Kidnappings in Abuja spark new fears
A recent spate of kidnappings in Nigeria’s capital has residents worried. This week, the government promised a drastic solution but said it wants to see
Brutal Buratai’s chieftaincy in Aguleri and the banality of entitled buffoonery
Fela Kuti sang in ITT (International Thief Thief) how “a man with low mentality” … “go bribe some thousand naira bread to become one useless
Nigeria: Farmer-herder conflict exposes government inaction
The recent spate of violence in Nigeria’s Plateau state which resulted in over 160 deaths has raised questions whether present and past Nigerian administrations are
Al Jazeera’s Inside Story attempts to deal with why Nigeria has failed to deal with violent attacks in Plateau State
The Al Jazeera programme “Inside Story” attempted yesterday to answer the question of why communities in Nigeria could be subjected to attacks for days without
Nigeria: Attacks by armed gangs leave more than 100 dead
Over 100 people were killed and hundreds wounded in a series of “well-coordinated” gang attacks in central Nigeria this weekend, local government officials said. Groups
Nigerian military attempting to cover up mass killing of civilians – Amnesty International
The Nigerian authorities must promptly, thoroughly, independently, impartially, transparently and effectively investigate the killing of more than 120 civilians in two military air strikes on
After six months in office, President Tinubu has failed to uphold human rights – Amnesty International
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s administration has failed to ensure respect for human rights and the rule of law after six months in office, Amnesty International
Nigeria: Amnesty International and others demand justice for victims of enforced disappearances in Northeast
Responding to the Nigerian government’s receipt of our application filed with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice to demand justice
Three years after #EndSARS at least 15 protesters languish in Lagos jail
Three years after violent suppression of nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality, at least fifteen protesters arrested in 2020 are still being arbitrarily detained –
Nigerian authorities must disclose identities of #EndSARS protesters due for mass burial – Amnesty International
Responding to a leaked government memo dated 19 July 2023, which was addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health and indicated that the state