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Nigeria’s Use Of Soldiers For Civilian Tasks Comes With Serious Costs – How To Prevent This

Global UpfrontSep 10, 2025September 10, 20250

By Sallek Yaks Musa Nigerians have experienced what it means for their government to be controlled by the military. From independence in 1960 until 1999,

South East Nigeria: IGP Egbetokun Orders Review Of Amnesty International Report On Alleged Extra-Judicial Killings, Human Rights Violations

Global UpfrontAug 17, 2025August 17, 20250

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive institutional review of the 128-page report recently published by Amnesty International’s report exposing

In 2024, Nigeria’s Human Rights Commitment, Rule Of Law Faltered – Analysis

Global UpfrontJan 21, 2025January 21, 20250

With growing economic pressures resulting from high inflation and widespread hardships that characterised 2024 for millions of Nigerians, the country’s commitment to democratic values —respect

Reuters’ Report: How NHRC Cleared Nigerian Military Of Human Rights Abuses, Forced Abortions

Global UpfrontNov 9, 2024November 9, 20240

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC’s) special independent investigative panel on human rights violations in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East Nigeria (SIIP-North East) has cleared the

Tinubu’s Presidency “Categorically Denies Any Human Rights Abuse,” Defends Arrest Of Ajaero By DSS

Global UpfrontSep 10, 2024September 10, 20240

The Presidency under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday rose to defence the spate of arrests of civil society and media operators especially the accusations

Sanctions – ‘They’re Terrified Of The Possible Results’: U.S. Considers Cutting Funds To Notorious Israeli Far Right Army Unit, Netzah Yehuda

Global UpfrontApr 25, 2024April 25, 20240

The drive into the village of Jiljiliya is not what you expect on the West Bank. Imposing mansions line the route, with grand gates and

Hunger, Human Rights Abuses Increasing In Nigeria, Other African Nations, Says Amnesty International

Global UpfrontMar 28, 2023March 28, 20230

Amnesty International (AI) on Monday released its 2022 annual report, highlighting the effects of conflicts in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa while blaming the failure