Thursday, November 12, 2026

Rights

June 11, 2021

After Twitter ban, FG migrates to “anti-Muslim” Koo app

The Nigerians government’s brickbat with Twitter draws great similarities with that of the Indian government.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi
June 11, 2021

NANS President speaking for government, June 12 protest remains: South-West students

While Sunday Asefon was busy mouthing government’s position, students and staffs of Kaduna Polytechnic were being kidnapped.

President of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Asefon and June 12 Banner
June 11, 2021

People living with albinism suffer many rights abuses in Nigeria: TANA

A study by the United Nations identified Africa as the continent where physical attacks against persons with albinism are prevalent.

PWAs
June 11, 2021

Ayade, Yahaya Bello warn hard time awaits anyone caught protesting on June 12

The governors hinged their opposition to the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of association and expression to the unfavorable security situation in the state.

Cross River governor, Ben Ayade and Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello
June 11, 2021

Strike ineffective, waste of time, Ogun JUSUN, NBA say

JUSUN embarked on the strike on April 6 to press home their demand for the financial autonomy of the judiciary.

Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN) and Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
June 11, 2021

Minimum Wage: Anambra, Imo, Zamfara, Benue, Kano, Kogi governors refuse to pay

Civil servants have accused Anambra, Imo, Zamfara, Benue, Kano, and Kogi governors of refusing to pay the new minimum wage.

Governors
June 10, 2021

‘Twitter ban has no place in democracy’, U.S. government officially responds to FG

“Freedom of expression and access to information both online and offline are foundational to prosperous and secure democratic societies.”

Biden, Buhari
June 10, 2021

Child labour rises to 160m worldwide: Report

The report says this is the first increase in two decades and warns that nine million additional children were at risk as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Child Labour
June 10, 2021

Buhari to Nigerian youths: Behave well if you want jobs

President Muhammadu Buhari has demanded Nigerian youths to behave well if they want jobs.

Buhari and youth
June 10, 2021

Kaduna women believe it’s okay for men to beat them: Report

Despite ongoing campaigns against GBV, some Kaduna women believe it is okay for a man to beat a woman.

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and wife Hadiza El-Rufai