With growing economic pressures resulting from high inflation and widespread hardships that characterised 2024 for millions of Nigerians, the country’s commitment to democratic values —respect for human rights, the rule of law, and press freedom — faced significant challenges. These pressures tested Nigeria’s governance and shaped perceptions about the nation’s commitment to human rights and … Read more
Embattled Nigerian rapper Darlington Achakpo, better known as Speed Darlington, has filed a N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over his alleged unlawful detention. NAN reports that Speed Darlington sued IGP as the sole respondent in the fundamental right suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1832/2024. The artiste sought four orders, urging … Read more
The police in Ebonyi State, Nigeria’s South-east, have arrested 17 suspects who allegedly burnt a man to death over alleged witchcraft. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson of the Force Headquarters, Abuja, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the incident happened on 3 January in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi … Read more
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has announced that, as stipulated by law, the court cases of the 52 children being prosecuted for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest, will be transferred to juvenile court. The ministry said plans to have their cases transferred are underway and will soon be concluded alongside the provision of social and … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed concerns regarding the security arrangements for the Rivers State loocal government elections scheduled for Saturday, 5 October. This concerns arose from a controversial announcement made by the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, that the police would refrain from providing security during the elections, citing compliance … Read more
YIAGA Africa, a civil society organisation, has identified eight local government areas in Edo State that could potentially become hotspots during the ongoing governorship election process in the state. The local governments areas are Ikpoba/Okha, Oredo, Egor, Ovia South West, Ovia North East, Esan South East, Etsako West, and Etsako East. YIAGA disclosed this on … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured the people of Edo State that the police have taken measures to ensure that voters exercise their right to vote without fear and intimidation. “We will remain impartial, professional and vigilant while providing a level playing ground for all the political parties and their candidates,” Mr … Read more
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the release of 20 students of the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos kidnapped by gunmen in the north-central state on 15 August. Its Public Relations Officer, Sewuese Anene, confirmed their rescue to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at 11.15 p.m. on Friday in Makurdi. NAN … Read more
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure that Nigerians taking part in the forthcoming protest are protected by the country’s security agencies. Mr Effiong, in a letter to the IGP on Friday, contended that peaceful protest was not against any law in Nigeria. The protest Some … Read more
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to allow anybody appointed as the Inspector General of Police to complete a four-year term as mandated by Section 7 of the Police Act 2020. The bill was read for the first time today, and it immediately passed through the second and third readings. It was introduced … Read more
