…allegations, the government remained bound by Zambia’s Constitution and international human rights law to protect the rights to life, liberty and a fair hearing. AI urged the authorities to allow detainees access to lawyers, their families and medical care, and to stop arbitrary arrests of opposition members and the cr…

…Ransome-Kuti family — Funmilayo, Beko, Olikoye and Fela — whose contributions to human rights, medicine and global culture remain unmatched. And crucially, many of these icons came from all three zones. Awolowo was Egba. Soyinka is Egba. Obasanjo is Egba. Shonekan was Egba. The Ransome-Kutis were Abeokuta. But Yewa/Awo…

…her appeal was based on what it described as a multidisciplinary profile spanning law, human rights, cybersecurity, migration, border management and international affairs. It said her proposed agenda places peace and preventive diplomacy, sustainable development, the rule of law, human dignity and stronger cooperation…

…he was a foreign national, without providing further details. But, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said the 21-year-old was from Afghanistan and was hanged at Isfahan central prison. Mizan Online said Hosseini was convicted "of drawing a weapon and causing fear and terror, creating widespread insecurity,…

…Youth Movement, PBAT Door-2-Door Movement and African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), described the election as an important development for Nigeria’s democratic process. They also passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and the security agencies involved…

…services, women’s empowerment, youth and family development, peacebuilding, gender and human rights, research and community development. The organisation called for increased investment in education and skills development, mental health and psychosocial support, women’s empowerment and leadership, youth mentorship, fam…

…including the arrest of opposition figures during the security raid. The United Nations human rights chief has expressed concern about the arrests and called on Zambian authorities to uphold the due-process rights of detainees. The European Union election observation mission also raised concerns about the vote-counting…

…public outrage and drew condemnations from the Nigerian Bar Association and the National Human Rights Commission, both of which said it violated the Child Rights Act, 2003. The case also thrust into the spotlight the plight of children in conflict with the law: the shortage of borstal institutions that forces minors in…

…including killings, kidnappings, banditry, terrorism and communal violence. The National Human Rights Commission said its Human Rights Observatory documented 651 kidnapping incidents and 492 killings between January and March 2026, with the North-Central, North-West and North-East among the worst affected regions. The…

…misuse of public resources and other violations recorded during the poll. The human rights organisation equally called for independent, regional, and international scrutiny of the election, just as it urged the agencies to invite the African Union, AU, ECOWAS, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and re…

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the investigation and prosecution of alleged financiers and organisers of vote-buying in the Osun State governorship election. The rights group raised concerns over alleged widespread vote-buying during the election, warning that t…

…officials from across the continent to address critical issues pertaining to democracy, human rights, and regional cooperation. During the debate, the Nigerian representatives demanded that the recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa must be labeled as "xenophobia," warning that avoiding the term masks targeted di…

…some few leaders of NLC, for individuals to exercise their constitutional fundamental human rights to belong to any association of his/her choice is now a treasonable offence.” “To say the least, this is laughable and appalling that some few individuals are trying to drag our highly respected NLC to this very lowest eb…

…mine around 11am at the bungalow belonging to one of the APC chieftains in our unit.” A human rights activist in Ilesa, who also spoke on condition of anonymity for safety reasons, confirmed the vote-buying. “At the Coca-Cola area, people were given N20,000 each at one particular storey building. But you have to show y…

…police from arresting Tajudeen, arguing the order only addressed his fundamental human rights and did not amount to full exoneration. He added that the police had begun the process of appealing the relevant part of the judgment.The convener said VDM had initially accepted a public debate challenge but had since failed…

…command of mismanaging case of 10-year-old girl allegedly r@ped by her parents' landlord Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has accused officers of the Rivers State Police Command of mismanaging an investigation into the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl, Rihanat Alabi, by her family's landlord. Gwamnishu raised…

…sue Trump admin over ICC sanctions Published on August 11, 2026 By Wale Odunsi Four human rights groups in the United States have sued the Trump administration for "illegally sanctioning" individuals and organizations affiliated with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit was filed in the Southern District…

…Dr. Har said. "Security personnel must always adhere to the voluntary principles of human rights and security in the discharge of their duties." He further urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies. "Timely information saves lives and protects property," he added. The v…

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the provocative comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that religious rhetoric capable of deepening divisions could threaten Nigeria’s unity. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday…

…to address the security crisis. Moro further appealed to the international community and human rights organisations to pay greater attention to the humanitarian situation in Benue South. "Displacement is becoming genocide by neglect. Hunger is becoming a weapon," he said. He assured the people of Benue South that he wo…

…succeeded in weakening key combat groups, it also led to allegations of serious human rights abuses. AFP

…Omoyele Sowore kicks against the use of 10-year-old to carry sacred Osun-Osogbo Calabash Human rights activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly criticized the choice of a 10-year-old princess, Alimot Osunbunmi, to serve as the Arugba (calabash carrier) at this year's Osun-Osogbo Festival, held t…

…raise concerns about whether the Nigeria Police Force directives, public statements, and human rights guidelines are being adequately communicated to or followed by officers on our road" he wroteWatch the video Harrison shared below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) b…

…from the 10th batch of its Advanced Infantry Training Programme, charging them to uphold human rights and the rule of law while confronting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. The six-month training, conducted under Exercise Restore Hope X at the Nigerian Army Training Centre,…

…lawyer, Inibehe Effiong knocks Peter Okoye over 'social media trial' of his brothers Human Rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticized singer Peter Okoye (Mr P) for conducting a "social media trial" against his brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, noting that Peter's public statements contradict his own admissions…