Responding to the slaughter of the Chief Imam of Maru Alkali Salihu Suleiman, following the abduction of he and his three children, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International said: “Amnesty International strongly condemns the gruesome killing of the Chief Imam of Maru Jumma’a Mosque, Alkali Salihu Suleiman 79, along with his three children — after the…
An kama ƴan jarida da masu sharhi a kan mahukunta da aka caje su kuma aka tsare su ba bisa ƙa’ida ba. Jami’an tsaro sun kama tare da cuzguna wa masu zanga-zanga, kuma sun yi amfani da ƙarfi fiye da kima wajen daƙushe zanga-zangar, wanda ya haifar da mutuwar masu zanga-zangar da dama. An kashe…
“Amnesty International strongly condemns the killing of at least 54 people between 12:00 am to 1:00 am last night when gunmen invaded Zikke village of Bassa LGA, Plateau State. Along the way, the gunmen also razed villages and looted homes, destroying everything on their path. While those killed are being prepared for mass burial, more…
The National Broadcasting Commission’s blatant ban of broadcasting Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa” is a clear violation of freedom of expression, which includes the right to obtain information. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must immediately direct the NBC to withdraw the bizarre ban which violates a range of human rights. Categorizing the song as “Not…
Ahead of planned nationwide protests slated for Monday, 7 April 2025, in response increasing clampdown on freedom of expression through the manipulation of the draconian Cybercrimes Act, Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director, Isa Sanusi, said: “The Nigerian authorities must ensure that security agencies respect and facilitate the right to peaceful protest, as guaranteed by both the…
Amnesty International is deeply concerned that almost every year, the Nigerian military is using lethal force on peaceful Quds day protests of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) as soldiers killed at least five protesters in Abuja and dozens left severely injured — some with life-threatening injuries. Those injured were denied medical treatment. While on the…
Responding to the lynching of over 16 travelers by vigilante and a mob at Uromi Edo state yesterday, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria said: “The Nigerian authorities must immediately and transparently institute an investigation of lynching of at over16 travelers whose vehicle was blocked and all of them dragged one by one: beaten and…
Responding to the inability of the Nigerian authorities to investigate allegations of sexual harassment by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, Isa Sanusi, Director Amnesty International Nigeria said: “Amnesty International calls on the Nigerian authorities to immediately institute an independent and impartial investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment by Senator…
As a young woman from the DRC, the violent repression of protests, not only in my home country but throughout the continent, has deeply impacted me: It’s a constant reminder of the risks we, as human right defenders, face when we stand up for our rights and demand change. The fear of violence can be…
Everyone in the Nigerian community of Kegbara (K) Dere is affected by pollution caused by oil spills from decades ago. None more so than its youngest and most vulnerable members. Letor Baatee is a 36-year-old community midwife, who has helped deliver more than a hundred babies there in her time. Over time, she has noticed…
Responding to the force eviction of Ilaje-Otumara riverside community of Lagos, Isa Sanusi Director Amnesty International Nigeria said: “Amnesty International strongly condemns the violent forced eviction of Ilaje-Otumara community of Lagos on Friday 7 March 2025 rendering over 10,000 people homeless. Lagos state government must halt its ruthless campaign of demolition which has been carried…