The House of Representatives has expressed serious concern regarding recent allegations of discrimination against Nigerians at a supermarket in Abuja operated by Chinese nationals, indicating that it will investigate the matter and ensure appropriate action is taken. The allegations have raised questions about the treatment of Nigerians in Chinese-operated establishments, leading to the involvement of…

The starting point of any genuine move at mainstreaming human rights in the legislative process must begin right from the source of legislative authority. The fountain head from which any meaningful endeavour at mainstreaming human rights

This topic is worth an audacious and ambitious statement of legislative vision. It is very timely given the unprecedented incidence of human rights abuses that have become commonplace and a daily Golgotha experience in our national life.

The National President of Association for Childhood Education Practitioners (ACEP), Hajia lslamiat Oshodi, has emphasised that “Education is a fundamental human right that is important for sustainable development.

In Nigeria, the state of prisons is substandard, dangerous, and inhumane for inmates. In 2022, Premium Times reported that 20 inmates lost their lives due to pulmonary tuberculosis, which they contracted while imprisoned.

The House of Representatives at the plenary Thursday passed through second reading, a bill for an Act to establish Federal University Teaching Hospital Erawhe-Owhe, Delta State. The proposed legislation sponsored by Hon. Ajirioghene Jonathan Ukodhiko, representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency seeks to amend the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc.) Act 1985 to make…

The Kogi In Diaspora Association (KIDA), representing Kogi citizens worldwide, has appealed to the international community to intervene in what it calls the "baseless harassment" of former Governor Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a letter addressed to various embassies and international bodies in Nigeria, KIDA Co-Convener, Seyi Olorunsola, expressed…

An FCT High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi has declared the arrest and detention of former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, as illegal and a clear violation of his human right. In a judgement delivered on Monday, January 8, 2024, Justice Adeniyi also restrained the Federal Government, Attorney-General of the Federation…

In many African homes, correcting a child of wrongdoing is usually done with physical punishment. Many parents believe that children cannot be properly raised without being beaten. For instance, Christian parents refer to the Bible in Proverb 22:6 KJV,...

The Nigerian Army, says strict observance of humanitarian and human rights laws will enhance the performance of troops in internal security and Peace Support Operations. The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (CCMA), Maj.-Gen. Nosakhare Ugbo stated this at a Lecture and Sensitization Workshop on Human Rights organised for troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Tuesday…

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said he had raised human rights concerns at "every single one" of his meetings with top Chinese officials, as he made a state visit to Beijing on Wednesday. Cleverly, the first UK foreign minister to visit China in five years, held talks with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng and top diplomat…

The newly deployed Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), DIG Abiodu Alabi, has warned detectives in the department to passionately pursue the vision of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and desist from abusing the rights of Nigerians. DIG Alabi said this at the maiden meeting with senior police…