“Assault of freedom of expression must be stopped in Nigeria” – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International has condemned the frequent assault of freedom of expression in Nigeria. And it has called on the state actors and other relevant authorities to be decisive in putting…
Federal Government will take action after analysing Amnesty International’s report, says presidency
The presidency yesterday said the Federal Government would take necessary action after analysing the Amnesty International’s damning allegations against President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Amnesty International, which campaigns to end abuses…
Amnesty International launches “Write for Rights Schools Essay Competition” for the Nigerian students
Amnesty International has launched “The Write for Rights Essay Competition 2017”. The competition is open to all Nigerians in secondary schools. The competition is aimed at empowering young people, support creativity and encourage critical…
Amnesty Nigeria: Hundreds forcibly disappeared to instil fear
Enforced disappearances are being used to instil fear into civilian population living in areas of the country wracked with conflict and insecurity, said Amnesty International as the world marks the International…
Amnesty International: Army clears officers of war crimes
The Nigerian Army yesterday exonerated some retired senior army officers indicted by Amnesty International (AI) in its report on war crimes during internal security operations in the Northeast. The AI…
Amnesty Nigeria Press Release: Gallows preparation in Lagos prison suggests spate of executions imminent
The Nigerian authorities must immediately scrap plans to execute death row inmates in Kirikiri prison in Lagos, Amnesty International said today amid macabre reports from inmates that the prison’s gallows…
FORCED EVICTIONS IN LAGOS STATE MUST STOP! – Amnesty International
Over 4000 residents of Otodogbame waterfront community in Lagos, Nigeria were on 26 March forcibly evicted from their homes by Lagos State officials. No notice was issued to the residents…
CSOs staged solidarity march to support Amnesty
A coalition of about 40 civil society organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday staged a solidarity march of support for Amnesty International. The march is sequel to a protest by a group who…
Press Statement: Amnesty Nigeria Supporters Condemn the threat issued against Amnesty, Urge FGN to re-investigate the AIN report
We the supporters/Volunteers of Amnesty international Nigeria condemn, in the strongest terms, the protest orchestrated by certain individuals to compel Amnesty International Nigeria to vacate the territory of the Federal…
PHOBIA FOR TRUTH AND NEMESIS: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CAN NEVER BE WRONG! by Dotun Roy
In a society where arbitrary use of power to perpetrate countless heinous atrocities with impunity against humanity holds sway, the phobia for truth and nemesis will not be uncommon. And…