On February 15, 2024, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sparked controversy with his announcement to “clear” homeless communities residing under bridges across the city. The Governor, quoted by The Guardian on February 16, 2024, cited concerns about aesthetics, security, and traffic congestion as motivating factors, stating: “We cannot allow people to turn under Read More…
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Italy’s top court rules against sending sea migrants back to Libya, charities applaud verdict
Italy’s highest appeals court has delivered a landmark ruling, deeming the practice of returning sea migrants to Libya unlawful, a decision celebrated by charitable organisations and human rights advocates. The Court of Cassation affirmed the conviction of the captain of an Italian towboat, Asso 28, who, in 2018, rescued 101 migrants from a rubber dinghy Read More…
Femi Falana berates police brutality against lawyers, calls for justice
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mr. Femi Falana has criticised the police for their inhumane treatment of lawyers and the general public. Falana, a human rights activist, expressed his dismay during a protest in Lagos where hundreds of lawyers gathered to denounce the alleged brutality by the Lagos State Police Command personnel. The peaceful protest Read More…
South Africa and Morocco clash over UN Human Rights Council presidency
Tensions arise between South Africa and Morocco as they vie for the presidency of the United Nations’ top human rights body, with South Africa accusing Rabat of rights violations in Western Sahara, questioning its credibility to lead the council. According to diplomats, the U.N. Human Rights Council faces an unprecedented situation, lacking a president at Read More…
Tinubu Should Avoid Gay Trap
As 2023 was marching its way into history, futurologists are busy decoding the cryptic signs of the times. Many people are wondering what the future holds. The times are hard. The old year had all but overstretched whatever elasticity the mood of Nigerians, famously tagged the happiest people on earth, could boast of. The villages Read More…
Diplomatic hostage, Alex Saab, returns in triumph
Venezuelan Special Envoy and Ambassador to the African Union, Alex Nain Saab Morán, who, against the established diplomatic practice of immunity, had been illegally detained in Cape Verde for sixteen months and in the United States for two years, was freed on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was exchanged for ten American prisoners in Venezuela who Read More…
UN and AU ink new human rights pact, stress reforms for global financial system
In a significant development, the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) signed a novel human rights agreement aimed at fortifying their partnership. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat finalised this accord during the seventh high-level dialogue in New York. The latest pact, focusing on human rights, follows earlier Read More…
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, advocate for mental health and humanitarian causes, dies at 96
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, revered for her tireless advocacy in mental health causes, passed away at the age of 96 at her home in Plains, Georgia. President Jimmy Carter, who referred to her as “an extension of myself,” announced her death, stating that she passed away surrounded by her family after entering hospice Read More…
Lagos Assembly creates Human Rights Committee
The Lagos State House of Assembly is attempting to create the Lagos State Human Rights Committee in appreciation of the worth and rights of citizens and residents. This was announced by Mr. Victor Akande, the chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions, and LASIEC, during a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday at Read More…
Lagos CP Alabi assures respect for human rights by police
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Alabi, has assured residents of Lagos State of improved service delivery and respect for human rights in line with international best practices. This is contained in a statement issued by the state’s Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday in Lagos. Alabi said that his optimism Read More…