NHRC to probe violations by SARS operatives, NPFÂ
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it will set up an independent investigation panel to probe human rights violations by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other segments…
#SARSMUSTEND: Presidential Panel Approves Five-Point Demand By Protesters
A presidential panel on Tuesday approved the demands of #SARSMUSEND protesters, including halting the use of force against protesters and the unconditional release of arrested citizens. The five-point demands of…
Police Must Act To Identify, Punish SARS Operatives Involved In Rights Abuse, Murder – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has challenged the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to take decisive steps to identify and punish officers of the…
FG to collaborate with States to domesticate child rights Act, violence against persons prohibition Acts
The Federal Government says it is working with State governments across the county, and all other stakeholders to deal decisively with the problem of rape and gender-based violence in Nigeria….
Falana calls for investigation into extra judicial killing of 21 persons
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called for an investigation into alleged killing of 21 persons by security forces during the COVID-19 lockdown. In his letter dated April 16…
Lockdown: Nigerian security forces worse than coronavirus; kill 18 persons, Covid-19 kills 12
Nigerian security forces are proving deadlier than the dreaded Covid-19 as they have killed 18 people in two weeks while enforcing lockdowns imposed to halt the spread of the new…
Soyinka, Sani, Odinkalu in Court in solidarity with Sowore as trial begins
Omoyele Sowore Nobel laureate Professor, Wole Soyinka, and a former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani are currently at the Abuja High Court in solidarity with the convener of #RevolutionNow Protest,…
Court invasion: NHRC calls for arrest, trial of security operatives involved
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest and subsequent trial of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security officials involved in the…
ECOWAS urge member States to collaborate, ensure implementation of protocols on aged persons
The Federal Government is set to work closely with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations for the introduction and implementation of new and…
We’ll work closely with NHRC to ensure protection of the rights of Nigerians – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the 9th House would give priority to issues related…