Blatant Discrimination in Nigeria: LGBTQ+ Arrests and Misuse of Laws Background The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) recently arrested 59 men and 17 women in Gombe state, northern Nigeria, accusing them of attending a “gay party” and planning a “gay wedding.” These arrests come just a few months […]
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Nigeria Takes a Stand: Ratifying Protocol to Protect the Rights of Older People is a Vital Step Forward
Ratification of the Protocol: A Crucial Step for the Rights of Older People in Nigeria Background and Context Nigeria has taken a significant stride forward in its commitment to protecting the rights of older people by ratifying the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the […]
Nigeria’s Lingering Justice: The Fate of #EndSARS Protesters in Lagos
Arbitrary Detention and Suppression of Justice for #EndSARS Protesters in Nigeria Three years after the violent suppression of the nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria, the government continues to arbitrarily detain at least fifteen protesters, with the majority being held without trial in the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre […]
Investigating the Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals in Nigeria
Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding: A Violation of Human Rights An Unjust Act On Tuesday, police in Nigeria’s southern Delta State arrested several dozen individuals accused of participating in a gay wedding, an act that is prohibited under Nigeria’s Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act. The police shamelessly paraded […]
Nigeria’s Need for Transparency: Unveiling the Identities of #EndSARS Protesters Slated for Mass Burial
Investigation Urgently Needed for EndSARS Victims Background The leaked government memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health, which revealed plans for a mass burial of 103 persons identified as victims of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. Amnesty International, led […]
Examining the Escalating Violence Under President Tinubu’s Leadership: Over 120 Lives Lost in Nigeria
The Escalating Gun Violence in Nigeria: A Failure of Leadership and Impunity The Current Crisis Gun violence has surged in Nigeria in recent weeks, with at least 123 deaths reported in various communities across the country since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29th. Rural areas, already accustomed to the […]
“Why Nigeria’s Airstrike Victims are Still Waiting for Justice”
Nigeria: No Justice for Civilians Killed in Airstrike The Nigerian military’s airstrike on January 24, 2023, which resulted in the death of 39 civilians and the injury of at least six others, has yet to receive accountability from the government. The Nigerian air force, in response to an inquiry from […]
How to Remove Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Without Exacerbating Poverty
Nigeria Faces Looming Fuel Shortage Crisis Background Nigeria, a country known for its vast oil reserves, has been on the brink of a fuel shortage crisis since the Nigerian government decided to remove the fuel subsidy. The decision was announced by President Bola Tinubu in his inaugural speech on May […]
Assessing Nigeria’s Human Rights Record: Recommendations for the New Government
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Nigeria’s incoming President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to make human rights a priority both at home and abroad. HRW outlined five key areas that the new administration should focus on to promote human rights: promoting civilian protection in conflict areas, supporting media freedom and the […]
“Nigerian Presidential Election Controversy Takes Center Stage in Court Hearings”
# Nigeria’s Presidential Election Tribunal: A Test of the Judiciary’s Independence ## Introduction The Court of Appeal in Nigeria began proceedings yesterday to hear the challenges brought against the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the ruling party, as the winner of the country’s presidential elections held in […]