Jailed for a Facebook Post: The Silencing of Chijinkem Ugwuanyi
A Nigerian activist is behind bars after criticising a state official online. Fifty civil society groups say the charges are...
Tinubu Domesticates Kampala Convention to Protect Nigeria’s IDPs
ABUJA — In a decisive move to address one of Nigeria’s most enduring humanitarian shadows, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially...
Rights Group Demands Prosecution of Minister Umahi Over Businesswoman’s Arrest and Assault
A Nigerian human rights organization has called for criminal charges against Minister of Works David Umahi and police officers allegedly...
EDITORIAL: A New Baton, An Old Crisis: What Nigerians Must Demand From Acting IGP Olatunji Disu
On February 25, 2026, Acting Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu assumed office as Nigeria’s 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police....
Nigeria Declares Bid For UNHRC Seat, Cites Record Of Protecting Freedom
Nigeria has declared its candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for 2027-2029. Yusuf Tuggar,...
Two Officers Arrested After Fatal Police Shooting in Lagos Community
Two police officers have been arrested and taken into custody following a fatal shooting in the Alagbado area of Lagos...
Court Awards Sowore ₦30 Million in Damages, Rules Lagos Police Declaration “Wanted” Unconstitutional
LAGOS — A Federal High Court in Lagos has dealt a significant legal blow to Nigeria's top police hierarchy, ruling...
Hisbah Bill Deepens Religious Divide in Niger State as Christians and Muslims Take Opposing Sides
The proposed Hisbah law in Niger State has sparked a sharp religious divide, with Christian groups pushing back strongly against...
Boys Brigade Urges Niger Governor to Reject Hisbah Bill, Focus on Security and Economy
The Niger State Council of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria has called on Governor Mohammed Bago to withhold his assent...
Gabonese Regime Defends Social Media Shutdown
Gabon on Wednesday suspended social media, throwing tens of thousands of users into a digital communications lockdown. Authorities have defended...
