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FG should respect privacy of 82 released Chibok girls – Amnesty International
Amnesty International Nigeria has commended the Federal Government over the release of 82 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram. The organization on Sunday urged the government not to keep the…
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Opinion: Between Nigeria and Amnesty International
by Jideofor Adibe A group of protesters recently barricaded the Abuja office of Amnesty International (AI) and asked the international organisation to quit Nigeria within 24 hours. One Melvin Ejeh,…
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Stop the hate crimes against black African students in India – Amnesty International
by Dolapo Adelana Amnesty International India has called on authorities of Uttar Pradesh authorities to bring to justice those responsible for recent racist attacks against black African students and ensure…
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NLC to collaborate with Amnesty International against violation of rights
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would collaborate with Amnesty International to fight for the right of minority groups across the country. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said this…
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Falana petitions Buhari over invasion of Amnesty International
by Dolapo Adelana Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has condemned the invasion of the Abuja office of Human Rights group, Amnesty International (AI). On Monday, a group of protesters…
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Protesters storm Amnesty International, give 24 hours to leave Nigeria
by Dolapo Adelana Hundreds of protesters on Monday barricaded the Abuja office of Amnesty International. The protesters under the aegis of Global Peace and Rescue Initiative also have the organisation 24…
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Inquiry into extra-judicial killings by soldiers should be independent – Amnesty International
by Azeez Adeniyi Amnesty International on Thursday asked the Federal Government to ensure that inquiry into human rights abuses by the Nigerian Army should be independent of the military. Amnesty…
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FG rejects Amnesty International’s report accusing army of extra-judicial killings
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has discredited the 2016 report by Amnesty International (AI) accusing the military of extra-judicial killings. In the February 22 report, AI accused the Nigerian…
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Foreign Affairs Ministry condemns Amnesty International, accuses it of bias (READ)
by Dolapo Adelana The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the 2015/16 annual report of international human rights group, Amnesty International. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by…
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‘Stop meddling into our security issues’ | Military warns Amnesty International
by Azeez Adeniyi The Defence Headquarters has warned the Amnesty International and its affiliates to stop meddling into security issues in Nigeria. This comes after the international non-governmental organisation claimed…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. EFCC recovers 17 vehicles from ex-Customs boss, Dikko (PHOTOS) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered seventeen exotic…
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Amnesty Int’l accuses military of killing 150 pro-Biafra agitators
by Dolapo Adelana Human Rights Body, Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing 150 peaceful pro-Biafra protesters and intimidating media professionals and activists in the country. "In south-east…
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IPOB killings: You are liars, military tells Amnesty International
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian military has accused human rights body Amnesty International (AI) of bandying lies and concocted stories over its allegations that soldiers killed 150 pro-Biafra agitators. In a…
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UPDATE: Police release Premium Times publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi
The Nigeria Police Force on Friday afternoon released the publisher of online newspaper Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi and Evelyn Okakwu, a judiciary corrrespondent with the outfit. Both journalists were arrested…
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Amnesty Int’l demands immediate release of Premium Times publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi
Human Rights Group, Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of the publisher of online news medium Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi and its judiciary correspondent, Evelyn Okakwu. Both journalists were arrested…
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Amnesty International warns FG against continued detention of Zakzaky
Amnesty International on Monday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to obey a court ruling to release leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites, Sheik Ibrahim Zakzaky.…
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‘Amnesty International’s report on IPOB killings doctored to destroy Nigeria’
Stand Up Nigeria, a civil rights group has faulted a report by the Amnesty International, claiming that the Nigerian Army has killed 150 pri-Biafra agitators. SUN Director of Public Affairs,…
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YNaija Editorial: The Nigerian Army is incapable of self-cleansing
The Nigerian Army is probably sick and tired of the activities of Amnesty International by now. Perhaps more than any other civil society group, Amnesty has constantly drawn attention to…
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Amnesty International releases video of soldiers killing pro-Biafra protesters (WATCH)
Amnesty International group on Thursday had accused the Nigerian Army if killing over 150 pro-Biafra agitators. However, Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman had denied the report, stating that the rights…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet Governors Ibikunle Amosun, Rauf Aregbesola, Abiola Ajimobi and a former national chairman of…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu | NBA promises to rid judiciary of corruption
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu - YNaija APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet - YNaija Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators…
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Over 2000 of our members have been killed – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says over 2000 of its members have been killed by security agencies in the country, Vanguard reports. In a statement signed by its Media and…
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How security agencies killed pro-Biafra protesters – Amnesty Int’l (WATCH)
Human Rights Group Amnesty International has released a video of how security agents opened fire on pro-Biafra activists. The almost six-minute video, titled, "Deadly repression of pro-Biafra activists", the Nigerian…
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We didn’t kill 150 pro-Biafra agitators, Army replies Amnesty International
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday denied a report by the Amnesty International that it killed 150 pro-Biafra agitators. Amnesty International had released a report accusing the army of killing 150…
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Execution of Nigerian in Singapore regrettable – Abike Dabiri-Erewa
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the sentencing to death of a Nigerian in Singapore for drug related offences is heartbreaking. In…
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Fayose urges ICC, AI to investigate Shi’ites killings
Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose, says the killing of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) should be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Amnesty International (AI), Daily…
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Cannabis possession: Singapore rejects Nigerian’s clemency plea – Amnesty Int’l
Singapore has rejected an appeal for clemency by a Nigerian, Chijoke Stephen Obioha due to be executed on Friday for being in possession of cannabis, Amnesty International has said. The family…
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Halt plans to demolish structures in waterfront communities, Amnesty int’l tells Lagos govt
Amnesty International on Thursday urged the Lagos State government to stop plans to demolish all irregular structures in waterfront communities across the state within the next three days. This was in…
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Opinion: Black lives matter in Naija too
by Tony Ogunlowo Recently there has been an international uproar at the number of black people being shot dead by the police in America. The situation has become so bad…
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Taiwo Damilola: Bad behaviour is the Nigerian way [NEW VOICES]
by Taiwo Damilola As I sat enjoying the solitude of my flat, a neighbor whom I fondly call Baal, cranked up his stereo, thus disturbing the quiet peace I had…
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YMonitor
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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
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy