human-rights

Let Me Tell Nigeria the Truth by @dejiajare

Commentaries

I apologise to those who feel offended by the position I took with regards to the #ZariaMassacre. I apologise not because I regret the position I have taken, but rather because I am unable to bend my deep belief just…

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IGP warns policemen against unnecessary detention of suspects

News

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mr Solomon Arase, has cautioned policemen against unnecessary detention of suspects. Arase gave the warning on Wednesday while addressing officers and men of the Gombe Police Command. Arase said suspects should not be detained without…

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HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES: Lagos CP audits SARS, other police cells

News

The Lagos State Police Command has begun an audit of different cells at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a view to check human rights abuses. The audit is not unconnected with the reports received by the Inspector-General of Police,…

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Concerns over holding charge in #Nigeria

Commentaries, News

https://twitter.com/daily_trust/status/623614744000360448

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Tambuwal orders probe of death of suspect in NSCDC custody

News

Tambuwal orders probe of death of suspect in NSCDC custody http://t.co/0tAHrn4ggk

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UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

General, News

UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 26, 2014 Today the community of nations made an historic statement in support of LGBT rights, which are human…

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