Civil Groups Call for a Swift & Decisive End to the Massacre in Southern Kaduna
“The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government” – Section 14(2)(b) Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The Joint National Action Civil Society…
WaterAid Celebrates 10th year anniversary of WASH as a Human Right with Unique arts Exhibition!
Ten years ago today, the United Nations General Assembly officially recognised the human right to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and to mark the anniversary, WaterAid has commissioned 10 visual…
“My Travails in the Hands of Magu” – Another EFCC Director shares horrific ordeals during Magu’s reign in office
Mr Ayo Olowonihi was a level 17 officer at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Commandant (Director) of the commission’s academy in 2015 when Ibrahim Magu was appointed…
#DigitalEconomy: NCC re-strategises, creates New Department to expedite FG’s Agenda
Placing the newly-created department under the Office of the EVC also underscores the importance the Commission places on the need to successfully drive the overall national digital economy strategy of…
ActionAid’s WVL-N is committed to raising a movement to promote the rights of women, girls in Nigeria’ – Ene Obi, AAN Boss
Our target is to empower at least 70 CBOs through the WVL-N capacity building projects – Ene Obi, Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria The Country Director, Action Aid Nigeria (AAN), Ene…
Ethiopian Government shuts down Internet again to stifle citizens’ demand for justice over the murder of an Activist
26 out of Africa’s 54 states have recorded Internet Shutdowns Following the protest that ensued after the killing of popular Oromo singer, Hachalu Hundessa on Monday in Addis Ababa, the…
Impunity reigns supreme as SARS mocks, disregards Anti-torture Laws in Nigeria
“The complete failure of Nigerian authorities to bring an end to the gross human rights violations perpetuated by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad or to bring any SARS officer to justice…
CDD’s New report recommends restitution, counselling, psycho-social support for victims of rights abuses in Gambia
During Jammeh’s 22-year rule, human rights violations ranging from enforced disappearances, unlawful arrests and killings, torture, sexual and gender-based violence, and persecution of real or perceived political opponents, characterised The…
US Condemns the Killings of innocent citizens in the Northern States in Nigeria
United States of America has condemned in its entirety the spate of killings that have been going on at every nook and cranny in the Northern States in Nigeria. In…
“Cult-rivalry killings in Khana, Gokana of Rivers State must be stopped” – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International has called on relevant authorities in Rivers state to put an end to the cult rivalry clashes in Khana and Gokana communities of the state which has led…