Tensions continue to rise in Rivers State as suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly criticized the Nigeria Police Force for what he describes as a “double standard” in handling peaceful protests. His comments follow the forceful disruption of a pro-Fubara rally in Ahoada East, where police reportedly used teargas on elderly women and peaceful demonstrators. […]
South African Police Brutality on Nigerians Sparks Outrage The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has strongly condemned the tragic death of a 40-year-old Nigerian, Benjamin Okoli, who reportedly died while in South African police custody. This unfortunate incident comes less than a month after NICASA denounced the death of another Nigerian, Jeremiah Okoye, […]
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A tragic case of alleged police brutality has surfaced in Kwara State, as a 35-year-old man, Tunji Jimoh, reportedly lost his life under suspicious circumstances while in police detention in Ilorin. According to reliable sources, Tunji, a resident of the Erubu/Asunnara community, was arrested on Friday over a debt of ₦220,000 owed to a friend, […]
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In 2024, Nigeria faced alarming levels of insecurity and human rights violations, with over 526 people killed and 949 kidnapped in violent attacks nationwide, according to the Nigeria 2024 Annual Human Rights Report. These figures underscore the escalating security challenges in the country, exacerbated by kidnapping, banditry, and communal clashes. Human Rights Day Report HighlightsLaunched […]
