13 h. ago Amnesty International Slams DSS Over Attempt To Censor Sowore’s Social Media Account

Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for pressuring social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to delete a post by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, that was critical of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the platform of African Action Congress (AAC), revealed he […]

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22 h. ago Adeyanju Condemns DSS For Targeting Sowore’s Social Media Account

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly targeting the X (formerly Twitter) account of Sahara Reporters publisher and activist, Omoyele Sowore. In a statement on Sunday, Adeyanju described the DSS move as “unacceptable” and an attack on democracy. ‘I Won’t Delete It,’ Sowore Responds To […]

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24 h. ago Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned Friday night’s attack by Boko Haram that claimed 63 lives in Darul Jamal, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement released on Saturday, Amnesty said the vicious attack demonstrated the terror group’s contemptible disregard for human life. The group observed that the town’s people […] The post Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago DSS slams terror charges on Ansaru leaders over Kuje prison break

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against two senior commanders of Ansaru, an extremist group reportedly read more DSS slams terror charges on Ansaru leaders over Kuje prison break

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51 h. ago Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system

Tribune Online Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system By: Nusrat Lasisi “The failure to prevent mob violence of law enforcement agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, to investigate allegations of torture and killings, and bring suspected perpetrators to justice, is empowering mobs to kill. The problem is compounded by weak and corrupt legal institutions and system.” Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria’s 1999 […] Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Amnesty demands thorough probe of NDA postgrad student’s killing

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International Nigeria has demanded a thorough investigation into the August 29 killing of Engr. Abdulraheem Mustapha Abubakar, a postgraduate student of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) allegedly by police personnel in Kaduna. The global human rights group made the demand in a statement signed by its Director, Isa Sanusi and issued […] The post Amnesty demands thorough probe of NDA postgrad student’s killing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ex Anambra South aspirant decries rising insecurity in Nigeria

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Honourable Chinedu Nsofor, a former Anambra South senatorial aspirant who narrowly escaped abduction recently in Kogi State, has expressed deep concern over the alarming surge in insecurity across Nigeria.  In a strong worded statement, Nsofor highlighted the devastating impact of insecurity on the nation, citing statistics from Amnesty International and the […] The post Ex Anambra South aspirant decries rising insecurity in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Amnesty condemns Alaba Rago market demolition, demands probe

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International has condemned recent demolition of shops and shelters at popular Alaga Rago Market in Ojo local government area of Lagos State and demanded a comprehensive probe into the incident. It was gathered that thousands of traders were displaced as a result of the demolition which began on Sunday, August 17, […] The post Amnesty condemns Alaba Rago market demolition, demands probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Amnesty seeks justice for youths shot dead, missing in Enugu, Anambra

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International Nigeria has demanded justice over the 2008 extrajudicial killing of a 15-year-old boy, Emmanuel Egbo, by a policeman in Enugu State. The human rights body also called on the authorities to disclose the whereabouts of Azuamaka Victor Maduamago, who went missing in police custody in Anambra State, also in 2008. […] The post Amnesty seeks justice for youths shot dead, missing in Enugu, Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dangote truck not responsible for Auchi road crash – Audu, eyewitness

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin As rage continues over the road crash which claimed three lives on the Auchi-Okpella-Okene road, near Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, an eyewitness, Audu Omale, has given a lucid account of the event. He said contrary to online media reports, the Dangote Cement […] The post Dangote truck not responsible for Auchi road crash – Audu, eyewitness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago IGP Orders Review Of AI’s Report On Alleged South East Killings

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a comprehensive institutional review of the 128-page report recently published by Amnesty International’s report alleging a pattern of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations by the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the South-East, CHANNELS TV reported yesterday. The report was titled ‘A Decade of Impunity: […]

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4 w. ago 50 Nigerians killed yearly in mob violence, jungle justice – Amnesty International

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Barbara Magaji, the Programmes Manager for Amnesty International, says an average of 50 lives are lost in Nigeria due to mob violence and jungle justice. She disclosed this in Calabar during a Campaign Walk against jungle justice, which was themed: Ending Mob Violence in our Communities. She said this follows a […] The post 50 Nigerians killed yearly in mob violence, jungle justice – Amnesty International appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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