Human Rights
Nursing Student Risks Expulsion for Rejecting First Lady Remi Tinubu as “Mother” in Viral Video
A student nurse at the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, Osato Edobor, is facing possible expulsion after being issued a disciplinary...
Alert: Senate’s Six-Month Suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is Oppressive, Violates Nigerian Law
An examination of Nigeria’s legal framework has revealed that the Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) violates established laws and...
Human Rights Activist, Adebayo Raphael Appointed Convener of Concerned Nigerians Group as Adeyanju Steps Down to Pursue Law Career
The Concerned Nigerians for the Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law initiative has announced the appointment of human rights activist...
Senegalese Fathers Lead the Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation as the World Observes International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a quiet but radical revolution is taking place...
Explainer: Sharia Expansion in South-West Nigeria – Should Citizens be Concerned?
The practice of Sharia law in Nigeria, a secular and multi-religious country, has long been contentious. This debate has intensified with concerns about...
Illegal Raids: Nigerians Must Demand Liberalisation of Gun Rights, Protect Themselves, Says Activist
A Nigerian Activist, Raphael Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to demand the liberalisation of gun rights to protect themselves from rogue officials conducting illegal...
Ikechukwu Was Involved in Coding and Online Medical Supplies – EFCC Says as Nigerians Criticise Raid That Led to an Officer’s Death
Nigerians have criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the death of an operative, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Sahabi Salisu, during a...
Police Invites FIJ’s Emmanuel Uti Over ‘Fraud’ Report, Detain Him Without Explanation
Emmanuel Uti, a Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reporter, has been detained by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) annex in Alagbon, Lagos...
EFCC: Invitations For The Rich, Raids And Parades For Everyone Else
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has continually displayed disparities in communicating suspects’ information to the public with different keywords over time,...
ICYMI: Ex-Ooni’s Wife and Two Others Charged With Murder Over Ibadan Stampede, While Customs Faced No Charges in the Lagos Stampede
A High Court in Ibadan has granted bail to Queen Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, and two others charged after...
Uganda President’s Son Threatens to Cut Off Opposition Leader Bobi Wine’s Head
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and commander of the nation’s army, has threatened to decapitate opposition leader Bobi Wine....
Court Grants Activist Olamide Thomas N10m Bail for ‘Insulting’ Seyi Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Olamide Thomas, an activist accused of issuing threats via social media to Seyi...