April 05
Nigeria: Amnesty Faults Nigerian Government Over Plateau Killings
"This is a failure to protect lives," Amnesty International says. Read more »
March 30
Nigeria: UN Wildlife Summit Expands Protection for 40 Migratory Species
The decision, reached at COP15 of the Convention on Migratory Species, signals growing global concern over biodiversity loss and calls for urgent conservation action. Read more »
March 27
South Africa: South Africa Says France Withdrew G7 Invitation Due to Us Pressure
The invitation was issued during last year's G20 summit in Johannesburg. Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Kemi Badenoch Says UK Should've Voted Against UN Resolution Condemning Slavery, Demanding Reparations
In a post on X, she said, "Russia, China, and Iran vote with others to demand trillions in reparations from UK taxpayers...and the Labour government abstain!" Read more »
Africa: UN Votes to Declare Transatlantic Slave Trade Crime Against Humanity
Only three countries voted against the resolution: Argentina, Israel, and the US. Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: UN Chief Wants Countries to Eradicate Anti-Muslim Hatred
"Let us recommit to equality, human rights and dignity of every person, everywhere," he said. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Only 17% of Africans Have Access to Essential Oral Health Services - WHO
The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, noted that oral diseases are among the most common and preventable health conditions, yet they remain one of the most… Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: International Women's Day - Group Calls for Action to Address Inequalities Affecting Women, Girls
International Women's Day is observed every year on 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while also advocating for gender… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: A Critical Review of 'Reparations - History, Struggle, Politics and Law', By Chido Onumah
Kwesi Pratt Jnr is an interesting author and a history-conscious son of Africa. The latter identity is particularly important because Pratt Jnr has chosen a struggle that is… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Nigeria Elected UN Peacekeeping Committee Chair for Record 54th Time
Nigeria has a long-standing, recurring role as Chair of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. Read more »
February 18
Africa: UN Mourns Civil Rights Giant, Jesse Jackson
"Reverend Jackson lent his powerful voice to the UN's work against racism, against apartheid and for human rights." Read more »
Libya: Migrants, Refugees in Libya Subjected to 'Systematic' Abuse - UN Report
It also described it as a "brutal and normalised reality" that has become business as usual in Libya. Read more »
February 15
Africa: Africa Must Have Permanent Seat At UN Security Council - SG Guterres
"This is 2026 -- not 1946. Whenever decisions about Africa and the world are on the table, Africa must be at the table." Read more »
February 03
Africa: As Global Health Faces Reversal in Progress, Gates Foundation CEO Details 20-Year Push to Save, Improve Lives
Mr Suzman says the setback shouldn't be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints… Read more »
January 26
Zambia/Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Finidi Admits Rivers United Needed More Than a Draw in Zambia
For Rivers United, the Ndola draw may not have ignited their Champions League campaign, but it has kept it alive Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Nigeria's Exit From FATF Grey List Reflects Inter-Agency Collaboration - NFIU
The NFIU said the achievement belonged to Nigeria and its partners. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: IMF Welcomes Nigeria's December Inflation Easing, Backs New Cpi Methodology
Under the revised approach, the NBS linked the old CPI series to a rebased and reweighted index using the full year of 2024 as the reference period. Read more »
January 15
Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths
The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by… Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: World Bank Upgrades Nigeria's Growth Outlook to 4.4 Percent for 2026
Nigeria's economic growth is forecast to strengthen to 4.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Man Over Online Criticism
Amnesty International called on the Nigerian government to ensure prompt release Mr Salim reportedly arrested by the police for criticising a government official. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: FG Establishes Nigeria House Davos Ahead of World Economic Forum
Nigeria House Davos will serve as a sovereign convening platform for ministerial engagements, high level roundtables, policy dialogues... Read more »
December 17, 2025
Nigeria: Amnesty International Lists Alleged Rights Abuses During Buhari's Presidency
Amnesty International said "gross human rights violations" occurred during Mr Buhari's tenure between 2015 and 2023. Read more »
December 12, 2025
Nigeria: ICPC Denies Holding Amnesty International Staff Members Hostage in Abuja
ICPC said its operatives never attacked or invaded the office of Amnesty International in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria, Benin Seek Ecowas Force Overhaul to Protect Democracy
Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Bakari, made this known at a ministerial briefing in Abuja. Read more »
December 09, 2025
Nigeria: Investing in Planetary Health Would Deliver Higher GDP, Fewer Deaths, Less Poverty - UN Report
Environmental degradation claiming millions of lives, costing trillions annually. Read more »
