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Amnesty International Calls for Coroner’s Inquest on 103 #EndSARS Victims in Mass Burial; VP Shettima Asserts Nigeria Doesn’t Need Handouts But Real Partnerships at UN Summit | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Amnesty International Calls for Coroner's Inquest on 103 #EndSARS Victims in Mass Burial 4 Suspected Boko Haram Members Arrested in Foiled Plot to Attack Atiku's Residence in Yola Nigeria Police…
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“He has no integrity, no character” – Wike talks about Peter Obi; list of winners of APC guber tickets | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Wike says Peter Obi would never have won List of winners of APC guber tickets2023 elections will be fair, Buhari insistsOver half of death row inmates in sub-Sahara Africa are…
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Voices of a Generation: #EndSARS Protesters | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee
Reviewed by 'Gbenga Sesan October 2020 will always be one for the history books. For almost three weeks, young Nigerians took to the streets in their numbers, from Lagos to…
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‘Policemen are also human beings’: IGP Adamu Replies Amnesty International
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has decried reports by Amnesty International, that police officer shot at #EndSARS protesters. The Police chief stated that the Amnesty’s report of October…
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The Late 5: NASS workers begin warning strike 2 days before Buhari presents budget; Atiku promises ministerial position for Nigerian under 30 | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. An OAU lecturer, Richard Akindele has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, after he changed his plea from 'non-guilty' to 'guilty'.…
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How Amnesty International has attempted to destabilise Nigeria – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has called for the closure of the Amnesty International (AI) offices in Nigeria, alleging there is credible evidence the organisation is working hard to destabilise the country.…
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The Late 5: Church building collapses, kills 11-year-old in Delta; I’m committed to free and fair elections – Buhari | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Tragedy struck on Sunday morning as an 11-year old boy was confirmed dead and scores of others sustained various degrees of injuries…
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Obasanjo and Buhari’s ‘exchange’, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian troops of raping ‘rescued’ women and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said two principal suspects out of the four gang leaders declared wanted over the…
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Here’s what the Nigerian Army should do, instead of denying the Amnesty International report
It is difficult to pick which statistics stand out in the overwhelming dark scorecard released by Amnesty International on the human rights abuses carried out by members of the JTF…
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The Big 5: House of Reps throws out Peace Corps Bill, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Military of rights abuses and other stories
These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The House of Representatives on Thursday has aligned itself with President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Peace Corps…
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The Big 5: IGP directs SARS commander to sue Wike, Housewives abducted by Gunmen in Kaduna and other stories.
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the Rivers State Commander of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), Mr.…
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[The Activism Blog] #Dapchigirls: Amnesty International accuse nigerian security forces of complicity
The last has not been heard about the unfortunate abduction of 110 girls at federal government girls college Dapchi Yobe state as the Federal government is not giving the necessary…
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[The Activism Blog] Amnesty International indicts the federal government and the Nigerian military of complicity in the Fulani Herdsmen attacks
International human rights body Amnesty International on Monday, January 29, 2018 released a detailed statement on the ongoing violence by Fulani herdsmen in the country. According to the statement released…
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[The Activism Blog] Amnesty International orientates Nigerians ahead of Public Hearing for NGO Regulatory Bill.
Ahead of the proposed public hearing on the NGO Regulatory Bill submitted by the Honourable The NGO regulation Bill is sponsored by Hon. Umar Buba Jibril (Deputy Leader, PDP: Kogi).…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 13th of December
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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The Big 5: 32 SARS Operatives arrested, Amnesty International on the NGO Bill and, other stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector General of Police has ordered the arrest of 32 Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). They…
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Nigerians must stop the NGO Bill before the public hearing – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has asked Nigerians to rise against the proposed law to regulate activities of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), or there will be devastating effects. Antecedent: Despite the opposition the bill…
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[The Injustice Blog] Why the FG must take a second look at Amnesty International’s accusation against Shell
At the moment, the table of the Federal Government is filled with lots of unanswered questions being asked by its citizens which has received little or no answer. It hasn't…
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[The Activism Blog] 11 killed, 17 missing in mass evictions by Lagos Govt – Amnesty International
International human rights group, Amnesty International has released a detailed report on its findings into the unfortunate demolition and eviction of over 10,000 Lagosians by the Lagos state government in…
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Prosecute perpetrators of Plateau killings | Amnesty International tells FG
Amnesty International has asked the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of the recent killings in Plateau state. What happened: Over 20 people were killed in an attack on…
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[The Activism Blog] Amnesty International calls for fairness in mass trial for Boko Haram suspects
As the federal government begins the mass trial of Boko-Haram suspects, Amnesty International has expressed doubt about the dispensation of justice as it relates to the suspect and thereby calls…
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[The Activism Blog] Cameroon security forces kill 17 protesters – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has claimed that seventeen protesters were killed by Cameroon security forces on Sunday, October 1, 2017.The protesters were demanding independence from the Central African country. The protesters were…
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Amnesty International absent at FG panel on human rights violation
Amnesty International on Monday shunned the Presidential Panel of Investigation into the Armed Forces Compliance with Human Rights Obligations and Rules of Engagement in Rivers. Background: Amnesty International had accused the…
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[The Activism Blog] #OperationPythonDance2: Amnesty International to investigate allegations against Army
As reactions continue to trail the ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast, Amnesty International has declared that it is investigating allegations of human rights violations in the region.…
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The Late 5: Goodbye to recession, Trump dumps DACA, and other top stories
Hello, Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria is officially out of recession, as the nation's GDP grew by 0.55 percent for Q2 2017,…
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[The Activism Blog] Why the Military must not take Amnesty International’s report on B’Haram lightly
Human right organisation Amnesty International in a fresh report said about 381 civilians were killed by the dreaded Boko Haram sect in Nigeria and Cameroon in five months. According to…
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223 people have been killed in Boko Haram attacks since April – Report
According to a statement on Tuesday by Amnesty International, at least 223 people have been killed in Boko Haram attacks in North-east Nigeria since April. Highlights: Most of the attacks…
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[The Activism Blog] Amnesty International, CSOs demand release of Cameroonian journalist Ahmed Abba
The plight of Ahmed Abba, a Cameroonian journalist with Radio France Internationale sentenced to ten year imprisonment by the Cameroonian government has elicited reactions from Amnesty International, Reporters without Borders…
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‘Cameroon tortures, kills Boko Haram suspects in custody’
The rights group, Amnesty International said Thursday, dozens of Boko Haram suspects have died in Cameroon custody, with security forces brutally torturing them, Guardian reports. The NGO said it had…
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Extra judicial killings: Nigerian army releases report
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday released the report of a Special Board that probed alleged human rights abuse levelled against it by the Amnesty International (AI). AI had accused the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
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- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy