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Rights

January 21, 2026

Iran’s security forces killed 4,500 people during protests, HRANA says

At least 4,500 people have been killed in Iran since the outbreak of protests at the end of December, activists said on Wednesday, as new figures emerged from the U

Body bags
January 21, 2026

Electoral Fraud: Museveni has captured Uganda’s judiciary, Bobi Wine alleges

“The judiciary in Uganda is captured, and we encourage Ugandans to invoke any constitutional means to fight back and protect their democracy,” he stated.

Museveni/Bobi Wine
January 21, 2026

Court proceedings halted as ex-NURTW linchpin ‘Auxiliary’ collapses in Ibadan

Proceedings at the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan Division, were halted on Tuesday after Mukaila Lamidi, aka ‘Auxiliary’, collapsed inside the courtroom.

Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxiliary
January 21, 2026

Police arrest lawyer after masquerader shooting in Rivers

The police command in Rivers has confirmed the arrest of a lawyer after a shooting during a masqueraders’ display in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA.

masqueraders display in Omoku
January 21, 2026

Tinubu govt owes us N4 trillion, undermining economic development, say protesting Nigerian contractors

The protesters barricaded the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance, insisting they would not vacate the premises until their outstanding payments were settled.

member of AICAN and Tinubu
January 20, 2026

Magistrates in Ondo suspend strike

The Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade A Customary Courts and Legal Research Officers of Ondo State Judiciary has suspended its two-week-old strike.

IKEJA MAGISTRATE
January 20, 2026

UN assists migrants released from illegal detention sites in Libya

The UN migration agency has deployed emergency teams to assist hundreds of migrants released from illegal Libyan detention sites where they were held in appalling conditions.

Libya
January 20, 2026

UN advocates universal abolition of death penalty

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ratified by 175 countries, protects the right to life.

Hangman's noose
January 20, 2026

CITAD urges men to fight against gender-based violence

CITAD also urged men across communities to actively support efforts aimed at ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality.

training session for Male Feminist Network champions
January 20, 2026

National orientation boss asks national assembly to criminalise fuel scooping

The NOA boss described the fuel scooping as a conscious, reckless, and criminal disregard for human life and public safety.

People scooping fuel from fallen tanker