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Human Rights
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Amnesty International Urges DSS to Charge or Release Tahiru Mohammed Salihu
Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release or prosecution of Engr. Tahiru Mohammed Salihu, who has been held by the DSS without legal or family access since early 2023.
South-West CAN asks President Tinubu to reject FRSC amendment bill
The South-West wing of CAN has requested that President Tinubu veto the FRSC amendment bill, citing concerns over religious freedom and the potential impact on informal traders' livelihoods.
Amnesty International Labels Defamation Charges Against Omoyele Sowore as Bogus
Amnesty International has officially condemned the defamation case against activist Omoyele Sowore, calling the legal charges a sham intended to suppress free speech.
Biafra Republic Government in Exile Urges US to Block Cultural Pact with Nigeria
The BRGIE has petitioned the US government to halt the renewal of a cultural property agreement with Nigeria, citing human rights concerns and the persecution of minority groups.
Entrepreneur Aisha Achimugu Denounces Ongoing EFCC Harassment and Media Campaigns
Business leader Aisha Achimugu accuses the EFCC of orchestrating a malicious campaign of character assassination and illegal asset seizure, urging authorities to uphold the rule of law and protect her family and investments.
House of Representatives launches inquiry into xenophobic violence against Nigerians in South Africa
Lawmakers in Nigeria have opened an investigation to document the losses sustained by Nigerians during recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, aiming to secure compensation and improved protections.
Legal Professionals and Activists Demonstrate for Equal Rights at Abuja Embassies
Lawyers and activists gathered in Abuja to protest for the fair treatment of Nigerians in foreign legal systems, submitting petitions to US and South African embassies.
Six family members dead after Israeli air strike in Gaza City
Medical sources in Gaza report that an Israeli air strike targeting a Hamas operative resulted in the deaths of six members of the al-Masri family in Gaza City.
Nnamdi Kanu’s Counsel Plans Lawsuit Over Guest’s Call for His Execution
Attorneys for Nnamdi Kanu are preparing legal action against a News Central Television guest for advocating for the extrajudicial killing of the IPOB leader.
Yushau Shuaib Calls for Halt to Institutional Harassment in Nigeria
Communication expert Yushau Shuaib is pushing for an end to institutional bullying, citing his contentious removal from a NIPSS executive course as a case study in the suppression of fundamental rights.