Amnesty International

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 Army of extra-judicial killing of members Boko Haram and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The nine-man board headed by Retired Maj.-Gen. A.T Jibril was... Read More

Amnesty International, boko haram, extra judicial killings, IPOB, Nigerian Army

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 girls in lengthy detention and security screening. Osai Ojigho, Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director, said, “The release of 82 of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls by the... Read More

82 released, Amnesty International, Chobok girls, FG, privacy

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, said to be the Executive Director of Global Peace and Rescue Initiative, (GOPRI) and who spoke on behalf of the protesters reportedly warned that the... Read More

Amnesty International, Buhari, human rights, nigeria, opinion, protest, sovereignty

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 the students’ safety. “The recent attacks in Uttar Pradesh show how black people in India — particularly African students — continue to face racist discrimination... Read More

Amnesty International, Black African students, Hate Crimes, India, Xenophobia

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 during a solidarity visit to the Amnesty International in Abuja on Monday. Wabba said the rights of the less privileged, workers, women and children are... Read More

Amnesty International, nigerians, nlc, violation of rights, workers

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 stormed AI’s office, condemning it for its reports against security agencies in the country. The protesters went ahead to issue a 24-hour ultimatum to the... Read More

Amnesty International, femi falana, petition, President Muhammadu Buhari

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 hours to quit Nigeria. The Executive Director of GOPRI, Melvin Ejeh, who led the protesters said, “If in the next 24 hours AI does not... Read More

24 hours, Amnesty International, Global Peace and Rescue Initiative, protesters

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 International Nigeria’s Interim Director Makmid Kamara in a press statement said, “This commitment from the Nigerian army to investigate human rights violations carried out by... Read More

Amnesty International, extra judicial killings, human rights abuse, Inquiry

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 military and other security agencies of extra-judicial killings. The report read in part: “In south-east Nigeria, security forces led by the military, embarked on a... Read More

Amnesty International, extra judicial killings, FG, Nigerian Army

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 its spokesperson, Dr Clement Aduku, the ministry accused the rights group of casting “unnecessary and unverifiable aspersions on critical institutions of the Nigerian State”. The... Read More

Amnesty International, bias, Dr Clement Aduku, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, report

February 28, 2017

‘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 the army killed 150 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) some days ago. In a statement on Monday, signed by the acting Director... Read More

Amnesty International, Defence Headquarters, Military, Pro-Biafra

February 22, 2017

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 vehicles in a warehouse of the former Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko Inde located at Nnamdi Azikwe Street, Kaduna. 2. NGO petitions NBC to stop... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Amnesty International, BB Naija, bribe, EFCC, IPOB, Military, NBC, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Late 5

IPOB

February 22, 2017

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 Nigeria, security forces led by the military, embarked on a chilling campaign of arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial executions and enforced disappearances,” the non-governmental organisation focused on... Read More

Amnesty International, Biafra agitators, Military, Premium Times

February 22, 2017

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 statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, the military said the agency was in the habit of supporting... Read More

Amnesty International, biafra, Defence Headquarters, lies, Military

January 20, 2017

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 on Thursday by the police following a complaint filed by the lawyer of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai. They were granted... Read More

Amnesty International, arrest, Dapo Olorunyomi, Evelyn Okakwu, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Nigeria Police Force, NUJ, Premium Times, SERAP

January 19, 2017

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 on Thursday evening by the Police following a complaint by Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai. In a statement on Twitter, the agency... Read More

Amnesty International, Dapo Olorunyomi, Evelyn Okakwu, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, Nigerian Army, police, Premium Times

January 16, 2017

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. El-Zakzaky has spent over a year in custody after his followers clashed with the army in Zaria. A Federal High Court in Abuja had on... Read More

Amnesty International, Federal Government, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky

IPOB

December 5, 2016

‘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, Ms. Christie Amor said Amnesty International was trying to destroy Nigeria, just like it did Libya, Iran and Syria. Amir also said Amnesty International has... Read More

Amnesty International, destroy, IPOB killings, nigeria, Stand Up Nigeria

November 28, 2016

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 the human rights violations committed by the Nigerian military across the country, especially in the war against Boko Haram. The latest example of this is... Read More

Amnesty International, biafra, Nigerian Army, sticky

IPOB

November 25, 2016

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 group was trying to disturb national security. The group has released a video showing soldiers shooting at some Biafra protesters in the South East. Watch... Read More

150 pro-Biafra protesters, Amnesty International, Nigerian Army, Pro-Biafra protesters

November 25, 2016

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 the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande met behind closed doors to discuss the crisis in the party. 2. Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators – Southeast... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Abiola Ajimobi, Amnesty International, APC, Chief Bisi Akande, Ibikunle Amosun, IPOB, Kirikiri, NBA, Phone theft, RAUF AREGBESOLA, Seun Egbegbe, The Big 5

November 25, 2016

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 – Southeast senators – YNaija Over 2000 of our members have been killed – IPOB – YNaija NBA promises to rid judiciary of corruption – YNaija 2017 budget:... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Amnesty International, atiku abubakar, FARC rebels, IPOB, Navy, Southeast Senators, The YNaija Tracklist

November 25, 2016

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 Publicity Secretary Mr. Emma Powerful, the group commended the recent report released by Amnesty International on the killing of pro-Biafra agitators. IPOB, however disagreed with... Read More

Amnesty International, DSS, IPOB, killing, report, security agencies

IPOB

November 24, 2016

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 Army is seen shooting at peaceful protesters. Watch below video:

Amnesty International, Nigerian Army, Pro-Biafra activists, Video

IPOB

November 24, 2016

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 pro-Biafra protesters in the South East. But army while reacting through its spokesperson Col. Sani Usman said Amnesty International was trying to put the country’s... Read More

150 pro-Biafra protesters, Amnesty International, Nigerian Army, report

November 17, 2016

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 a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja, she appealed to Nigerians to shun drug trafficking. “While we regret the death sentence... Read More

Amnesty International, Chijoke Obioha, Clemency, Drugs, execution, singapore

Fayose shares his personal number on Twitter | YNaija.com

November 17, 2016

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 Trust reports. Fayose who spoke on Thursday through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said, “The murder of over 300 Nigerians,... Read More

Amnesty International, Ayodele Fayose, Ibrahim Zakzaky, ICC, Shi'ites

November 16, 2016

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 of the accused was informed on Wednesday of his failed clemency appeal, it added. He was found in possession of more than 2.6kg of cannabis... Read More

'cannabis, Amnesty International, Chijoke Stephen Obioha, Clemency, singapore

#30Days30Voices

October 13, 2016

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 a statement by Morayo Adebayo, Amnesty International Nigeria’s researcher. “While the government needs to address the issue of abductions, destroying people’s homes and forcibly evicting tens of... Read More

Amnesty International, demolition, Lagos State Government, shanties

October 8, 2016

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 that an organisation called ‘Black Lives Matter’ has been set up to draw awareness to the problem. Endorsed by a number of top black American... Read More

Amnesty International, nigeria, Police Force, SARS, use of lethal force

NEWER POSTS 1 2 3 4 OLDER POSTS

15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://ynaija.com 300 0 1