How immigration rescues 21 trafficked children in Yobe
The Niger state government has taken custody of 21 trafficked children, with an average age of 9, who were intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration...
23 suspects arrested on election day in Lagos – Police
Police command in Lagos State says 23 persons suspected to be involved in electoral violence and other crimes were arrested during the presidential and national assembly elections on Saturday in Lagos.
UN human rights Chief welcomes Mexico ruling decriminalising abortion
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has welcomed Wednesday’s judgement by Mexico’s top court that declared criminal penalties for abortion unconstitutional.
UN Rights Chief travels to MiddleEast because of conflict in Israel
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today begins a five-day visit to the Middle East region, amid Israel’s escalation in Gaza, in response to the attacks on it on 7 and 8 October, and the wider context of 56 years of occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Thailand: Investigate detained youth activist’s death
Lagos, May 24, 2024 – Thai authorities should impartially and transparently investigate the death of a detained anti-monarchy activist, Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom, in Bangkok, Human Rights...
How NDLEA arrests female drug kingpin, others in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 61-year-old wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, in her...
