Friday, June 19, 2026

Human Rights

June 18, 2026

UN extols Nigeria’s role in global peacekeeping, security, stability

The United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator, Mohamed Fall, has commended Nigeria for playing a key role in peacekeeping, security, and stability worldwide.

Mohamed Fall
June 10, 2026

Lagos assembly backs Oteshade family land claim

The lawmakers unanimously adopted the committee’s recommendations as resolutions of the House.

Lagos assembly members
March 21, 2026

I’ll dissolve task force over human rights violations, Lagos CP warns

The CP urged members of the public to report any misconduct to the police, assuring that all complaints would be thoroughly investigated.

Olohundare Jimoh
December 10, 2025

Protecting human rights key to building progressive society, says Soludo’s wife

Mrs Soludo said that understanding and protecting human rights were essential to making society stronger.

Nonye Soludo
November 26, 2025

Lagos: Amnesty International condemns violent eviction of Oworonshoki residents

The group decried the aftermath of the repeated, violent and forced evictions.

Amnesty International and scene of Oworonshoki demolitions
October 2, 2025

Nigeria urges ECOWAS court to expand access, adopt reforms

He said the ceremony was also an opportunity to reaffirm shared commitment to justice, integration, and the rule of law.

LATEEF FAGBEMI
September 30, 2025

Bauchi police to begin enforcing tinted glass regulations October 2

Mr Wakil said the clampdown is designed to curb road intimidation, eliminate illegal sirens, and enhance deterrence, thereby improving public safety.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
September 16, 2025

NHRC, UN advocate ethical, hate-free politics in Nigeria

Mr Yakubu said that the roundtable on ethical and hate-free politics was of immense value to the electoral process.

Mahmood Yakubu
August 27, 2025

Amnesty International decries Nigerian government’s continued harassment of Sowore

It stated that the latest arraignment of Mr Sowore was another attempt to suppress his fundamental rights.

Omoyele Sowore
June 3, 2025

Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo executed civilians, Human Rights Watch says

The 21 slain civilians included six men and one woman shot in the head near the Katindo military camp in Goma.

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