17 h. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Govt To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in protecting Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country, despite being under the full glare of a functional government, remains an aberration. Falana made the remarks on Thursday […]

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22 h. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Government To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells NLC

Human rights activist and senior lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount serious pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role to protect Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country under the full glare of a functional government remained an aberration.   Falana, who made the […]

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28 h. ago CJN assures of Judiciary’s commitment to human rights protection

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to protecting human rights as guaranteed in the 1999 constitution and various international laws and treaties.

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52 h. ago Lawyer hails Tinubu over Musa’s appointment as defence minister

A human rights lawyer commends President Tinubu’s appointment of General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister, calling it a perfect fit for the nation’s se Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyer-hails-tinubu-over-musas-appointment-as-defence-minister/

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66 h. ago Rights Commission Seeks Media Support Against Digital Violence

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has challenged the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence. It said that Nigeria is witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The commission made the appeal yesterday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) […]

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3 d. ago SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X For Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal

The State Security Service (SSS) on Tuesday arraigned Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, at the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu by calling him a criminal. Mr Sowore was arraigned alongside the parent companies of Facebook and X over his posts on the social media […] The post SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X For Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership To Tackle Rising Digital Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls. The Commission made the appeal on Tuesday during an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union […]

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3 d. ago Court Warns Sowore, Threatens Bail Revocation Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts

A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, against making further public statements considered detrimental to national peace and security on social media. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar cautioned that the court would not hesitate to revoke Sowore’s bail if he repeated such actions. The […]

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3 d. ago Groups Decry Delay In Getting Nigerian Identification Number

Nigerian community leaders in Europe, working with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, have urged the federal government to address the persistent challenges in obtaining National Identification Numbers (NINs) and passports, which affect citizens abroad. They said their appeal followed a report outlining the most pressing challenges faced by Nigerians overseas, which was […]

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6 d. ago They are killing white people in South Africa, Trump cries out

“The United States did not attend the G20 in South Africa, because the South African Government refuses to acknowledge or address the horrific Human Right...

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8 d. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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8 d. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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8 d. ago Modern tech, old laws: Inside Nigeria’s race to protect digital rights

Nigerian lawmakers and experts are pushing to update outdated laws to protect digital rights, balancing national security with human rights online. Read More: https://punchng.com/modern-tech-old-laws-inside-nigerias-race-to-protect-digital-rights/

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8 d. ago Trump excludes South Africa from 2026 G20, cites human rights abuses

Donald Trump announces South Africa will be excluded from the 2026 G20 summit, citing human rights abuses and diplomatic tensions over the presidency. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-excludes-south-africa-from-2026-g20-cites-human-rights-abuses/

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8 d. ago Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’

"South Africa has demonstrated to the World they are not a country worthy of Membership anywhere," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The post Trump Drops South Africa From 2026 G20, Cites ‘Human Right Abuses’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Nigeria is fighting for its survival, US must not stand aside

THE United States’ designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern has reignited conversation across diplomatic, security, and human rights circles. The CPC mechanism under the International Religious Freedom Act is vital, but its application must be precise. In Nigeria’s case, the designation misidentifies the problem and risks damaging a crucial partnership at a […]

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9 d. ago Nigeria fails to learn from repeated school kidnappings – Rights group

Human Rights Watch berates Nigeria’s government for failing to learn from repeated school kidnappings, leaving students and teachers vulnerable to attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-fails-to-learn-from-repeated-school-kidnappings-rights-group/

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1 week ago Ambassador Malami Hails Aisha As She Bows Out Of Immigration

In a tribute that set the tone for an evening of celebration and reflection, the chairman of the Advisory Board of the International Human Rights Commission (Nigeria) and Special Intergovernmental Advisor on Africa, Ambassador Malami Shehu Ma’aji, has commended retired Comptroller of Immigration Service (CIS), Aisha Shehu Nda, for her distinguished career and unwavering dedication […]

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1 week ago Abductions: Nigerian Authorities Are Failing Children, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI), a global human rights organisation, has lent its voice against a series of kidnapping attacks sweeping across Nigeria, saying that the Nigerian government was not doing enough to protect the lives and guarantee the safety of its younger generation. The organisation stated this in a statement on Saturday, while reacting to attacks, […]

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2 w. ago NHRC reaffirms commitment to end GBV, strengthen protection systems in Nigeria

"Gender-based violence remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world and in our country...

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