Tag: Human Rights
Buhari assures EU on human rights
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Strasbourg, France, assured the European Union that his administration was doing its utmost best to…
Lagos Lawmaker apologises for ‘unruly’behaviour
Eromosele Ebhomele (@selemele2) The lawmaker representing Mushin Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adefunmilayo Tejuosho, on Monday…
ADDRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
BILKIS BAKARE Despite national and international outcry against gender-based violence, the crime still continues and is even attaining a worrisome…
Boko Haram most challenging problem of my govt.- Buhari
Femi Adi/Kaduna President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Boko Haram insurgency has remained the most difficult challenge of his administration.…
We’ll ensure strict compliance with human rights regulations – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has pledged to ensure strict compliance with human rights regulations and discharge its duties according to constitutional…
NHRC boss tasks Nigerians on human rights
Prof. Bem Angwe, the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, has called on Nigerians to show more concern for issues…
NSA tasks security forces on human rights
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, on Tuesday urged security agencies to always comply with best practices during operations…
A Nation Adrift
International monitoring agencies occasionally rate how well or unhealthy a nation fares. Whether it is the Human Development Index, HDI,…
Human Rights, Rule Of Law And Democracy: Whither Nigeria?
By Akido Agenro True to the observation by Mahatma Gandhi [1869-1948] that intolerance is a species of violence, wherever this…
Famous Quotes Of Mandela
Nelson Mandela during his long life inspired countless individuals across the world. Here is a collection of quotes that personify…
Sacked Doctors: Rights Groups Warn NUPENG Against Strike
A coalition of human rights group has warned the National Union of Petroleum Energy and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG against…
AI thumbs down UN, calls for arms trade treaty
The courage shown by protesters in the past 12 months has been matched by a failure of leadership thatmakes the…
CDHR Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To Lasg On Sacked Doctors
The Lagos State chapter of the Campaign for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to…
Germans Urged To stop castration of sex offenders
While most parts of the world, including Nigeria, imprison sex offenders, the Germans have been dealing with the problem by…
Falana Hails IG’s Order
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, for warning his officers and…
News Analysis: Nigeria’s President Jonathan rides on Tiger’s tail
Bayo Onanuga President Jonathan of Nigeria must have made his portraiture go back to the canvas. Portrayed often as a…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
Postponed Elections: NHRC Asks Jega To Resign
The National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria in a statement today asked Jega to resign, accusing him of incompetence and…
Rights Group Gives CJN 2-Week Ultimatum
Association for the Protection and Defence of Human Rights based in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has asked the Chief Justice of…