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Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement on Friday condemning the treason charges leveled against protestors in Nigeria last month. Treason can be punishable by death in the West African country. The organization found that 124 people were arrested in Nigeria during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria campaign in August, and 10 of those individuals were charged with [...]

For the past few weeks, Nigeria has been rocked by protests over a cost-of-living crisis. The organised protests built off the momentum of anti-corruption protests in Uganda and demonstrations in Kenya against increased tax on essential goods. Like its predecessors, the protests in Nigeria have been characterised by violence, destruction of property, and allegations of [...]

The Nigerian government charged 10 individuals with treason for participating in an August protest in Abuja “demanding good governance,” according to court documents obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday. The defendants pleaded not guilty to their charges before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Abuja Federal High Court, emphasizing the constitutionally protected right to peaceful assembly, a [...]

Major Tanzanian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) amidst escalating political tensions according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks on Friday. This shutdown takes place as authorities issue warnings about potential opposition party actions aimed at freeing political prisoners from police custody. The affected ISPs include [...]

Rioting and unrest continued Monday across the United Kingdom, with numerous towns and cities reeling from the ongoing violence. The disorder prompted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to condemn the riots as”far-right thuggery.” Several countries, including Australia, Nigeria, Malaysia and Kenya have issued warnings to their citizens in or travelling to the UK following the riots, with [...]

The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship prevailing in the West African nation, stating that the demonstrations have turned violent. In a televised address, Tinubu acknowledged the frustrations of the protesters and expressed his commitment to dialogue, urging citizens to refrain from violence and destruction that could harm the [...]

The governor of Kano State, Nigeria, issued a 24-hour curfew on Thursday after crowds looted and destroyed property amid anti-corruption protests. Following the curfew, all citizens are expected to stay home, prohibiting them from demonstrating. Protesters set fire to tires in front of the state governor’s residence, while looters broke into a nearby warehouse and [...]

Amnesty International urged Nigeria’s government on Thursday to uphold human rights ahead of widespread youth protests against food shortages and the cost of living crises. The rallies, which were coordinated on various social media channels, highlight rising prices and economic frustration among Nigerian youth. According to Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director, Isa Sanusi:  The Nigerian authorities must [...]

The Centre for Human and Socioeconomic Rights (CHSR) urged Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Sunday to end unlawful detention in the country. During a news conference in Ijaiye Lagos, the CHSR’s National President urged the IGP to investigate cases of police brutality, unlawful detention, and abuse of office power, among other violations of citizens’ rights. [...]

Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a judgment ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute state governors and others for electoral violence, bribery, vote buying, and collusion in the 2023 general elections, as reported by local media. The ruling was issued in a lawsuit brought by a non-governmental, non-profit organization, Socio-Economic [...]