A two-day South-East Stakeholders’ Summit held in Enugu, Nigeria, has called for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi […]
Category: Human Rights
Respect human rights, court orders, CJN tells IG
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called on security agencies in the country to ensure full compliance with court orders and […]
“How LASG Is Monitoring Publication of Fake news on the Social Media” By Emmanuel Udom
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, recently explained how the state government is monitoring and tackling fakenews publications in the […]
UNICEF urges journalists to promote children’s rights
The United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on journalists to promote children‘s rights to ensure every child thrives in a safe and supportive […]
Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s demise
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has denied involvement in the death of veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Dele Giwa. Giwa, a vocal […]
Bola Tinubu begged Joe Biden to hail him in White House statement as condition for freeing Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan
Tigran Gambrayan, a Binance executive held in detention for eight months, has disclosed some diplomatic moves behind his release, particularly how President Bola Tinubu demanded appreciation from the […]
African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms Coalition launches two landmark publications on digital rights in Africa
Press statement The African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec) Coalition has announced the launch of two landmark publications as part of activities commemorating […]
Speaker Mojisola Meranda seeks end to FGM amid Obasa power tussle
The speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has called for collective action to end the harmful practice of female genital mutilation in […]
Assault: Ogun monarch remanded in prison till bail conditions are fulfilled
The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Centre in Ogun State after failing to meet […]
Lagos rescues nine-year-old victim of alleged sexual assault
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development in collaboration with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has rescued a nine-year-old girl allegedly molested […]