Shari’ah: Makinde needs briefing –MURIC
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, recently spoke against the Shari’ah. However, an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has criticized the Governor for failing to receive proper briefing before opposing Shari’ah. According to a statement issued by the Executive Director of MURIC…
Compensate families of those who died in stampede — Falana to FG
Human rights activist and lawyer Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to compensate the families of those involved in the recent stampedes in parts of the country. Falana stated this on Friday in Akure during a programme organised by the Ondo State Government, tagged Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series…
VeryDarkMan Speaks Out in Pain, Reveals How His NGO Account Was Hacked, ₦160m Missing
Nigerian activist and humanitarian Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman (VDM), has shared a heartbreaking update about a major setback in his mission to uplift underprivileged communities. In a recent social media post, VDM revealed that his NGO’s account, which had recently garnered over ₦200 million in donations…Femi Falana Calls for Police Accountability in Deadly Stampedes Across Nigeria
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called for accountability,… The post Femi Falana Calls for Police Accountability in Deadly Stampedes Across Nigeria appeared first on BarristerNG.com…
“Everything your Father owns is your right as a woman” – Lady Challǝnges Traditional Inheritance Rights (IMAGE)
A Nigerian woman, Faith Essien has challenged the current status quo of how women are treated when it comes to the sharing of property between family members. She calls out the prevalent tradition within most Nigerian households where the women are usually left with little to nothing after a family property is shared…
Falana Blames Police For Stampede Death, Demands Compensation For Families
Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to compensate the families of those involved in the recent stampedes in parts of the country. Falana made the call on Friday while speaking during a programme organised by the Ondo State Government tagged Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series to honour the late governor…Ombudsman probes Government’s work on animal management and protection of animal rights and welfare
The following is issued on behalf of the Office of The Ombudsman: The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, today (December 27) announced the launch of a direct investigation operation to probe the Government’s work on animal management and protection of animal rights and welfare. In recent years…
Brazil views labor violations at BYD site as human ‘trafficking’
Authorities in Brazil said they are probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected “trafficking” of Chinese workers. The post Brazil views labor violations at BYD site as human ‘trafficking’ appeared first on Digital Journal…