September 20
Nigeria: 67 CSOs Condemn Tinubu Govt's Human Rights Violations, Crackdown On Dissents
"The actions taken by the government in recent weeks have raised serious concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in our nation," the coalition said. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Lagos Attends to 300 Sexual, Domestic Violence Cases Monthly - Official
"As of last year, we provided services to over 6,333 survivors. We now attend to an average of 300 new cases monthly." Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Denies Human Rights Abuses Despite Evidence to the Contrary
"We, therefore, reject any notion and allusion to human rights violations in Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Police Accuse Wanted Briton of Running Shady School, but Their Documents Say This
The police said they possessed evidence that the Briton financed and issued directives and operational guidance for an unconstitutional regime change in Nigeria. Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest NLC President Ajaero - Official
Mr Ajaero and the NLC have been having running battles with the federal government over what the union described as a clampdown on the civic space by security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Presents Report On Forcibly Displaced Persons in North-East
NHRC Executive Secretary (ES), Anthony Ojukwu, SAN says the project focuses on monitoring and reporting the situation of the Forcibly Displaced Persons in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Free Legal Services for Accused #endbadgovernance Protesters
The NBA president unveiled free legal services for #EndBadGovernance protesters amid a sweeping clampdown on activists associated with the demonstrations. Read more »
August 30
Nigeria: 28 Minors, Dozens More Charged With Terrorism, Treason Over #EndBadGovernance Protests
The police accused the protesters, including minors, of terrorism-related crimes to obtain a court order for their remand for 60 days in Abuja. Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Ajaero's Police Invitation
Amnesty International expressed concern about the police's threat to arrest Joe Ajaero, the president of NLC. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Accuses Security Agencies of Enforced Disappearances in South-East Nigeria
The police and the military have yet to react to the accusation. Read more »
August 16
Nigeria: Police Arrest Woman for Burning Lap of 12-Year-Old Housemaid in Taraba
Perpetual David allegedly put a hot electric iron on the lap of the minor as a punishment Read more »
July 13
Nigeria: Samoa 'Partnership' Agreement - Why the Brouhaha in Nigeria?
A Nigerian newspaper, on 4 July, reported that the Nigerian government signed the European Union-African, Caribbean and Pacific ((EU-ACP) Samoa Agreement which tacitly recognises… Read more »
August 12
Nigeria: Group Asks Police to Stop Nigerian Pastor's 'Anti-Witch' Event
The event, themed: That Witch Must Die, is billed to take place on 30 August at the premises of the ministry located in Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Atiku Reacts to Soldier's Killing of Teenage Protester in Kaduna
Atiku describes the killing of the boy in Kaduna as a "tragic incident". Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: Niger Police Parade 23 Suspects Over Violent Protest in Tafa
The suspects were accused of criminal trespass, mischief by fire, office breaking, belonging to an assembly of thugs, and theft of government properties. Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: Bring Evidence of Human Rights Abuses to Us, NHRC Tells Nigerians
The NHRC also provides the channels through which citizens can submit their evidence of information of human rights abuses during the #EndBadGovernace protests. Read more »
August 02
Nigeria: #endbadgovernace Protest - Amnesty International Condemns Killings of Peaceful Protesters
The organisation said that the Nigerian security agencies' unlawful attitude of using firearms as tactical tools for the management of protests must end. Read more »
August 01
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Hoodlums Block Roads Leading to Abuja
The hoodlums blocked the road and burned tyres. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbackgovernance Protest - Hoodlums Wreak Havoc, Attack Journalists in Kano
The marauding hoodlums were seen carrying off items such as office furniture, air conditioners, and metal signboards. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Disperse Protesters On Kaduna-Zaria Expressway
The protesters blocked a section of the Kaduna -Zaria- Kano expressway, causing a gridlock of trucks travelling to Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - 13 Arrested for Alleged Vandalism in Kano
Police say the suspects were arrested at the court premises Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Protests Turn Violent in Kano, Gombe, Abuja
In some cases, the violence was caused by the actions of security officials. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - No Protests in Ekiti As Banks, Markets Open for Business
The state government had met with various interest groups including monarchs, student leaders, market women, artisans, drivers' unions and the security agencies with the goal of… Read more »
Nigeria: Heavy Police Presence as Dancing Protesters Defy Govt Appeals
The organisers have shunned appeals by the Nigerian government not to hold the protests. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Restricts Protest in Kwara, Orders Venue
The court agrees with the Kwara attorney-general that the protest could degenerate into violence. Read more »