Archives Tag: Human Rights
5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
April 19, 2022
This article is a two-part article on some women that represent the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman. This is not necessarily a defined order or the standard measurement of the Nigerian woman. There are a lot of women whose struggles and efforts have and might never come to the limelight or will be … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Women In History: The Resilient Spirit Of The Nigerian Women
By jeremiah
Nigerian Army, Lagos Judicial Panel And The Rejection Of Truth
April 19, 2022
There is only as much protest that can go round on Lai Mohammed at the Lagos #EndSARS judiciary panel. News about the Army’s decision began to fly around on social media on Sunday, 31st January. It had been revealed earlier on Saturday that popular Lagos-based hospital, Reddington Hospital, had testified at the panel that … Continue reading Nigerian Army, Lagos Judicial Panel And The Rejection Of Truth
By adedoyin
ThrowBack Thursday: Gani Fawehinmi – A Defender Of Human Rights
April 19, 2022
Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi was born on 22nd April 1938 to Saheed and Munirat Fawehinmi of Ondo, in Ondo State. Gani had his early education at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ondo from 1947 to 1953 and Victory College, Ikare for his secondary school education from 1954 to 1958. Read more about Throwback Thursday Gani’s passion for human … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Gani Fawehinmi – A Defender Of Human Rights
By adedoyin
United Nations Day
April 19, 2022
With the ratification of the UN Charter, the founding document for the United Nations by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council of the UN, the organization came into force on October 24, 1945. Established after the Second World War, the UN succeeded the League of Nations … Continue reading United Nations Day
By ugo-chinedu
Full Text Of Buhari Speech On #EndSARS Protests
April 19, 2022
Fellow Nigerians It has become necessary for me to address you haven heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well-intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, against the … Continue reading Full Text Of Buhari Speech On #EndSARS Protests
Lekki Toll Gate: The Ground Of The Fallen
April 19, 2022
‘When the mob came, they watched; When the soldiers killed, they feigned ignorance.’ The 20th of October 2020 will never be forgotten easily in the history of modern Nigeria. It will be remembered as the day Nigeria tried to break Nigerians, the day the government told Nigerians that they do not matter, the day … Continue reading Lekki Toll Gate: The Ground Of The Fallen
The Rise Of Online Activism
April 19, 2022
On Saturday, 17th October, the Nigerian Army announced an Operation named Crocodile Smile VI which is designed to censor online activities in the wake of the #EndSARS protests. An assistant to the Chief of Army Staff who appeared on a TV programme earlier on Monday went further to give credence to this new censorship … Continue reading The Rise Of Online Activism
By adedoyin
LEGACY
April 19, 2022
The people of my generation are tired. They are tired of being harassed, extorted, kidnapped, molested and killed by SARS. Read more about #EndSARS We are tired of listening to politicians pay lip service, To improving the health and education sector, While they and their families travel abroad to treat headaches. Moreover, their kid’s … Continue reading LEGACY
International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
April 19, 2022
In 2015, 736 million people lived below the international poverty line of surviving on less than $1.90 per day. Three years later (2018), nearly 8% of workers in the globe and their families lived below the US $1.90 daily for each person in the family. Majority of the people from these figures reside in … Continue reading International Day For The Eradication Of Poverty
By ugo-chinedu
#EndSARS: What If The Internet Gets Shutdown?
April 19, 2022
The #EndSARS has continued to rage and as the Nigerian government has not quite yet come to terms with the ramifications of the protests or even shown willingness to accede to the demands of young people, we would be remiss to assume they won’t resort to drastic measures as shutting down the internet in … Continue reading #EndSARS: What If The Internet Gets Shutdown?
By david-okwara
Analysis: The NBA And The El-Rufai Fiasco
April 19, 2022
There was mild drama on August 21 when the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) announced that the Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has been withdrawn as one of the guest speakers billed to speak at the incoming NBA conference. Read more about Politics Background The Kaduna governor was billed to speak in a session … Continue reading Analysis: The NBA And The El-Rufai Fiasco
By adedoyin
July 30: World Day Against Trafficking In Persons
April 19, 2022
Do you know that every day, in every part of the world, people are exploited by human traffickers for profit? Poor and vulnerable people are constantly at the risk of being exploited by these traffickers. Â Women and girls constitute over 70% of victims of human trafficking, while children make up nearly one-third of victims. … Continue reading July 30: World Day Against Trafficking In Persons
By ugo-chinedu
Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Segun Awosanya (Segalink)
April 19, 2022
Twitter has fast become the epicentre of social and political discourse for many social media savvy Nigerians. There are now several influencers dominating the “bird app” and raising important conversations about pressing issues in society. Read more about other Social Media Influencers For many Nigerian Twiter users passionate about social justice, the name Segalink … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Segun Awosanya (Segalink)
Do You Know The Functions Of The National Human Rights Commission Of Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
Human rights in Nigeria are protected under the most current constitution of 1999. Nigeria has made major improvements in human rights under this constitution though the American Human Rights Report of 2012 notes areas where significant improvement is needed, which include: abuses by Boko Haram, killings by governmental forces, lack of social equality, and issues … Continue reading Do You Know The Functions Of The National Human Rights Commission Of Nigeria?
By jeremiah
Today Is International Day Of Democracy
April 19, 2022
Democracy, which entails active participation for all class of citizens in government, whether man or woman, rich or poor, has come to be accepted globally as the best system of government especially owing to the fact that it encourages freedom. However, it is unfortunate that despite the acceptance of democracy, numerous governments fail to live … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Democracy
By ugo-chinedu
