Amnesty International
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Amnesty International and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the intimidation, harassment and threat by the Department of State Services (DSS) against two broadcast stations, Africa Independent Television
20 Feb
A group, Take It Back Movement has condemned the Cybercrime Act of 2024, calling for an immediate and unconditional repeal of the Act. The group made thjs call on Thursday at a press conference in Lagos, to address Freedom of Information, Press Freedom, Cybercrime, Digital Campaigns and Online Protection. The press conference also addressed the…
16 Jan
A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned the Nigeria Police and its recent demand for a retraction and apology from Amnesty International regarding the publication "Bloody August: Nigeria Government's Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests." In a statement signed by 10 activists on behalf of the Network of Abuja Left Groups and made available to…
16 Jan
Amnesty International (AI), yesterday, said Boko Haram must be held to account for its years of atrocities, including war crimes, committed against Nigerians.
15 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force has threatened legal action against Amnesty International (AI) over its #EndBadGovernance protest report.
14 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force said it has written to Amnesty International, demanding a public apology and retraction of its publication against the force over human rights violations during the End-Bad-Governance protest. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the letter by the Nigeria…
14 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has demanded a retraction of Amnesty International's report on the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance Protest report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on and Bad Governance Protests”. The publication by Amnesty International alleged that police operatives exercised force against protesters, leading to at least 24 deaths in Borno, Kaduna, Kano,…
9 Jan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, said the country’s military will welcome Amnesty International
21 Dec
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called on authorities in Nigeria to investigate the stampede in Ibadan Oyo State, and that of Okija, Anambra State, that led to the loss of lives. The Ibadan incident occurred at a Christmas funfair party on Wednesday. According to the Oyo State Police Command, 35 children died and six…
9 Dec
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release Sunday and Calista Ifedi, a South-East couple in detention over alleged membership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Amnesty, the couple, who were arrested in their home in Enugu State on November 23, 2021, have been in detention for…
9 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has faulted the military’s invitation of Amnesty International (AI) to substantiate its claims of 10,000 civilian deaths in military detention.
7 Dec
The Defence Headquarters has extended an open invitation to Amnesty International following allegations it made that 10,000 civilians died in military detention camps. According to the spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, the attention of the Defence Headquarters was drawn to "some spurious allegations" made by Amnesty International during a press…
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Last week, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted a prolonged heatwave across the country. The agency, in its weather outlook, hinted that maximum temperature reports across the country were mostly between 38 – 40℃. It stated that air temperatures were expected to stay within this band and rise slightly in some locations. For many who…
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Sequel to the arraignment of three staff members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who allegedly assaulted operatives of the State Security Services (SSS), Justice Daniel Osiagor of a Federal High Court yesterday fixed April 24, 2025, for the trial. The defendants, Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, were arraigned before the court and…
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for Nigerian troops from ₦1,500 to ₦3,000, effective from the end of March. Speaking at the 9th Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, during his tour of the 81 Division, Oluyede expressed concern…
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Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash in Stuttgart on Friday is the first stop in a season-defining fortnight for Vincent Kompany's team. Stung by ruthless double winners Bayer Leverkusen condemning them to a first trophyless season in 11 years, Bayern have rebounded this term and lost just once in the league. With 11 games remaining, Bayern sit…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defender Raul Asencio was "affected" by chants calling for him to die on Wednesday at Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey. Los Blancos earned a 1-0 semi-final first leg win thanks to Endrick's goal but there was controversy as home fans chanted "Asencio die" and the match…
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Grant Success School (GSS), the flagship training program of Grant Master, has announced the winners of its inaugural and second cohort pitch contests. The winners secured significant funding and support, furthering their mission to drive social and economic impact across Africa. Grant Success School is a grant writing training program and challenge that targets small…
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Banks and other financial institutions lost about N52.3 billion to fraudulent activities in the five years ending in 2024, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) revealed yesterday in its Fraud Report.
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Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has announced an offer of 15 per cent bonus airtime on every E-top-up purchase. According to the company, the exciting new offer is available to all customers who utilise digital airtime recharge services.
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Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will be a Premier League force again in the future after Erling Haaland sealed a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Wednesday. Haaland's clinical finish in the 12th minute bolstered City's bid to qualify for next season's Champions League as they moved into fourth place. Battling to finish in the top…
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Despite the discontent by a caucus of the ruling party and the general public hard pressed by the government’s policies, the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, passed a vote of confidence on both President Bola Tinubu and its National Chairman, Umar Ganduje