Friday, November 6, 2026

Rights

May 14, 2025

UN says U.S. deportations raise serious human rights concerns

OHCHR has received information from family members and lawyers regarding more than 100 Venezuelans believed to be held in CECOT.

Deportees
May 13, 2025

Health workers threaten strike over delay in payment of pay rise arrears

They urged the government to consider the implications of the resumption of the suspended strike action on the health sector.

HEALTH WORKERS IN KADUNA
May 13, 2025

UNHCR warns Germany over stricter border controls

UNHCR has expressed concern over Germany’s decision to tighten border controls and reject asylum seekers at its borders.

Ukrainian refugees in Poland
May 13, 2025

Nigeria’s security forces shameful, says Amnesty International amid bandits’ attacks on villagers

“The ongoing failure of security forces to take sufficient steps to protect villagers from these predictable attacks is utterly shameful,” said Amnesty International.

Bandits
May 13, 2025

Rights Violation: ECOWAS court orders Senegal to pay ex-minister CFA6 million compensation

It declared that Senegal violated Diop’s right to freedom of movement, in breach of Article 12(2) of the African Charter.

ECOWAS Court
May 12, 2025

UN Women, stakeholders urge Governor Fintiri to assent disability inclusion bill

The UN Women and other stakeholders called on Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to assent to the bill promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Adamawa.

Amina Bello and others at the event
May 12, 2025

Cases of attacks on journalists in Nigeria worsened in 2024: Report

Journalists in Nigeria face a myriad of safety and security challenges, including unlawful arrest, abduction, assault and prolonged detention.

Police attacking journalist
May 9, 2025

NHRC receives 124 rights violation complaints in Kano

The NHRC coordinator in Kano, Shehu Abdullahi, stated this in an interview on Friday.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
May 8, 2025

Tariff Hike: Court dismisses MultiChoice’s suit seeking to stop FCCPC’s sanction

Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the suit was an abuse of court process.

DSTV, GOTV
May 8, 2025

Fans celebrate VDM’s release from EFCC custody

“How can EFCC accuse someone who isn’t wealthy of money laundering? I’ve done a lot of charity work, and they’re wondering where I get the money from…,” said VDM.

Very Dark Man