Tag: human rights

#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: How Nigerian Police Bypassed Several Courts in Abuja, Headed to Kuje Magistrate to Remand Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Ejimakor, Others

Abuja, Nigeria — In what many observers have described as a calculated attempt to frustrate legal redress and…

IGP Ordered FCT Police To ‘Crack Down’ On #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters Monday, Sowore Alleges

Human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, has raised serious concerns over alleged directives from the Inspector-General…

BREAKING: Kidnapped Southern Kaduna ECWA Pastor, Rev. Anthony Lamba, Dies in Bandits’ Captivity

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has confirmed the tragic death of one of its pastors, Rev. Anthony…

How Tinubu’s Clemency Freed Convicted Kidnapper Linked to Abduction of Mike Ozekhome, Former Deputy Governor Nwike

The inclusion of convicted kidnap kingpin Kelvin Oniarah — linked to the abductions of Mike Ozekhome and ex–Deputy…

Family of Late Bilyaminu Condemns Tinubu’s Pardon of Wife, Maryam Sanda, Describes It as “Worst Possible Injustice”

The family of late Bilyaminu Bello has condemned President Tinubu’s pardon of convicted wife Maryam Sanda, calling it…

President Tinubu Grants Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa, Farouk Lawan, and Others — 82 Inmates Receive Clemency

In a landmark exercise of presidential clemency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of pardons and…

DSS Frees Journalists Wrongfully Arrested in Jos, Apologises to NUJ, Pledges Respect for Press Freedom

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released two Jay FM reporters, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang, who…

Independence Anniversary: Osun Governor Pardons 36 Convicts

As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted state…

Maintain Status Quo on Tinted Permits, Court Orders Police

A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General…

Open Letter to the Inspector-General of Police: Barth Okoye Aniche Condemns Unlawful Detention of Chinedu Agu, Esq.

In a strongly worded open letter, Barth Okoye Aniche, Esq., Past 3rd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar…

Breaking: Court Orders NMA to Confirm Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Status Within 8 Days

The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a team…