Human Rights
International Literacy Day: Tackling illiteracy and out-of-school cases
Every year, September 8th marks International Literacy Day, a reminder of the importance of literacy as a fundamental human right...
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FG increases inmates’ feeding allowance by 50 percent
The federal government has revised the meal allowance for detainees in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). This follows a recent...
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Right to peaceful protest: Doing it right or not doing it at all?
As the #EndBadGovernance protest continues, the spotlight again shines on Nigeria's fundamental right to protest. The right to assemble, express...
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Death penalty for drug offences: A towards-the-rear decision
The recent move by the Nigerian Senate to amend the 2004 National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act, reinstating the...
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Police release FIJ’s Daniel Ojukwu after nine days in custody
Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been released from custody. Ojukwu had been arrested...
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How the Cybercrime Act protects rights, freedoms of Nigerians
The internet has become an undeniable cornerstone of modern life in the world. From facilitating communication and commerce to nurturing...
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Need to address surge in human rights violations
In March 2024, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported a staggering 1,580 cases of human rights violations across Nigeria....
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Workers’ Day: Need to prioritise living wage, welfare of workers
In Nigeria, May 1st is more than a mere commemoration of workers’ contributions and sacrifices to the nation’s well-being. It...
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NUJ demands ‘unconditional, ‘immediate’ release of ‘abducted’ editor
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded the immediate release of Segun Olatunji, the "abducted" editor of FirstNews. Gunmen...
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FCTA seals Abuja orphanage over child trafficking
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the Priesthood Orphanage in Karon Majigi Village, Abuja, over the alleged trafficking...
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