Falana-Led ASCAB Blames Negligence, Poverty for Stampede Deaths of 105 Nigerians, Plans Legal Action
The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB) has expressed deep concern over the stampedes that claimed at least 105…
HEDA Petitions ICPC to Prosecute TETFund Leadership Over Corruption Allegations
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…
I Never Sent Anyone to Afe Babalola; Those Who Went Did So on Their Own – Dele Farotimi
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has disassociated himself from any individuals attempting to mediate with legal icon, Afe…
Nigerian Workers Group Demands Immediate Release of Activist Abiodun Thomas ‘Abducted’ by Police in Lagos
The Socialist Workers League (SWL) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Abiodun Olamide Thomas, also known…
Youth Rights Campaign Demands Release of Activist Abiodun Thomas, Condemns Police Actions
The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), a human rights advocacy group, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Nurse…
Beyond the Removal of Dele Farotimi’s Handcuffs, By Femi Falana SAN
Two days ago, Dele Farotimi, a lawyer currently facing charges of criminal defamation in Ado Ekiti, was handcuffed by the…
UK-Based Activists to Protest at King’s College London Against Dele Farotimi’s Detention
Activists in the United Kingdom are set to hold a protest at King’s College London (KCL) against Nigerian senior advocate,…
Falana Queries NNPCL Managing Director, Mele Kyari Over Port Harcourt Refinery, Alleged Diversion of $2.9 Billion for Repairs
Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on Mele Kyari, the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
Afenifere Demands Release of Dele Farotimi, Warns Nigerian Police and Judiciary Against Rights Violations
The Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has called for the immediate release of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, while condemning his…
Emirates Airline Discriminates Against Disabled Nigerian Passenger, Refuses Mobility Scooter
A Nigerian entrepreneur and disability advocate, Margaret Arinola Adeyileka, has condemned the discriminatory treatment she received from Emirates Airline in…