Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid ‘medium risk’ for human rights – FIFA
FIFA's evaluation report has classified Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup as “medium risk” concerning human rights,…
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Protest: Respect human rights, Amnesty International tells Nigerian Govt
As the planned national protest against hardship looms, Amnesty International is asking Nigerian authorities to respect the rights…
To end the AIDS pandemic by 2030, leaders need to defend human rights and…
By Dr Leopold Zekeng, UNAIDS Country Director and Representative for Nigeria
The world is at a critical point in the HIV…
Amnesty International warns FIFA on human rights over World Cup bids
Amnesty International has called on FIFA to "rigorously and transparently ensure" that bids to host the 2030 and 2034 men’s…
US says Israeli army units violated human rights
The US State Department has identified five Israeli military units that committed serious human rights violations in various…
FEC approves Human Rights Protection Action Plan
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the Action Plan 2020-2026 with the goal of enhancing Nigeria's standing in human…
Alleged violation of human rights: Nnamdi Kanu sues FG, DSS, Army, others…
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dragged the Federal Government of…
Canada denies ex-SARS operative asylum over alleged gross human right…
A former member of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force has been denied asylum in Canada…
Osun seals off orphanage home over alleged violation of human rights,…
The Osun State Government has sealed off an orphanage home identified as Oroyemi Elizabeth Covenant Home and Care Centre in…
Army restates commitment to protection of human rights
The Nigerian Army says it firmly believes that human rights are an essential component of its military operations.
The Chief of…