Human Rights

Jul
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Sowore Joins Retired Police Officers’ Protest In Abuja

Sowore Joins Retired Police Officers’ Protest In Abuja

Abuja, Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force
Sowore Joins Retired Police Officers’ Protest In Abuja Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Monday led a protest by retired police officers in Abuja, demanding better welfare for ex-personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The demonstrators, under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers, stormed the National Assembly complex before heading to the Force Headquarters, insisting on their removal from the contributory pension scheme. They described the scheme as “discriminatory” and claimed that many of their members had died as a result of poor benefits. Meanwhile, the Police Community Relations Committee…
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Jul
21
2025
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Solidarity Visit By A Seven-Man Delegation Of The UNIEC – A Renewed Appeal For Unconditional And Immediate Release And Rehabilitation Of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu And His Comrades

Solidarity Visit By A Seven-Man Delegation Of The UNIEC – A Renewed Appeal For Unconditional And Immediate Release And Rehabilitation Of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu And His Comrades

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Human Rights, Politics, Presidency, Security
Solidarity Visit by a Seven-Man Delegation of the UNIEC Worldwide National Advisory Council to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja.A RENEWED APPEAL FOR UNCONDITIONAL AND IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND REHABILITATION OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU AND HIS COMRADES Various non Igbos and Igbo leaders, including Chief Edwin Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo made similar call for the release of Mazi Kanu , but were ignored and incidentally the two men like Mbazulike Amaechi, Chukwuemeka Ezeife , George Obiozo who also made the call as Ohanaze President General, all are now demised. Other igbo leaders such as Maj Gen Collins R.U Ihekire rtd and…
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Jun
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure

Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure

Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure Protesters took to the streets of Lagos on Thursday to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day, despite a significant deployment of security personnel across key areas of the city. Security operatives, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force, maintained a visible presence at protest sites. Patrol vehicles were positioned strategically to control movement and prevent any potential escalation. The demonstrators, including civil society groups and pro-democracy activists, were gathering to voice concerns over worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In Lagos, protesters gathered under the Ikeja…
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Jun
12
2025
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Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction

Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction

Entertainment, Human Rights, News Flash, People & Events
Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction The powerful legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has once again taken centre stage on the global music scene as the late icon was posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. His children, speaking on behalf of the family, accepted the honour, stating: “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. “His music continues to inspire and unite people across the world.” The Grammy Hall of Fame Award, established to recognise recordings of lasting…
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May
31
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Finland Begins Terrorism Trial Against Simon Ekpa

Finland Begins Terrorism Trial Against Simon Ekpa

Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Finland Begins Terrorism Trial Against Simon Ekpa The trial of the self-acclaimed Biafra agitator, Nigerian-Finnish, Simon Ekpa, commenced in Finland on Friday. Ekpa, who heads a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was charged with terrorism offences by the Finnish authorities on May 16, 2025. The deputy prosecutor general in Finland charged Ekpa with public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent and participation in a terrorist group. Ekpa, who was arrested in November 2024 following Nigeria’s government request, appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Friday as the country’s government commenced his terrorism trial.…
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May
28
2025
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Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has awarded N900 million in damages against former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and five others for violating the fundamental human rights of Adara elders illegally detained in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari delivered the ruling on Tuesday in a suit filed by Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight other Southern Kaduna Adara elders. The court ruled that El-Rufai personally orchestrated their arbitrary arrest, and is therefore liable for the N900 million compensation. The court also awarded N10 million in general damages and N10…
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May
18
2025
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Nigeria Is Radicalizing The IGBO, One Injustice At A Time – By Abolaji Rasaq

Nigeria Is Radicalizing The IGBO, One Injustice At A Time – By Abolaji Rasaq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, South East
Nigeria is Radicalizing the Igbo, One Injustice at a Time by Abolaji Rasaq There’s something about persecution that does two things to a people: it either breaks them, or it makes them beasts of survival. For centuries JEWS, they were hunted, hated, and humiliated by empires. But they didn’t vanish. They evolved. They adapted. And today, the Jews are arguably the most powerful tribe in the world economically, intellectually, and politically. Ruthless when necessary. They are unapologetic about their survival. Now, look at the Igbo. A tribe known for industry, resilience, and brilliance. A people who just want to live,…
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May
08
2025
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VeryDarkMan Reveals Why He Was Arrested By EFCC

VeryDarkMan Reveals Why He Was Arrested By EFCC

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash
VeryDarkMan Reveals Why He Was Arrested By EFCC Popular Nigerian social critic VeryDarkMan has revealed the reason for his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. ATTNEWS reported that VeryDarkMan was arrested on Friday, 2nd May, following a visit to a GTBank branch in Abuja. His detention sparked widespread reactions across the country, as fans and celebrities staged protests at EFCC offices, condemning what they described as an unlawful detention. He was eventually released on Wednesday evening, after spending five days in custody. Speaking after his release, VeryDarkMan disclosed that the authorities suspected him of involvement in…
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May
08
2025
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EFCC Releases VeryDarkMan After Five Days In Custody

EFCC Releases VeryDarkMan After Five Days In Custody

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash
EFCC Finally Releases VeryDarkMan After Five Days In Custody After spending five consecutive days in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), popular Nigerian social media activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has finally regained his freedom. The activist, known for his blunt commentaries and online exposés on societal ills, was arrested last week following what the EFCC described as “multiple petitions” lodged against him by unnamed individuals. He was released by the EFCC to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Wednesday evening. Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, who spoke to him on phone confirmed the news.…
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Apr
15
2025
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University Student Reportedly Rapes Fellow Student, Threatens To Release Nude Video

University Student Reportedly Rapes Fellow Student, Threatens To Release Nude Video

Crime, Education, Human Rights, News Flash
University Student Reportedly Rapes Fellow Student, Threatens To Release Nude Video A student of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology (BOUESTI) in Ikere Ekiti, Femi Bejide, has been accused of raping a fellow student, Ojufun Precious, and later threatening to expose a nude video of her. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, occurred on April 11, 2025, at about 1205hrs when Bejide allegedly lured the victim to his room and had non-consensual sex with her. The victim reported the matter to the Ikere Ekiti Area Command on April 14, 2025, stating that Bejide had begun sending threatening…
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