Tag: Human rights

They also emphasised that intersex variations are natural biological differences, not abnormalities.

The incident occurred shortly after the magistrate granted bail to Mr Sowore and 12 others arrested over Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest ...

The police Mr Sowore's arrest was part of efforts to ensure justice.

A team of police officers arrested Mr Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja where IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu ...

Lawyer Inibehe Effiong faulted Mr Onanuga's criticism of Aloy Ejimakor's participation in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest on Monday.

Mr Sowore said the agitation for Mr Kanu’s release transcends ethnic and religious divisions.

The plaintiff said she was unlawfully arrested and detained by the police between 2 and 5 July, over the alleged ...

Thousands of Nigerians, who illegally migrated to Libya, are reportedly facing severe human rights abuses in the North African country.

Mr Alefia’s arrest adds to a growing list of journalists detained or harassed by Nigerian security operatives over their work ...

The House said the meeting will serve as an opportunity for parties to bring their institutional experience and perspectives to ...

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory had found reasonable grounds to conclude that Israeli ...

Ethical politics is not optional, but essential, the NHRC said.

In recent years, international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Africa have been moving to sell off some of their assets ...

The first part of this investigation narrates harrowing accounts of sexually abused children and the deep scars they now live ...

“We must adopt a holistic and coordinated response,” he said, emphasising inclusivity, justice and respect for human rights.

The NHRC described the actions of the officials as a grave breach of human dignity, which could not be excused ...

Since his demise, his stewardship has been a special subject of public discourse, fuelled by varied factors and interests.

“We believe the president will listen to the cry of Ndigbo and release Kanu.”

Mr Sheriff's lawyers said he was born in Liberia but raised in Guinea and alleged that both countries colluded in ...

Freedom from arbitrary arrest received Nigeria’s lowest score in this category at 2.5, placing the country among the lowest ranked ...

“What we have witnessed in recent months has nothing to do with respect for the fundamental principles of humanity."

One can only sincerely hope that Egbetokun keeps up with a steady hand and a firm resolve to achieve these ...

APHPN describe the situation as “unacceptable” for a country with a population of over 200 million people

These efforts, according to the firm, underscore its commitment to empowering third-sector organisations, strengthening governance, and delivering expert support to ...

Mr Akpabio is sued for himself and on behalf of all members of the Senate.