Human Rights

The National Emergency Management Agency has received a total of 147 stranded Nigerians from Libya as part of the ongoing Assisted Voluntary Return initiative. This was supported by the International …

The Nigerian Senate has proposed life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, with no option of fine, in a major move to strengthen child protection laws. The proposal …

The  Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the decision of a Kano Magistrate Court ordering two popular TikTok creators, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to get married within 60 …

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) strongly condemns the unjust arrest and continued detention of journalist Ibrahim Ishaq Danuwa Rano by officers of the Nigeria Police, Zone One …

Stephen Enoch At 29, Juliana Bwala, who was battling with deteriorating eyesight, believed she was stepping into a new life of love and security. Coming from Borno State to Kano …

Tamunosiki Akpuh The people of Rumuorlumeni community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have called on the state government to halt the sale of their waterfront lands, warning …

Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the clemency and pardons recently granted by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to individuals convicted of human rights crimes, warning that the …

The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has joined millions of voices across Nigeria and the world to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, reaffirming its commitment …

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the release of N2.321 billion for the settlement of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil …

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed N5.6 billion to settle outstanding severance and gratuity entitlements, including accommodation and leave allowances, owed to 1,198 former councillors who served between …