…confidence by maintaining discipline, professionalism, integrity and respect for human rights in the discharge of their duties. The retired military officer further appealed to Nigerians to support security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence, noting that community participation remains indispensable…

The history of human rights dates back to creation itself being part of the inalienable heritage of mankind. The birth of a person presumes his right to life and to continue to live. So long as he is alive, he should be allowed to speak and to have his cause heard, The post Osumuo v Udeaja and fundamental nature of rig…

…on a violence-free election, accusing the Police Command of gross harassment, abuse of human rights and arbitrary arrest and detention of Accord Party chieftains and members. The council, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said: “We find the controversial reinstatement of CP Ibrahim Gotan as the Co…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the Inspector-General of Police to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Tanimola, warning that both cases must not be “swept under the carpet.” Falana also called for a speedy autopsy in Habila’s ca…

…executed at least 1,639 people last year, a record high since 1989, according to Iran Human Rights, an NGO based in Norway, and Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM), which is headquartered in Paris. On Tuesday, Amnesty denounced what it said was the “escalation” in executions after Iran announced the hanging of tw…

…of the Nigeria Police Force by demonstrating integrity, professionalism, respect for human rights, and courteous service in all dealings with the public. Ebonyi: Police reiterate IGP’s directive, warn officers against misconduct

…cautioned that the judiciary shouldn’t be weaponised against any segment of Nigerians. A human rights lawyer, Idris Faro, said the judiciary should protect the Constitution, because it remains the ground norm of the land and should always be rightly interpreted liberally. He said: “In the hierarchy of courts, a Judge o…

…adds a new layer to the unfolding dispute, which has already drawn attention from local human rights activists and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). The family dispute has escalated into a legal matter, following public intervention by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who first brough…

…Nations advocate improved access to safe abortion services, citing public health and human rights considerations. Therefore, Ajose maintained that ensuring women have access to accurate medical information does not amount to abandoning Christian convictions, adding that efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths do…

…all necessary support to the judiciary in their role in the promotion of Justice and human rights. He called on the participants to pay attention and derive more knowledge from the resource persons during the technical sessions of the workshop. The theme of the workshop is “The Role of Stakeholders in the Administratio…

…over their alleged harassment and intimidation. The exit of the relatives comes after human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu exposed the situation online. Gwamnishu confirmed that while the extended family members have packed out, Tosin's father-in-law remains in police custody. Tosin, 28, tragically lost her husband…

…justice as in-laws allegedly harass 28-year-old widow eight days after husband's death Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has demanded justice for a 28-year-old widow, identified as Tosin, who is allegedly facing severe harassment and intimidation from her late husband's relatives. According to a social media sta…

…comparing the US to North Korea and other authoritarian states regarding votes on human rights. Dan Negrea, an alternate representative to the General Assembly and a senior US delegation official, slammed what he called "disingenuous grandstanding" by Paris. "There is a member of this council that will feign moral outr…

…was filmed and subsequently shared on social media, sparking harsh reactions from human rights organizations. In the viral video, a man reads to those present a document purported to be a ruling from the Sebha Criminal Court, which supposedly orders the execution of the sentence in public. Immediately afterward, a unif…

…against humanity, and being a senior official in a government that has committed gross human rights violations or is under international sanctions.3. Committing a crimeCriminal inadmissibility applies to a range of offences, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.4. Organised crimeMembership in an or…

…with EDWARD NNACHI, Dr Bolaji Akinyemi, a public affairs analyst, democracy advocate, human rights activist and social crusader weighs in on the deregistration of the National Democratic Coalition, state of Nigeria’s democracy, role of the judiciary, governance, insecurity, the economy, preparations for the 2027 genera…

…on Sunday urged the people of Egbaland not to ignore the recent observations by renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana on the dangers of flawed political party primaries, describing them as a direct warning against the imposition of candidates and the erosion of democracy. Speaking against the backdrop of Falana’s ke…

…the law is watching with them.” Avbenagha noted. Adding his voice, Oghenejabor Ikimi, a human rights lawyer said, “Local Government Area Chairmen across Delta State celebrated two years in office recently. The question is what were they celebrating? “Of course it was all a waste of public funds as there was nothing at…

…reported dismissals. The Chancellor of the International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights, Omenazu Jackson, said the university’s status as a private institution did not exempt it from complying with Nigeria’s labour laws. Jackson called for a thorough inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the d…

…allegations are deeply disturbing and, if confirmed, constitute a gross violation of human rights and the rule of law," Rev. Frank Onyekwelu, President of NICASA, said.NICASA called on the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and the leadership of SAPS to immediately institute an independent, transparent…

The National Human Rights Commission, the All Progressives Congress and the Federal High Court have thrown their weight behind a civil society initiative aimed at improving transparency in the 2027 general elections through an independent election results verification platform. The support was expressed on Thursday in…

…Sowore is being treated differently. He’s been subjected to persecution and series of human rights violations. “Our position is that the charges slammed on him are fabricated, unfounded, and the trial itself is a sham and does not have any ground under international law and Nigerian constitution. “What we are saying is…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described the All Progressives Congress, APC's use of consensus for governorship primaries, especially in Ogun State, as "extortion" and "plutocracy" that undermines democracy. Falana spoke on Thursday at the 8th Penpushing Annual Lecture held at the…

…across social media platforms. read here The incident gained public attention after human rights activist, Israel Joe, shared the audio recording online. In the widely circulated clip, the mistress openly criticized the wife, identified as the spouse of a man named Julius, for repeatedly contacting her and demanding sh…

The National Human Rights Commission in Borno has received over 600 cases of domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other human rights violations between January and July 2026. The State Coordinator of the NHRC, Ms Jummai Mshelia, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday…