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Human Rights

May 2, 2025

ECOWAS parliamentarians beg Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to return to bloc

The three countries officially quit ECOWAS earlier this year, claiming the bloc had deviated from its founding principles by becoming the West’s stooge.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders
April 24, 2025

Council Polls: Lagos assembly summons electoral commission over guidelines

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa agreed that LASIEC must appear before the House to present their preparations and ensure transparency in the electoral process.

Lagos Assembly
January 1, 2025

I will use 2025 to advance rule of law in Nigeria: NBA President

President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, says he will intensify advocacy for preserving the rule of law and human rights in 2025.

Nigerians protesting and lawyers
December 14, 2024

NHRC records 339 rights violation cases in Gombe

Mr Alola-Alfinti said the cases were on the increase due to sustained enlightenment campaigns on human rights violations in the state.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
December 13, 2024

Boko Haram degraded through enhanced security funding, says Tinubu’s govt

He said the security issue was a major priority to the administration, adding that it was visible by providing security kits and hardware.

TINUBU; BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS
August 18, 2024

Over 1,000 Nigerians in detention for protesting against Tinubu’s harsh economic policies: Amnesty International 

“Today, 441 people were arraigned in Kano, in what is set out to be an unfair trial based on trumped up charges,” said Amnesty International.

#EndHunger protesters and sleeping Tinubu
August 10, 2024

#EndBadGovernance protesters suffered attacks from police, armed thugs under Tinubu’s watch: Amnesty International

Amnesty International said the protests have resulted in over 23 deaths nationwide as police unleashed mayhem on protesters.

Screenshot from video of Police attacking protesters in Kano
August 6, 2024

PM Hasina’s Resignation: UN urges peaceful transition in Bangladesh

Top United Nations officials have called for a peaceful and democratic transition in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned.

Bangladesh violence
July 11, 2024

With hopeless youths in Africa, ‘autumn will turn to winter,’ things will get ugly: Obasanjo

“If you want to kill any human being, take hope and cut away his life,’’ Mr Obasanjo said.

Olusegun Obasanjo
July 9, 2024

Israeli attack hits Syria’s coastal port city

The Israeli forces targeted a site in the vicinity of the city.

RAVAGED SYRIA [ Credit: NPR]