Following Saturday’s protest by groups protesting against hunger and bad governance at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, human rights organization, Amnesty International has stated that 50 peaceful protesters were arrested by security agencies. Recall that Policemen on ground and operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS at about 11am dispersed protesters by firing several cannisters of tear gas while …

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian authorities to uphold human rights and respect the right to peaceful protest as Nigerians commence nationwide protests over food shortages and the cost of living crisis on Thursday. The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. “The Nigerian authorities must ensure that security agencies respect and …

Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the sentencing of two TikTok users – Mubarak Muhammad (Uniquepikin) and Nazifi Muhammad – for allegedly defaming the character of Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje in one of their comedy skits. The duo are in prison custody in the state. In his ruling on Monday, the presiding magistrate, Aminu Gambari ordered that the skit makers …