…October 7, 2026, it alerted the police, the Enugu State chapters of the National Human Rights Commission, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), journalists and civil society groups, and deployed a regional advocate to verify the incident. The advocate, who visited the community on Thursday, October 8, 2…

A journalist was shot dead on Friday in Mexico, according to human rights NGO Article 19, the ninth to be killed in the country this year. Hamurabi Huesca Manzano, the owner of a news website with more than 52,000 followers, was gunned down in Oaxaca state in the south of Mexico, Article 19 said, adding to a tally of j…

…Army chief emphasised the need for discipline, precision, sound judgment and respect for human rights. He stressed that tactical success must not come at the expense of public confidence, adding that intelligence-led operations, technological awareness and cooperation with other military services and security agencies…

…Alikhani Square case accused of k!lling four security guards during the protest, with human rights groups saying that the defendants were forced to give false confessions under torture. Sepahi's h@nging, along with fellow prisoner Alireza Raisi, means only five of the 12 accused are still alive. The groom was last at t…

…clarification comes amidst allegations raised by the Enugu State chapter of the NDC and human rights advocates, who accused law enforcement authorities of selective justice. The NDC had alleged that armed thugs suspected to be hitmen invaded its ward meeting in Obuoffia-Awkunanaw on September 12, 2026, shooting at memb…

…Adim, in Owerri. The arrest of the suspect was initiated following a petition by a human rights protection group, Stand for Humanity Foundation, after the child was brought to the organisation with multiple body injuries. The president of the organisation, Chidiebube Okeoma, disclosed the arrest of the suspect in a sta…

Global non-governmental human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of a Plateau State-based human rights and conflict journalist, Lawrence Zongo, who was reportedly arrested on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was allegedly arrested by the Nigerian Army after he vi…

…was arrested on Friday following a petition by the Stand for Humanity Foundation, a human rights organisation, after the child was brought to the organisation in a severely injured condition. The victim and her two younger siblings were rescued from the streets by concerned Nigerians and taken to the organisation for a…

…investigative journalism platform Matsda2sh last month, with their whereabouts unknown, Human Rights Watch said. Security forces arrested the journalists in raids across the country. They are: Abdallah Qadry, Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira, Islam Barakat, Omar Helal, Mohamed Mahmoud, and Mohamed Adel. The six journalists co…

…broader effort to strengthen the agency's commitment to the rule of law and improve its human rights record. Since taking office, Ajayi said he has pushed reforms in five broad areas: law enforcement, inter-agency collaboration, accountability, human rights, and administrative improvements meant to boost operational ef…

…or more streamlined asylum procedures, as the EU considers them to generally respect human rights and not produce refugees.The 7 Countries the EU considers safeThe following countries were included in Annex II of the designation as safe countries of origin:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legi…

…reading and sharing of knowledge for the protection of the environment and protection of human rights. He said many Nigerians have lost confidence in the current judiciary because of those of them who have been exposed politically. According to him, “When there is a perception that a public officer seems to have contro…

…Rainbow, as part of efforts to strengthen community security, accountability and human rights compliance. The call was made in Jos, on Tuesday, at a town hall advocacy meeting for stakeholders with the theme: “Improving Community Security Initiative for Accountable Service Delivery II.” The meeting, organised by the Ku…

…US deportations of thousands of people to third countries were “triggering a cascade of human rights violations”, heightening the risk of abuses like torture, slavery and trafficking. “All states and territories involved must immediately halt these arrangements,” they said. “In many cases, these third countries are the…

…will appear higher in your Google feed!A tweet posted by Zimbabwean pro-democracy human rights activist and businesswoman Susan Mutami has gone viral following the sudden death of billionaire Wicknell Chivayo and his wife.Chivayo and his wife lost their lives when their helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area of…

…by strengthening his state’s security architecture. In a statement he signed, the human rights lawyer commended the governor for his stance in the fight against insecurity, noting that the prosecution of kidnap suspects and demolition of their dens is a strong message that violence and crime must not be tolerated. The…

…he sat on several committees covering Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Born on April 3, 1956, Ocheja studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and was called to the Nigerian Ba…

…served on several committees, including Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Ocheja was born on April 3, 1956, according to biographical records. He studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and was called to…

…The original sentence sparked widespread criticism, including from Iranian musicians and human rights groups. Exiled singer Googoosh wrote on Instagram: “May these dark days come to an end, and may women regain the freedom to choose how they live and dress, and may artistic expression once again flourish in our preciou…

…into improvements in children’s lives. “Child labour is a violation of fundamental human rights and compromises children’s future,” Phala said. She stressed that implementation would require sustained financing, effective monitoring and collaboration among government institutions, workers’ and employers’ organisations,…

…also highlighted PUNCH’s presence across digital and print platforms and commended the human resources team for sustaining an environment where staff members could express themselves, which he described as rare among media organisations in Nigeria.

…step in before these leaders raise private militias for 2027”, she said. On his part, Human Rights Advocate, Babatunde Adeleke, expressed fears that the forthcoming general ejection could be a war zone. “The rhetoric coming out of Osun, Kebbi, and Borno is a direct call to anarchy. When leaders tell supporters to deal…

…Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Tabban in the Masafer Yatta area on Wednesday. Israeli human rights group B’Tselem said about 70 residents, including 28 children, were affected by the demolition and had not been warned beforehand or allowed to remove their belongings. The Israeli military says Palestinian homes in th…

…(YEAC-Nigeria) also confirmed the incident, saying its network of youth volunteers and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta reported that at least 37 people had died after inhaling what was locally described as “Indorama fuel.” Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, said the incident o…

…Advocacy Centre has confirmed the incident, saying its network of youth volunteers and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta received reports of the deaths. The Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene, said in a statement that no fewer than 37 persons suspected of oil theft died after inhaling wha…