5 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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8 h. ago HURIWA urges DSS, NSA to arrest those calling for retaliation against Southerners

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National read more HURIWA urges DSS, NSA to arrest those calling for retaliation against Southerners

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15 h. ago Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos

Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has pledged to sponsor the education of a girl seen in a viral video helping her mother with a cleaning job in Lagos. This followed a viral video of a woman sweeping a street in Ikoyi with her 11-year-old daughter. Human rights activist JustAdetoun criticised the woman for engaging her […] The post Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 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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41 h. ago US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong top cop, justice secretary

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong’s police chief, justice secretary and other officials over human rights concerns after China clamped down in the financial hub. The sanctions on Police Commissioner Raymond Siu Chak-yee and the others will block any interests they hold in the United States and generally criminalize financial transactions Read More

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47 h. ago BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats

By Gabriel Dike   Stakeholders in the academia, private sector, and governmental agencies have emphasized the need for a collective effort to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem in the face of growing global threat expected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025. They made the call to action at a two-day cybersecurity workshop hosted by the Babcock […] The post BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Achimugu: 20 Lawyers, Activists Drag EFCC To Court For Declaring Businesswoman Wanted, Invasion Of Home

20 constitutional lawyers and activists led by Barr. Okere Kingdom, on behalf of a consortium of human rights/constitutional lawyers, have vowed to commence multiple legal actions in Court to quash the allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering against foremost businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had few days […]

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4 d. ago Edo South constituents begin recall of Senator Imasuen, allege corruption

The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community, on Friday, said they have lost confidence in the Senator representing the Area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office and betrayal of public trust. The constituents said it has formally initiated the recall of the Labour Party Senator and Read More

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5 d. ago Sowore Condemns Killing Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demands Justice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the gruesome mob killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State, calling for the immediate prosecution of those responsible. The incident, which took place in Udune Efandion, Uromi, on Thursday, saw the travellers—mostly Hausa hunters—lynched after being falsely accused of being criminals. According to […]

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5 d. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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5 d. ago Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption

Tribune Online Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community on Friday declared a loss of confidence in the senator representing the area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office, and betrayal of public trust. Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Money laundering: Customs to launch electronic system for cash declarations at airports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to introduce an electronic declaration system to streamline and enhance compliance for travelers carrying cash into or out of Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Abdullahi Maiwada, NCS spokesperson, emphasized that the initiative aligns with efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-money […] The post Money laundering: Customs to launch electronic system for cash declarations at airports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Odinkalu criticises Justice Agim, Wike’s presence at UNICAL convocation

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (Nigeria), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has condemned the presence of Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at the University of Calabar’s Golden Jubilee Special Convocation that was held on March 22, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Read More

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6 d. ago NGO trains Bayelsa private security operatives in human rights, community policing

A non-governmental organisation, Search for Common Ground Nigeria has organised a four-day capacity-building programme to sensitise private security operatives on issues surrounding human rights violations. The programme, which began on Tuesday in Yenagoa is tagged: ‘Capacity Building To Private Security Actors On Voluntary Principles,’ and is aimed at fostering inclusive community security approaches to addressing Read More

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7 d. ago Activist Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of Tantita Security Personnel, Calls For Swift Action  

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the recent killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm tasked with protecting Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. According to The Guardian, while reacting to the tragic development on Monday in Abuja, Adeyanju described the attacks as a direct […]

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8 d. ago UNICAL: HURIWA seeks suspension of Supreme Court Justice Agim over alleged breach of ethical conduct

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the immediate suspension of Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court and the constitution of a National Judicial Council (NJC) panel to investigate him over alleged unethical conduct. The call followed a trending viral photograph of Justice Agim with the […] The post UNICAL: HURIWA seeks suspension of Supreme Court Justice Agim over alleged breach of ethical conduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju

Tribune Online Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju A human rights lawyer and activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns over the killings of personnel and officers of Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm dedicated to safeguarding Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines and critical infrastructure. Adeyanju, who spoke on Monday in Abuja, noted that these acts not only threaten the lives of […] Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju Tribune Online

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