Death penalty for terrorists: Activists lament Nigerian govt position, blame United States
Human rights activists have criticised the Nigerian government’s stance on the death penalty for terrorism-related offences, saying the position lacks clarity and moral consistency. They argue that while terrorism continues to claim innocent lives, government policies on punishment appear weak and confusing, leaving victims without a sense of justice. According to the activists, Nigeria’s reluctance […]
Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists
Israel has announced plans to deport activists who were part of the Gaza aid flotilla intercepted by its naval forces. The group was reportedly attempting to break the blockade on Gaza when they were stopped by Israeli authorities. According to officials, the decision to deport the activists was made to avoid further tensions. The incident […]
Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda after attending rally for opposition leader
Two Kenyan activists have been abducted in Uganda shortly after attending a rally organized for an opposition leader. Witnesses say they were taken away by unidentified men in plain clothes, sparking fear and outrage among human rights groups. Reports suggest the activists had been supporting democratic reforms and were targeted because of their involvement in […]
Presidency clears air on Tinubu’s national honour to Aisha Yesufu
The Nigerian presidency has cleared up confusion about a national award reportedly given to activist Aisha Yesufu. On Friday, the presidency said it never gave her any national honour. Temitope Ajayi, who works as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, shared this information. He made it clear that the […]