February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

Femi Falana Sues Meta for $5M Over Privacy Violation in False Video

Femi Falana Sues Meta for $5M Over Privacy Violation in False Video Lagos, Nigeria – Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms…

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

Ex-UN Rapporteur Condemns Charges Against Minors in #EndBadGovernance Protests

[keypoints] Ex-UN Rapporteur Professor Joy Ngozi Ezeilo condemns the Nigerian government for charging minors in the #EndBadGovernance protests, labelling the actions as “unacceptable” and a violation of children’s rights. Ezeilo…

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

Nigerians in Libya Face Mass Arrests Following CAF Ruling on Super Eagles Incident

[keypoints] Following the Confederation of African Football’s ruling in favor of Nigeria regarding the Super Eagles’ treatment in Libya, mass arrests and fines of Nigerians in Libya have been reported,…

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Atiku Abubakar: Media and Civil Society Attacks Under Tinubu Worse Than Military Era

[keypoints] Former VP Atiku Abubakar criticizes President Tinubu’s administration for media and civil society repression, comparing it to military-era control. He highlights incidents such as the arrest of NLC President…

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Unrest in Nairobi: Police Use Live Bullets on Tax Protesters

In Nairobi, Kenya, police fired live bullets at anti-government demonstrators rallying against proposed new taxes, including an eco-levy on products like sanitary towels. Last week’s protests resulted in two deaths,…

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