Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Rights

September 9, 2024

‘Tinubu going too far,’ Amnesty International says after SSS’ invasion of SERAP’s office

Amnesty International criticised Mr Tinubu’s government for “going too far in his repressive attempts” against opposing voices.

Amnesty International
September 6, 2024

Net Rights Coalition criticises Tanzanian government for blocking access to X

“As a network promoting digital rights in Africa, we condemn the confirmed internet disruption in the country which limited access to X,” the coalition said.

X logo (formerly Twitter)
September 6, 2024

UN reports ‘appalling range’ of human rights violations in Sudan

Among the violations of international humanitarian law were war crimes such as sexual violence, torture, ill-treatment, murder, and mutilation.

Sudan crisis
September 6, 2024

71-year-old woman tells court how husband drugged, let dozens of men rape her

The defendant is not said to have asked them for money but instead gained satisfaction from watching others rape his wife.

Court room
September 6, 2024

UN officials to visit Nigeria over torture of civilians by security agencies

The visit aims to assess the treatment of individuals in detention and measure whether the country has strengthened its capacity to protect human rights.

Police brutalising civilian
September 5, 2024

Belgium: Victims of sexual abuse in Catholic Church appeal to Pope Francis for justice

The letter was published ahead of Mr Francis’ visit to Belgium in September, where the pope plans to meet with victims of the church.

Pope Francis
September 5, 2024

UN Women calls for more inclusiveness

The UN Women has called on private and public sector stakeholders to promote inclusiveness by ensuring women can access financial resources.

UN women logo
September 5, 2024

Mental Health: Lagos women seek more financial role for Nigerian wives

Taking up financial roles at home boosts women’s confidence and independence and gives them a stronger voice in household decision-making.

Nigerian women
September 5, 2024

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Kano commission seeks public support

Its chair, retired Justice Lawan Mohammed, made the call during the commission’s inaugural meeting at the Kano High Court on Thursday.

Protesters
September 3, 2024

We won’t renegotiate N70,000 minimum wage in Cross River: TUC

Meanwhile, the Cross River government said it was yet to take any position on implementing the new minimum wage.

Trade Union Congress (TUC)