Tag: #HumanRights
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PPDC PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HELP TO 5,595 DETAINEES TO BOOST ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NIGERIA
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has offered free legal representation to over 5,595 detainees across Nigeria, tackling the country’s challenge of poor justice access. Mrs. Lucy Abagi, PPDC CEO, shared this at the PPDC ‘Law For Humanity Summit 2025’ in Abuja. PPDC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, highlighted its efforts…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT RESCHEDULES HEARING FOR SOWORE, OTHERS IN #FreeNnamdiKanuNow PROTEST SUIT TO NOVEMBER 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of the suit filed by the police against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other conveners of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest to November 5. The delay was due to the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, who was attending to matters at the court’s…
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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND UNITY, DISMISSES DIVISIVE CLAIMS
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told CNN on Tuesday that the country stands firmly for religious freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. He dismissed foreign claims that terrorists in Nigeria only target Christians, calling such narratives misleading and harmful. According to Idris, attacks affect both Christians and…
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UN INVESTIGATES: RUSSIAN DRONE STRIKES TURN UKRAINIAN COMMUNITIES ALONG DNIPRO RIVER UNINHABITABLE
Independent UN human rights investigators have revealed that Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukrainian-held territories along the lower Dnipro River are driving populations away, leaving some areas almost deserted. The report highlights a sharp population decline, with mainly elderly and impoverished residents remaining. The strikes are systematic, targeting not just civilians but also firefighters,…
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BAIL IN NIGERIA: LAW SAYS IT’S FREE, BUT STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR URGENT REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT
There’s growing outcry from police prosecutors, lawyers, NGOs, and rights activists about how bail procedures are handled in practice in Nigeria. While the law clearly states that bail is a conditional right and must not require payment, everyday realities often tell a different story. Section 62(1) and Section 64(1) of the Police Act 2020 say…
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COURT STALLS POLICE SUIT AGAINST #FREENNAMDIKANUNOW PROTEST AS ABUJA HIGH COURT SHUTS DOWN MONDAY SESSIONS
The Federal High Court in Abuja saw a halt in court activities on Monday, blocking police efforts to restrain the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest led by Omoyele Sowore and others. Despite a heavy police presence and movement restrictions around key areas including Aso Rock Villa and the National Assembly, all courtrooms were locked up by 9:30 am,…
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL URGES NIGERIA TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY AMID RISING INSECURITY
Is the death penalty the answer to crime? Amnesty International says no, calling on Nigerian governments to scrap capital punishment and rethink justice for lasting peace. Barbara Magaji, Amnesty’s Programmes Manager, spoke at a World Day Against Death Penalty event, highlighting that Nigeria’s security challenges persist despite using the death penalty for crimes like banditry…
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL PROPOSES BOLD UN80 INITIATIVE TO BOOST GLOBAL IMPACT
The UN is gearing up for a major makeover! Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled plans to make the United Nations more streamlined, effective, and ready for today’s challenges. At the UN General Assembly in New York, Guterres laid out the UN80 Initiative, targeting reforms across the UN’s core areas: peace and security, sustainable development, and human…
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ISRAEL FACES SHOCK, FRUSTRATION AS ONLY FEW DEAD HOSTAGES RETURNED FROM GAZA
Tensions are high in Israel following the release of only a handful of deceased hostages after 20 survivors were freed from Gaza. While 28 bodies were expected to be handed over under the Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday, only four coffins arrived, sparking shock and frustration among Israeli officials and families. Hamas has yet to…
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NAJN JOINS GLOBAL JUDICIAL FAMILY WITH IAJ MEMBERSHIP
The National Association of Judges in Nigeria (NAJN) has officially been welcomed into the International Association of Judges (IAJ) at the 67th annual meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks a proud moment for Nigeria’s judiciary, signaling global trust and recognition of its independence and commitment to the rule of law. Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun expressed…
