Crime & Justice
Tormented to Death: The Tragic Fate of 37 Nigerian Detainees
A shocking investigation by TRT Afrika has uncovered the harrowing experiences of 37 Nigerian detainees who were subjected to inhumane treatment before…
Crime & Justice
Prison Conditions Blamed for Deaths of 37 Nigerian Miners
In a report by TRT Afrika, it is alleged that poor conditions in Nigerian prisons led to the suffocation of 37 miners.
Crime & Justice
Rights Groups and CSOs Demand Independent Investigation into Alleged Disappearances, Torture, and Custodial Deaths in South-East
Human rights groups in the South-east have demanded an independent investigation into allegations of disappearances, torture, and custodial deaths by security agencies.
Federal Politics
IPOB Urges UK to Press Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the British government to press Nigeria for the immediate hearing of Nnamdi Kanu's appeal.
Crime & Justice
Allegations of Killings, Torture in South-East: SEHRB and Intersociety Call for Investigation
A coalition of human rights organisations, including the South-East Human Rights Bureau (SEHRB) and the International Society for Civil Liberties & Rule of Law (Intersociety), has called for…
Crime & Justice
Niger Miners’ Deaths: Suspended NSCDC Commandant Admits ‘Costly Mistake’, Apologises
The suspended Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has admitted to a 'costly mistake' in connection to the deaths of suspected…
Federal Politics
Nigeria Wins Seat on UN Human Rights Council
Nigeria has been elected to a three-year seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, reports TheCable and Anadolu Ajansı.
Federal Politics
New ECOWAS Court President: Justice Charlyne Brumskine Pledges Timely Justice
Justice Charlyne Brumskine of Liberia has been elected as the new President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, and she has pledged to ensure timely justice.
Politics
Nigeria Wins UN Human Rights Council Seat with 172 Votes
The Nigerian government has secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, receiving 172 votes in the secret ballot election.
Federal Politics
Calls for Abolition of Death Penalty Gain Momentum in Nigeria
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and foreign embassies are advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in Nigeria, as the country has not executed anyone in…
Crime & Justice
Learning from Tennessee’s Flawed Execution: A Reflection on Nigeria’s Death Penalty
An analysis of a botched execution in Tennessee highlights the need for Nigeria to reconsider its use of capital punishment.
News
SERAP Challenges DSS’ N100m Defamation Judgment at the Appeal Court
A rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has instituted an appeal to overturn a N100 million defamation judgment awarded against it by the FCT High…
Crime & Justice
Survivors Speak Out: The Tragic Deaths of 37 Mining Suspects in Minna’s Cell of Death
Survivors recount the horrific conditions and deaths of 37 mining suspects held by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State.
