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Rights

December 13, 2020

Delta: Chief Justice announces Christmas, Easter recess dates

The judge advised litigants and all interested public to take note of the dates.

December 11, 2020

Our investigation confirmed Nigerian military committed war crimes: ICC Prosecutor

The war crimes tribunal is also seeking to bring Boko Haram elements to justice for crimes against humanity.

General-Tukur-Buratai
December 10, 2020

Enforcement of COVID-19 protocols infringing on human rights: UN

The UN chief insists human rights must be put “from and centre” of COVID-19 responses.

António Guterres
December 10, 2020

Family members involved in one-third of rape cases in Cambodia: Report

Victims of sexual assault from a family member face an uphill battle for justice, an NGO said.

Rape photo used to illustrate this story
December 9, 2020

Alleged Assault: Nigerian Feminist Forum slams Ortom for shielding Channels’ reporter

The prominent women’s group said the governor “went beyond his office to condone grievous bodily harm and domestic violence.”

Samuel Ortom (Credit: Benue State Government Website)
December 8, 2020

Over 200 right abuses recorded in Bauchi in 8 months

Nigeria’s human rights agency seeks collaboration against abuses.

National Human Rights Commission
December 4, 2020

APC Senator Abbo caught in another slapping scandal of Adamawa resident

Elisha Abbo appears to have learnt little from the nationwide uproar that trailed his attack on a woman in Abuja last year.

Senator Elisha Abbo
November 23, 2020

#EndSARS: U.K Parliament invokes sanctions on Nigerian officials

Parliament moved that Nigerians officials should not enjoy the liberties they deny their citizens at home in the U.K.

U.K Parliament
November 21, 2020

AGF Malami has evidence to prosecute 33 indicted SARS officers: NHRC

The attorney-general drew criticism when he exonerated the 33 officers earlier this month.

Nigeria's Attorney General, Abubakar Malami [Photo Credit: BusinessDay]