A prominent global Pan-Igbo organization, Ndi Igbo World Union (NIWU), has called on all Igbos across the world to unite and participate in the October 20 freedom march demanding the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to the group, the planned march represents a peaceful […]
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing the Nigerian Army’s commitment to human rights and professional discipline, the Army Headquarters (AHQ), through the Department of Civil-Military Affairs (DCMA), has hosted a crucial sensitization workshop for personnel of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in Jalingo, the capital of […]
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The United States has enforced sanctions on Hong Kong’s Police Commissioner, Raymond Siu Chak-yee, along with five other top officials, citing human rights violations. These sanctions effectively criminalize any financial transactions involving them within the US, and any assets or interests they hold in America are now frozen. US Government’s Stance on Human Rights Violations […]
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President Donald Trump Endorses Randy Fine for Congress U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Florida State Senator Randy Fine in his bid for a congressional seat, urging voters in the state to support him. Trump described Fine as an “America First Patriot” and praised his political and business achievements. In a social media post, […]
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The Rise of Drone Warfare and Its Impact on African Civilians The increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across Africa has resulted in a staggering number of civilian casualties, according to a recent report. Over the past three years, at least 943 civilians have lost their lives in drone strikes across six African nations. […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a lawsuit aiming to prevent the arrest and prosecution of commercial sex workers (CSWs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The legal action sought to restrain the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from carrying out enforcement measures against individuals […]
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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised concerns over what he describes as a systematic legal maneuver by the Nigerian government to keep him in indefinite detention. Kanu, who has been in custody since his extraordinary rendition in 2021, detailed these claims in an open letter to Nigerians, highlighting […]
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Nationwide Expansion to Improve Gender-Based Violence Case Handling Nigeria Police Strengthen GBV Response with Expanded Desk Offices In a bid to enhance its fight against gender-based violence (GBV), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expanded its GBV desk offices to all divisional police headquarters across the country. This move will ensure that victims of GBV […]
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Speaker Mojisola Meranda Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Female Genital Mutilation The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has reaffirmed her dedication to the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for collective efforts to eliminate the harmful practice that endangers millions of young girls and women worldwide. In commemoration of the […]
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‘We Will Not Leave’: Gazans Reject Displacement as Trump and Netanyahu Meet Palestinians Defy Calls for Relocation In the northern Gaza Strip, at a school-turned-shelter in Jabalia, Palestinian children sit near water cans, waiting for relief amid ongoing tensions. The latest remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting Gazans should relocate to Egypt or Jordan, […]
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Protesters storm the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the release of Omoyele Sowore. Activists accuse the police of intimidation and misplaced priorities. Activists Rally Against Intimidation, Call for Sowore’s Freedom A wave of protests erupted at the Federal High Court in Abuja as #EndBadGovernance activists demanded the immediate release of activist and former presidential […]
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Former NBA Chairman Bayo Akinlade calls out the unethical collusion between lawyers and police in Nigeria, citing the unlawful detention of Engineer Muyiwa Saanumi over a civil dispute. Former NBA Chairman Raises Alarm Over Legal System Exploitation The former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikorodu Branch, Mr. Bayo Akinlade, has expressed deep concern […]
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Yoruba elders condemn the detention of ex-Queen Naomi Silekunola and others over the Ibadan stampede, calling it unjust and a blemish on Yoruba heritage. The Yoruba elders under the Kaaro Oojiire Omo Oodua Foundation (KOOOF) have decried the detention of former Queen Naomi Silekunola, calling it an abomination and a blemish on the Yoruba heritage. […]
