HUMAN RIGHTS
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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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“Bring Back My Husband Dead Or Alive” – Activist Dadiyata’s Wife Tells Nigerian Government, Laments Seven-Year Disappearance
Seven years after the mysterious disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, his wife, Khadija Ahmed Lane, has renewed...
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Rights Groups Demand Probe After El-Rufai Admits Police Officer Confessed to Dadiyata Kidnapping
A coalition of 20 civil society organizations says the former Kaduna governor's revelation — that a police officer admitted to...
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NHRC Secures Parliamentary Support for ₦20 Billion 2026 Budget Following Strong 2025 Performance
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received praise from the House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights for its...
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JOHESU Suspends Nationwide Strike After 84 Days
Abuja, Nigeria – The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike, which commenced 84 days...
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Imo Community Under Siege: Vigilante Boss Allegedly Kills Two, Operates Private Jail
Chilling details have emerged of a private detention centre in Egwedu Autonomous Community, Atta, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo...
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Activist Details Brutal Assault by Lagos Police Commissioner After Protest Arrest
Lagos — January 29, 2026 Activist Hassan Taiwo Soweto has detailed a harrowing account of assault, torture, and denial of...
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