Tag: Amnesty International

Badeggi sued the Niger State Government over its shutdown at the order of Governor Umar Bago

The mob reportedly overpowered security personnel who tried to rescue the victim

Amnesty said “unknown gunmen” killed more than 400 people in Imo State between 2019 and 2021, often raiding villages unmasked, ...

“We demand Sowore’s immediate and unconditional release, an end to the intimidation of activists, and full adherence to the rule ...

Amnesty International, which disclosed the incident, said the activist was subjected to violence by officers at the Force Intelligence Department ...

Mr Sowore was detained on Wednesday after honouring a police invitation.

The NHRC noted that the Nigerian State governor's closure of the radio station could lead to “increased government opacity, reduced ...

PREMIUM TIMES had reported how the university suspended two of three students for four semesters after it accused them of ...

Although a letter of suspension has not been issued to them, the students said the verdict of the meeting was ...

MURIC accuses Amnesty International of burying the heroic acts of Nigerian soldiers and policemen as a way of demarketing Nigeria.

The police arrested 19-year-old Mohammed on 2 April, following his viral social media post condemning the deplorable condition of public ...

Mr Hussaini, who appears in police uniform in an image circulating online, issued the threat in a comment under a ...

The victims, reportedly hunters travelling from Rivers State to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were attacked by vigilante members and armed ...

“No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti). All tactical squads are to ...

The CDS made these remarks two weeks after President Bola Tinubu said his government would not probe the military.

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

Even before it conducted its 'investigation,' the police had categorically absolved its officials of any wrongdoing.

“It must stop now,” Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard said in a statement.

Under the new law, social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, X, Snapchat, and Instagram will be fined $33 ...

The groups asked President Bola Tinubu to halt incessant crackdown and violence against human rights defenders, activists, journalists, and other ...

The police in Kano State summoned on Monday the five activities for questioning in connection with Tuesday’s National Day of ...

He cited numerous instances where whistleblowers have faced transfers, salary denials, suspensions, or even dismissal, underscoring the inadequacy of existing ...

“President Bola Tinubu’s government persistently attacks and undermines the operations of the NLC, through fabricated allegations..."

Amnesty International reacted to the killing of Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), ...

The gathering brought together volunteers to engage, discuss, learn and debate on the future of human rights in Nigeria.