9 h. ago HURIWA condemns Ododo, police’s interference in Natasha’s visit

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday condemned the actions of the Kogi State Police and the state governor, Usman Ododo, accusing them of politically motivated interference to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from going to her family house and receiving her constituents. HURIWA, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator Emmanuel Onwubiko, Read More

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65 h. ago Edo In Kano Condemn Uromi Killing, Police Dispel Reprisal Rumour

Edo Community Association in Kano State has condemned the killing of travellers in Uromi, saying they stood with President Bola Tinubu and the Edo State governor in expressing sympathy with the affected families. The public relations officer of the association on behalf of their president, Dr. Patrick Agbaror, urged security agencies to properly investigate the […]

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3 d. ago Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm

Tribune Online Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travellers by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State, which led to the death of the travellers. Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm Tribune Online

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3 d. ago IGP condemns mob action against travelers in Edo State, orders thorough investigation

Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, has strongly condemned the brutal mob action carried out by a local vigilante group against read more IGP condemns mob action against travelers in Edo State, orders thorough investigation

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4 d. ago Okpebholo condemns mob killing of travellers accused of kidnapping, police arrest four

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the mob attack and killing of some travellers accused of kidnapping in the state. PUNCH Online learnt that some hunters who were travelling for Sallah were said to have been killed. A mob had intercepted the victims at Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo Read More

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4 d. ago Ajaero accuses FG of betraying workers, condemns unjust taxation

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has condemned the government’s handling of economic policies, accusing it of betraying workers through unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday, Ajaero warned that Nigerian workers Read More

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5 d. ago Amnesty International condemns police for harassing journalists in Kano

Amnesty International has condemned what it described as harassment and intimidation of two journalists, Buhari Abba Rano, an online journal publisher, and Isma’il Auwal, a freelance journalist, allegedly on the orders of Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya. In a statement released on Tuesday, Amnesty International criticised the Kano State Police Command for targeting Read More

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2 w. ago Tribute to Courage: Upholding justice and protecting Press freedom in Nigeria

By Shu’aibu Usman Leman As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists – NUJ from 15th March 1955 to 15th March 2025, it is imperative that we pause to acknowledge and honour our fallen colleagues, tragic victims of impunity. Every act of violence against journalists – be it intimidation, harassment, or […] The post Tribute to Courage: Upholding justice and protecting Press freedom in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Atiku, Obi, Amnesty, TUC, others back youth corps member over comments against Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja and Chukwudi Umeorah The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Amnesty International, former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi and many other Nigerians have backed Ushie Uguamaye aka Raye. The young lady hugged the headlines on Saturday when she posted a video criticising […] The post Atiku, Obi, Amnesty, TUC, others back youth corps member over comments against Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Danjuma condemns gruesome murder of Umusi/Olokwa youth leader in Imo

…Four injured, nine houses burnt Aboki Danjuma, the commissioner of police (CP), Imo State Command, has condemned the attack of read more Danjuma condemns gruesome murder of Umusi/Olokwa youth leader in Imo

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2 w. ago FG must stop threatening Nigerians for criticising govt —Amnesty Int’l

Tribune Online FG must stop threatening Nigerians for criticising govt —Amnesty Int’l AMNESTY International, on Sunday, said the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration. “The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” […] FG must stop threatening Nigerians for criticising govt —Amnesty Int’l Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Amnesty Int’l Knocks FG For Threatening Corp Member Over Remark On Tinubu’s Govt 

Amnesty International has berated Federal Government over the alleged threats and intimidation facing a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, after her viral TikTok video. Recall that Ushie, was spotted in a short video clip, criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over escalating economic hardship. She also complained about Lagos State’s poor sanitation, describing […] The post Amnesty Int’l Knocks FG For Threatening Corp Member Over Remark On Tinubu’s Govt  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Amnesty condemns NYSC act for threatening Corper over viral video criticizing Tinubu

By Seyi Babalola Amnesty International has condemned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)’s threats and intimidation of a corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, who criticized Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for inflation and economic hardship. In a ‘X’ post, the group stated that it is her right as a citizen to express her unhappiness peacefully, while […] The post Amnesty condemns NYSC act for threatening Corper over viral video criticizing Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Amnesty International condemns alleged threats against corps member for criticising Tinubu’s govt

Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, after her viral TikTok video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over escalating economic hardship. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, the human rights organisation denounced the reported threats from NYSC officials, emphasizing Read More

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2 w. ago IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to the Nigeria Police, urging them to cease intimidating the Igbo people. This comes after leaders from Bende Local Government Area in Abia State were summoned over allegations of killing a Fulani herder. IPOB condemned the summoning, asserting that the Igbo people will defend […] The post IPOB Condemns Abia Police For Summoning Bende LG Leaders Over Killing Of Fulani Herder In Self-defence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ruthless demolition targeting people in poverty must stop— Amnesty International

Tribune Online Ruthless demolition targeting people in poverty must stop— Amnesty International The Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the violent forced eviction of Ilaje-Otumara riverside community of Lagos carried out on Friday, rendering over 10,000 people homeless.  Reacting to the forced eviction in a statement on Tuesday, the Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi Director said, the Lagos state government must halt its ruthless campaign of […] Ruthless demolition targeting people in poverty must stop— Amnesty International Tribune Online

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3 w. ago How Nigerian authorities use Cybercrime Act to harass, detain journalists, activists

Since its enactment in 2015, Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, which was supposed to be a legal and institutional framework to prosecute cybercrimes in the country has been allegedly weaponised intimidate and detain social media critics, journalists and activists, VICTOR AYENI writes Days before the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, tension and anxiety grew among social Read More

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3 w. ago Plateau lawyers condemns Police release of graphic images of ex Immigration boss

The Plateau Lawyers Bar Forum (PLBF) has condemned the release of graphic images and detailed information concerning the death of read more Plateau lawyers condemns Police release of graphic images of ex Immigration boss

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