Tag: Amnesty International Nigeria

The UniAbuja student won the inter-varsity debate competition, earning the highest points ahead of five other finalists.

“The Service treats all reports of possible civilian harm with the utmost seriousness and empathy, as the protection of innocent ...

Following the controversial de-recognition of David Mark-led national executive of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Seun Okinbaloye, while anchoring Channels ...

In a statement on Wednesday, the rights group said armed youths recently blocked a road along the Nding axis of ...

‘This is a clear case of religious persecution and corruption. This is unacceptable.’

Amnesty explained that its research showed the armed group was involved in various terror attacks across the South-east region.

The protest, held on Monday in multiple states, was organised to demand an end to bad governance and clampdowns on ...

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the Christmas Day airstrike also killed dozens of livestock in the affected villages.

The invasion of SERAP’s office happened almost simultaneously with the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe ...

“Taunting people seeking accountability is unacceptable.”

Ms Samuel was lynched by fellow students of Shehu Shagari College of Education in the state in May 2022.

Amnesty asked the Nigerian police to stop intimidation against the journalist.

Nigerian security agencies have been linked to the killing of residents in the South-east in an attempt to clamp down ...

The woman’s arrest was instigated by the manufacturer of the tomato paste, Erisco Foods Limited, who accused her of intentionally ...

Food security is threatened by the activities of Biafra secessionists in south-east Nigeria

#EndSARS: One of the most enduring protests by the Nigerian youths It is time for Nigeria to take necessary steps ...

The lawyer has challenged the Akwa Ibom Chief Judge to release the CCTV footage of what transpired in court on ...

“International law requires Nigerian government to promptly investigate unlawful killings with a view to bringing perpetrators to justice.”

"The men of the ninth assembly, by their actions, have taken us backwards. Their actions undermine the importance and relevance ...

More than 61 children are still in captivity months after a mass abduction by bandits.

Villagers in the affected communities are left at the mercy of rampaging gunmen.

The programme is themed "Exploring International and Regional Instruments for Upholding Press Freedom".

The international rights body said charges against the activists and journalists were politically motivated and should be dropped.

Amnesty International Nigeria advised Nigerian authorities to use them (the findings) as as a blueprint to establish bias-free investigations.

“We have now confirmed that this week’s attack on Rann was the deadliest yet by Boko Haram."