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Nigerian Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Combat Sexual Harassment in Educational Institutions
06 Nov 2025 03:02 GMT
In a significant legislative milestone, the Nigerian Senate has unanimously passed a bill through its third reading, aimed at preventing and prohibiting sexual harassment of students across all educational institutions and learning environments in the …
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African Commission Faces Backlash After Issuing "Congratulatory Letter" To 92-Year-Old Paul Biya For Winning Controversial Cameroonian Election
05 Nov 2025 23:59 GMT
A coalition of 21 civil society organisations across Africa has condemned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) for issuing a "congratulatory letter" to President Paul Biya of Cameroon following his controversial re-election …
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Post-election violence: AU rights commission ...
04 Nov 2025 11:33 GMT
In a statement released Friday, the continental rights group said, it was closely following the developments in Cameroon following the proclamation of the results of the October 12 presidential election, which declared Biya winner.
In the outing, the …
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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Motion, Asks Court To Strike Out All Charges, Says ‘No Charge Exists Against Me Under Nigerian Law’
31 Oct 2025 07:44 GMT
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a new motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to strike out all charges against him and order his immediate release.
In the new court …
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Sowore's Release from Kuje Prison Sparks Renewed Calls for Justice Amid Nigeria's Protest Crackdown
28 Oct 2025 07:59 GMT
Abuja, Nigeria – October 28, 2025 – In a development that has ignited fresh debates on freedom of expression and the rule of law in Nigeria, prominent human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore walked free from Kuje Correctional Centre on Monday, …
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Centre For Change Asks Nigerian Government To Release Sowore, Respect Court Decision
25 Oct 2025 16:41 GMT
A civil society organisation, the Centre for Change, has called on the Nigerian government to respect the court's decision and release human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, who was granted bail.
The group in a statement by Dr. Okei-Odumakin, leader …
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The African Commission must Confront the Widespread Closure of Civic Space Across Africa
25 Oct 2025 12:42 GMT
CIVICUS statement at the 85th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights
Agenda Item 3 – Human rights situation in Africa (with a special focus on Rapidly Closing Civic Space and Systemic Violations of the Human Rights)
Delivered …
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Sowore, Kanu’s Lawyer, Brother, 11 Others Granted N500,000 Bail Each by Kuje Magistrate Court After #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest Arrests
24 Oct 2025 15:11 GMT
In a significant development at the Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, Nigerian politician, human rights activist, and publisher Omoyele Sowore has been granted bail following his arrest alongside numerous protesters during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow …
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Zim commemorates Africa Human Rights Day
23 Oct 2025 03:14 GMT
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) on Tuesday led commemorations of the Africa Human Rights Day asserting the importance of the continent's own human rights charter and its unique principles.
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) on …
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#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Attorney-General Fagbemi, Police Asked To Release Nnamdi Kanu's Defence Counsel, Witnesses Arrested
20 Oct 2025 20:26 GMT
The Nigeria Police Force and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, have been called upon to ensure the immediate and unconditional release of Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and all others arrested …
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