

African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights

December 11, 2025

ECOWAS Court solicits member states’ cooperation on human rights judgment enforcement

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has called on member states to cooperate with the court to ensure the effective enforcement of its judgments, especially in human rights cases.

Justice Ricardo Gonçalves at ceremony to mark International Human Rights Day 2025
April 1, 2025

NHRC seeks prosecution of hunters’ killers, hails Edo governor’s swift response

Mr Ojukwu sought the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killings.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
August 20, 2024

Tinubu’s govt displaying ‘brazen impunity’ with terrorism allegation against NLC president: Amnesty International

“We urge the authorities to end this pattern of brazen impunity and respect the right of labour unions to agree or disagree with the government,” said Amnesty International.

NLC president Joe Ajaero and President Bola Tinubu
April 30, 2024

EFCC to arraign ex-CBN governor Emefiele on fresh charge May 15

The anti-graft agency accused Mr Emefiele of unlawfully approving the withdrawal of N124.8 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation.

Godwin Emefiele
January 8, 2024

Court awards N100 million damages to Emefiele in rights violation case

He, therefore, among others, sought an injunction restraining the respondents from further arresting him.

Godwin Emefiele