Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Rights

December 6, 2022

Two men docked in Lagos over alleged N270,000 iPhone theft

The men were each granted N200,000 bail, with two sureties each in like sum.

Court room used to illustrate the story
December 6, 2022

All #EndSARS protesters’ demands met, Buhari regime claims

Mr Maigari-Dingyadi advised Nigerians to channel their petitions to the committee through Whatsapp number 09062547073 or voice call to 08081257561, 08187635365, 08081257561.

A composite of #EndSARS protesters and Buhari used to illustrate the story.
December 6, 2022

Indonesia bans citizens, foreigners from having sex outside marriage

Indonesia’s parliament, on Tuesday, approved a new criminal code that bans sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail.

Indonesian couple
December 5, 2022

China’s overseas police stations supported by Nigeria, other host nations: Report

China has been accused of coercing more than 230,000 of its nationals, via the overseas police stations, to return to their country and face criminal prosecution.

Chinese overseas police stations
December 5, 2022

SSS won’t tolerate human rights advocacy; activists are bad for Nigeria: Bichi

Many Nigerians are victims of rights abuse, illegal arrests, torture, and abduction by the Yusuf Bichi-led secret police.

Director-General, SSS, Yusuf Bichi
December 4, 2022

Iran moves to abolish morality police in face of months-long protest

Observers say that the patrol officers, which went around the country in vehicles branded in green and white colours, had not been seen in weeks.

Iran Morality Police
December 3, 2022

Taraba-based journalist arrested for exposing corruption in Gov. Ishaku’s government: Report

The lead editor of Taraba Truth and Facts newspaper is being prosecuted for his report exposing the Taraba governor’s plan to sell the state liaison office.

Governor Darius Ishaku and Taraba-based journalist, Ayodele Samuel Oloye
December 3, 2022

CCD urges Gov. Emmanuel to pass discrimination against PWDs Act

He urged Mr Emmanuel to take appropriate measures to protect citizens with disabilities without further delay by adopting the Disabilities Act.

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities and Governor Udom Emmanuel
December 3, 2022

Group warns courts issuing orders against army chief, other heads of security agencies

The group, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said the trend, if not checked, will distract the security agencies from their constitutional duties.

A composite of COAS Yahaya Faruk, IGP Baba and EFCC Bawa used to illustrate the story.
December 2, 2022

Aminu Muhammed freed after three weeks in detention; to meet Buhari in Abuja

The university student was arrested after criticising Aisha Buhari as feeding fat public funds while the citizens suffered.

A composite of the First Lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari and Aminu Adamu Muhammed