Human Rights

Feb
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

Human Rights, Education, News Flash, Police Force
NANS and ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction of Female Students in Benue State The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the immediate rescue of four female students abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued yesterday, NANS’ National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, revealed that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday night by unidentified armed men, who intercepted them around 8:30 p.m. while they were heading to a lecture hall. The victims were taken to an unknown location, sparking outrage among students,…
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Feb
26
2025
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June 12 Annulment: Falana Vows To Sue IBB Over 1993 Detention

June 12 Annulment: Falana Vows To Sue IBB Over 1993 Detention

Judiciary, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
June 12 Annulment: Falana Vows To Sue IBB Over 1993 Detention Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has declared his intention to challenge what he describes as his malicious detention and prosecution under the regime of former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB). Falana’s reaction follows revelations in IBB’s recently launched book, where the former leader addressed the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election—widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election. Speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’, Falana recounted how IBB ordered his arrest and detention alongside late legal luminary Chief Gani Fawehinmi, late activist Dr.…
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Feb
10
2025
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Invasion Of Privacy: Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million

Invasion Of Privacy: Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
Falana Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Demands $5 Million Over Invasion Of Privacy Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has instituted a $5,000,000 (Five Million US Dollars) lawsuit before a Lagos High Court against Meta Platforms Inc., the U.S.-based tech giant owned by Mark Zuckerberg, over alleged invasion of his privacy In the originating motion brought pursuant to Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 24(1)(A) and (E) & Section 34(1)(D) of Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, Order 2 Rule 1 Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009, by his lawyer, Olumide Babalola, the…
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Jan
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions

‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions

Human Rights, News Flash
‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions An activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has rejected the Nigerian police bail conditions and opted to remain in cusstody. He said he was asked to submit his passport and present a Grade Level 17 officer, the equivalent of a permanent secretary, as surety. Sowore had arrived at the police headquarters in Abuja on Monday morning after he was invited by the police for questioning over a viral video he posted, alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. Our correspondent reports that…
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Jan
18
2025
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Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles On Account Of Faded Number Plates

Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles On Account Of Faded Number Plates

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles Om Account Of Faded Number Plates A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos State, has restrained the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting any vehicle with a faded number plate. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order on Friday while also restricting the FRSC from imposing any fine or punishment on any driver for driving with a faded vehicle number plate. Justice Aluko made the above orders while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/253/2024, filed by Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube against FRSC. The applicant, Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube, in an Originating Summons dated January 12,…
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Jan
18
2025
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Romania And Bulgaria Join Schengen Area And Mali, Burkina Faso And Niger Pull Out Of Ecowas: Matters Arising – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Romania And Bulgaria Join Schengen Area And Mali, Burkina Faso And Niger Pull Out Of Ecowas: Matters Arising – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, World News
Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area and Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of ECOWAS: Matters Arising Romania and Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen area is a significant development in European politics. As of January 2025, these two countries have officially joined the Schengen zone, allowing for passport-free travel between member states.¹ This move is expected to boost travel, trade, and tourism, strengthening the internal market. The Schengen area, which comprises 29 European countries, guarantees free movement to close to 450 million EU citizens, along with non-EU nationals living in the EU or visiting the EU. With Romania and…
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Jan
15
2025
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Urgent Plea For Action: Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government’s Swift Action On Resolved Land Dispute

Urgent Plea For Action: Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government’s Swift Action On Resolved Land Dispute

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Abam Community Call For ABIA State Government's Swift Action on Resolved Land Dispute. In the heart of Abia State, the Ndi Ojiugwo Autonomous Community in Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area, is fervently appealing to Governor Alex Otti for immediate intervention in a long-standing land dispute. The community, led by President General Mr. Ikwan Ebe Uka, is seeking the governor’s assistance to implement the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Ogbuebulu Rice Farm land. During a recent press briefing, Mr. Uka expressed the community’s urgent need for the government to expedite the process. “We are calling on Governor Otti to act swiftly,”…
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Jan
10
2025
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Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail

Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail

Education, Human Rights, Judiciary, Lagos
Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail Stella Nwadigo, a teacher arrested for physically assaulting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots International School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, appeared before Magistrate M.O. Kusanu at the Ogba Magistrate Court on Thursday. Nwadigo, who was apprehended after a video surfaced online showing her repeatedly slapping the young child, Abayomi Micheal, reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges read to her. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency disclosed this in an update on X.com on Thursday. The statement read, “Following the ongoing viral case of child…
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Jan
08
2025
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Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Judiciary, Human Rights, Information Technology
Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insists On Change Of Judge Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who is currently being detained has opposed the request by the Federal Government for the resumption of his trial. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed in a post on X on Tuesday. According to him, his client Kanu had rejected the Federal Government’s bid to reopen the trial and insisted that the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, must recuse herself from the case. Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor argued that Justice Nyako’s decision to recuse herself was still valid and binding.…
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Dec
12
2024
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Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Security
Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a court order preventing the sale and distribution of the book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. The order, issued on December 6, 2024, follows a legal action initiated by renowned legal practitioner Afe Babalola, SAN, who sought to halt the distribution of the controversial book. The court’s injunction, which came after a suit filed by Babalola’s legal team, restrains Farotimi and any associated parties, including publishers, distributors, and bookstores,…
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