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Civil rights coalition advocates for upgraded security technology following successful Oriire rescue
A rights coalition applauds Nigerian security agencies for a successful rescue operation in Oyo State while urging further investment in modern equipment and community policing.
Berom Cultural Group Demands Inquiry into Fatal Security Raid in Jos
The Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation has demanded a formal investigation after two women were killed during a security operation in Jos South, citing poor communication and excessive use of force.
French authorities investigate suicide linked to claims of racist harassment
Prosecutors in France are investigating a 21-year-old's suicide after his family claimed he faced years of targeted racist abuse in his village.
Femi Falana Urges Nigeria and Ghana to Take South Africa to the African Court Over Xenophobia
Senior Advocate Femi Falana is urging Nigeria and Ghana to bypass the African Union and sue South Africa in the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to seek redress for xenophobic violence.
Two Men Executed in Iran for Attacks on Police During Protests
Two men have been executed in Iran following their conviction for assaulting police officers during protests that occurred early in 2025.
Christian Council of Nigeria Challenges FRSC Amendment Over Preaching Ban
The Christian Council of Nigeria is protesting a new FRSC amendment that would fine individuals for preaching in commercial vehicles, citing concerns over religious freedom and constitutional rights.
Concerned Fulani Group Reports Unauthorized Drone Surveillance in Plateau State
The Concerned Fulani in Plateau group has called for an investigation into reports that unauthorized drones are being used to monitor their communities, fearing these actions facilitate militia attacks.
SERAP Warns Akpabio and Abbas to Drop Social Media Control Bill or Face Lawsuit
SERAP has urged Nigeria's legislative leadership to withdraw the proposed Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, labeling it an unconstitutional scheme to exert control over social media platforms.
Cuban dissident leader Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrives in US after exile
Prominent Cuban artist and San Isidro Movement leader Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has arrived in the US following a five-year prison sentence in his home country.
Hundreds of Nigerians Remain in Captivity Despite Recent High-Profile Rescues
Despite recent successful rescue operations for schoolchildren in Oyo and Kogi, at least 529 Nigerians remain held in captivity, with experts warning that the true scale of the crisis could involve thousands more.