Human Rights

Oct
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Toe The Path Of Honour And Resign Immediately – A Civil Society Group In Nigeria Challenge The Chief Justice Of Nigeria

Toe The Path Of Honour And Resign Immediately – A Civil Society Group In Nigeria Challenge The Chief Justice Of Nigeria

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, Judiciary
The Dependable Patriots for Nation Building and Transformation Initiative, a Civil Society group in Nigeria has challenged the Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kekere-ekun to toe the path of honour and resign immediately. The group while commending the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji for being honourable indeed; by resigning from office following allegations of certificate forgery, has called on Justice Kekere-ekun to resign immediately for sustaining endemic corruption in Nigeria's judiciary. Briefing news men in Abuja on Tuesday, the Secretary of the Civil Society Group, Malam Ali Abacha berated the Chief Justice of Nigeria for imposing…
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Oct
03
2025
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Gov Otti Drags Lawyer To Court For Calling Him ‘Otthief’, Demands N100bn

Gov Otti Drags Lawyer To Court For Calling Him ‘Otthief’, Demands N100bn

Abia State, Human Rights, Politics
Gov Otti Drags Lawyer To Court For Calling Him ‘Otthief’, Demands N100bn Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has taken legal action against a former commissioner and lawyer, Hon. Barr. Eze Chikamnayo, demanding N100 billion in damages for allegedly defaming him on Facebook. The governor, through his counsel, Dr. Sonny Ajala (SAN), said Chikamnayo made a series of malicious posts where he repeatedly referred to him as “Otthief” and accused him of corruption. Otti insisted the statements were false and targeted at tarnishing his image. In a letter dated October 2, 2025, the Senior Advocate warned that the governor’s reputation…
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Oct
01
2025
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NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

Education, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash
NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The NANS faction led by its National President, Comrade Atiku Isah (GCNS), said they were deeply concerned about what they described as “injustice” surrounding Kanu’s prolonged detention despite court rulings granting him bail. Speaking during the protest, Isah said, “We find it difficult to understand why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still in detention when courts of competent jurisdiction…
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Aug
14
2025
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EFCC Raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library Demands N3.5bn Compensation, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum

EFCC Raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library Demands N3.5bn Compensation, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash
EFCC Raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library Demands N3.5bn Compensation, Issues 7-day Ultimatum The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has demanded compensation of N2.5 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the raid of its facility on August 10. According to the management, the compensation is to atone for the immense damage caused to the reputation, business, and financial standing of former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo. ATTNEWS reports that operatives of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, at about 2 am on Sunday, stormed the facility and arrested 93 youths, seizing 18 vehicles and mobile devices…
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Aug
14
2025
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Embattled Ibom Air Passenger Breaks Silence, Confirms Release From Custody

Embattled Ibom Air Passenger Breaks Silence, Confirms Release From Custody

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
Embattled Ibom Air Passenger Breaks Silence, Confirms Release From Custody Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger at the centre of an alleged unruly conduct case, has broken her silence after regaining freedom from custody. Posting on her Instagram handle @soft_commy, Emmanson thanked supporters for their prayers and concern, confirming her release from Kirikiri Correctional Centre. She said she remained in pain over her treatment and would share her full account after rest and medical care. Her release followed a ruling by the Ikeja Magistrate Court, Ogba, on Wednesday, which struck out the five-count charge against her. Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami…
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Aug
09
2025
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Sowore Regains Freedom From Police Detention

Sowore Regains Freedom From Police Detention

Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force
Sowore Regains Freedom From Police Detention Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener Omoyele Sowore was released from Nigeria Police custody late Friday, following nearly three days of detention that ignited widespread protests and condemnation from civil society groups. Announcing his release on X, Sowore stated, “Nigeria Police Force and its illegal IGP has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement, I have been released from unjust, unwarranted & unlawful detention.Influencer marketing courses “However, it is nothing to celebrate, but I can’t do without thanking you all for not giving up. You’ve all seen the power of unity #RevolutionNow.” The…
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Aug
04
2025
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New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strike Criminal – NLC Alleges

New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strike Criminal – NLC Alleges

FGN, Human Rights, News Flash, Presidency
New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strikes Criminal – NLC Alleges The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alleged that the new policy would make embarking on strikes a criminal issue and silence trade unions. “NLC considers the statement by the Federal Government that the newly-adopted National Industrial Relations Policy is aimed at stopping frequent industrial actions, particularly strikes by trade unions, as very reprehensible. “The statement was part…
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Jul
21
2025
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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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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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