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Rights

August 5, 2024

Hunger protest mobiliser Adaramoye ‘abducted’ in Abuja by SSS

Mr Adaramoye, in his statement, urged Nigerians “to come out in large numbers to continue these protests on Monday until our demands are met.”

Michael ‘Lenin’ Adaramoye
August 3, 2024

Atiku asks ICC to hold Tinubu, police accountable for opening fire on protesters

“Tinubu must demonstrate true leadership by immediately addressing and implementing the demands of the Nigerian people,” said Mr Abubakar.

TINUBU SPEAKING WITH ATIKU [credit: Thecable.ng]
August 3, 2024

Police tear-gas, brutally march on protesters in Kano

Scenes of brutal force by security operatives characterised the containment of the widespread protests by the Nigerian authorities.

Screenshot from video of Police attacking protesters in Kano
August 3, 2024

Lagos govt intervenes in alleged rape of ARM Pension employee

In an interview, the commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Cecilia Dada, said this on Saturday.

ARM Pension; Cecilia Dada
August 3, 2024

UNICEF lauds Katsina, Kano for accepting Universal Child Benefit

UNICEF has commended the Katsina and Kano governments for expressing interest in piloting the Universal Child Benefit.

Children in Nigeria
August 3, 2024

#EndHunger protesters threaten to march through streets of Lagos on Monday

Mr Soweto said protesters would cease occupying the park in Ojota and march through the streets if their demands were unmet by Sunday night.

Protesters at Ojota
August 2, 2024

#EndHunger: Security forces aimed to kill Nigerians protesting, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International has condemned Nigerian security operatives for “deliberately” killing protesters during Thursday’s nationwide demonstrations.

Police teargasing protesters in Nigeria
August 2, 2024

#EndBadGovernance: Fleeing protester shot dead in Kaduna

Then, a body slumped. One of the fleeing protester’s body turned cold. “Officer, wait, wait, wait!” was the frantic voice that followed.

Screenshot from video from incident scene
August 2, 2024

Handle protesters professionally, CODE tells security agents

According to CODE, it is not only the duty of the government to listen but also to act decisively in addressing the root causes of these frustrations.

Police tear-gassing protesters
August 2, 2024

#EndHunger Protest: NSCDC boss condemns attacks on security operatives

Ahmed Audi, NSCDC commandant general, has condemned attacks on security operatives during the ongoing nationwide protests.

NSCDC