Tag: Human Rights

Saudi Arabia Wants The Death Penalty for Detained Human Rights Activists

Saudi Arabia has revealed it is seeking the death penalty for five

#EndSars: SARS Operatives Transfer En-mass Out of Lagos Command

Police sources have revealed that about 120 operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery

Daura Aided and Abetted Fugitives- Falana Reacts to DSS Chief’s Sack

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has urged that the Federal government should

Saudi Arabia Expels Canadian Ambassador in Fresh Diplomatic Row

Saudi Arabia has expelled Canada's ambassador in a fresh diplomatic row between

Buhari And the ICC

How can President Buhari who supervised massacre of 1,000 Shiites and hundreds

U.S. expresses outrage over video of executions in Cameroon

The U.S. has expressed outrage over a recent video of execution being

NDLEA Officials Abduct Final Year Student, Demand 150,000 Ransom Money

A final year student of the University of Lagos, Daniel has been

#EndSars: Bill to Repeal and Re-enact the Police Act of 1943 Passes Second Reading

There is a glimmer of hope for the Nigerian youth as the

Plans underway to include human rights education in secondary schools curriculum, says Commission

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it is working with relevant

Armed forces will continue to respect, protect human rights – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai assured on Monday that

Graphic Photos: Woman Narrates How husband Battered her In front of Their Kids on their way to Church

Human Rights lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, shared a story on his social media

Presidential panel begins hearing on alleged human rights violation by armed forces

The Presidential Panel of Investigation to review compliance of the Nigerian Armed

Human Rights Abuses: Osinbajo inaugurates 8-man panel to investigate armed forces, others

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday in Abuja inaugurated eight-man Presidential Investigation

South African Human Rights Commission condemns deputy police minister’s remarks on foreigners

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemned the remarks made by

Transparency International Given 72 Hours Ultimatum To Leave Nigeria

The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre, a human rights group, has given the

Indonesia to investigate officials, guards over massive prison break

Indonesia Minister of Legal and Human Rights Minister Yasonna Laoly on Monday

Secret jail with 12 inmates found in Philippine police station

The Commission on Human Rights on Friday said a cramped hidden cell

Nigeria Police restates commitment to protection of human rights

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, on Tuesday restated the commitment

Whistleblowing helping fight against corruption — Keyamo

Human Rights lawyer and activist, Festus Keyamo, has lauded the whistleblowing policy

Disregard for human rights a ‘disease’ – Guterres

Disregard for human rights is a “disease”, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Italy violated migrants’ rights, European Court of Human Rights says

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday accused Italy of

UN rights chief asks AU to establish hybrid court for South Sudan

The UN human rights chief has urged the African Union to quickly

Stop begging for money, recover stolen loots, Falana tells FG

Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal Government

Around half a million displaced in South -east Turkey-Amnesty

The Human Rights organisation, Amnesty International has accused Turkish authorities of expelling

Nigerian death row inmate, Chijioke, set to be executed on Friday

Chijioke Stephen Obioha, a Nigerian national, and graduate of Industrial Chemistry from

Afenifere, SAN Condemn DSS Raid, Call It A Lawless And Dictatorial Act

The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, lawyers and some human rights groups have

Court Freeze Assets Belonging To Five Human Rights Campaigners

An Egyptian court on Saturday upheld an order to freeze assets of

Breach of Fani-Kayode’s fundamental rights: Court reserves judgment till June 29

FCT High Court, Apo, on Thursday fixed June 29 for judgment in

How African Governments Block Social Media

An increasing number of African governments are strengthening their hold on social

Shocking Video: Pastor takes Shepherd title literally

This is a shocking video of how a Pastor took the word