Muyiwa Adejobi: A Symbol Of Arrogance Of Power! – By Tope Temokun Former Police PRO Muyiwa Adejobi has been accused of ordering the violent snatching of activist Omoyele Sowore’s Ray-Ban glasses during a protest — an act that critics say goes beyond petty misconduct to highlight the deep culture of impunity in the Nigerian Police Force. As lawyer and rights activist Tope Temokun argues, Adejobi’s alleged actions reflect a reckless abuse of office, contempt for citizens’ rights, and misuse of state power. The Nigerian Constitution guarantees human dignity and protection of property, yet such violations persist under the cover of uniform and authority. Temokun stresses that this is not about sunglasses, but about the principle that no officer is above the law. The role of a police spokesperson should build trust, not instill fear. Allowing such abuses to pass without accountability only entrenches tyranny. He concludes that Adejobi’s record must not be forgotten, and that the wheels of justice must one day hold him to account. For Nigeria to progress, law enforcement must be subject to the very laws it enforces. #PoliceReform #HumanRights #Accountability

Tinubu Govt Using Buhari-Era Strategy To Silence Me – Sowore Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed fresh forgery allegations against him, describing them as a recycled tactic to silence and blackmail him. Speaking on Channels TV Hard Copy, Sowore said the accusations mirror the Buhari administration’s 2019 strategy, when he was arrested and charged with terrorism financing, money laundering, and cybercrime claims later dropped in court. He also faulted a recent court order directing banks to furnish the Inspector-General of Police with his account details, calling it a violation of his privacy and fundamental rights. Sowore maintained that the forgery allegations lack basis, arguing that the supposed evidence presented by the police does not amount to forgery. He accused the government of repeatedly framing charges without proof to keep him in court battles. The activist linked the renewed case to his protests for better welfare for retired police officers and his opposition to the extension of IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure, which he insists is illegal. #Sowore #NigeriaPolitics #HumanRights

The family of 21-year-old Moses Mba has accused security aides attached to Cross River Governor Bassey Otu’s residence of brutally beating and fatally shooting him. His mother, Mrs. Victoria Mba, said the governor’s aides showed no concern during Moses’ hospitalisation and even monitored his treatments before his death. The family rejected claims by the state government that Moses was mentally unstable and had attacked a guard, citing his strong academic record and religious devotion. Police confirmed the case has been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice. #CrossRiver #JusticeForMoses #HumanRights

A viral video has sparked outrage after Edo State Taskforce operatives, backed by police, were seen dragging residents—including teenagers and interstate commuters—into buses for allegedly violating the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Witnesses reported harassment, assaults, and forced arrests, with critics condemning the crackdown as unconstitutional and abusive. Many on social media likened the taskforce’s actions to notorious patterns of police brutality in Nigeria. #EdoState #TaskforceAbuse #HumanRights

The Edo State Taskforce has come under fire after a viral video showed operatives dragging residents, including teenagers and commuters, into buses for allegedly violating the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Witnesses reported harassment, assaults, and forced arrests, with police officers assisting the taskforce. Critics condemned the crackdown as unconstitutional, violent, and abusive, questioning how travelers on federal roads could be punished for state laws. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many likening the taskforce’s actions to past cases of police brutality. #EdoState #HumanRights #TaskforceAbuse

UN human rights experts have warned that recent oil asset sales in Nigeria by Shell, Eni, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies violate international law, citing a lack of transparency and failure to ensure cleanup of decades of pollution. In letters to the companies and governments of Nigeria, the UK, US, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, the UN stressed that divestments without remediation risk worsening human rights abuses in the Niger Delta. The experts urged urgent cleanup, compensation, and accountability for historic environmental damage. #NigerDelta #OilPollution #UNHumanRights

VIDEO: Enugu Vigilantes Kill Young Man Over False Theft Allegation A young man, Nosike Madueke (popularly called Wojuwo), has been beaten to death by members of a vigilante group in Amagu Iwollo Oghe, Ezeagu LGA, Enugu State, following a false claim that he stole a woman’s clothes. Witnesses said the vigilantes, led by the community’s CSO, Chukwuebuka Hillary Ngwueche (aka Osuofia), tied Madueke and assaulted him with machetes, guns, and irons until he died. A video showed the victim being paraded, beaten, and later lying lifeless on the ground. Sources allege this is the third killing linked to the vigilante group, accusing them of repeatedly targeting people from Madueke’s community. Police are yet to issue an official statement, though the case has been reported to the State CID. #Enugu #HumanRights #Justice

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Tailor & 8-Month-Old Baby Detained Since March Protest — Critically Ill, Denied Court Access A Nigerian man, Misbau, has raised alarm over the detention of his wife and their baby in Suleja Prison, Niger State. He told SaharaReporters that his wife, a tailor, was arrested during a March 2025 #FreePalestine protest while delivering clothes to a customer. Both mother and child have remained in custody for five months without trial. According to him, they are now critically ill, without access to proper medical care. He described the detention as unjust, urging President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians to intervene. #Nigeria #Justice #HumanRights #FreePalestine

Libya Police Raid Migrant Prostitution House, Arrest 36 Nigerians, Chadians Police in Ajdabiya, Libya, have raided a residential house allegedly used for prostitution involving undocumented migrants, according to Migrant Rescue Watch. The operation, conducted on the orders of the public prosecutor, led to the arrest of 36 undocumented migrants — 18 men and 18 women and children of Nigerian and Chadian nationality. Authorities confirmed that those apprehended have been transferred to the Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) for legal processing. The DCIM, which oversees detention of undocumented migrants under Libya’s Interior Ministry, has faced criticism over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions, forced labor, and mistreatment in its facilities. Rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have previously raised alarm about arbitrary detention of children and the agency’s collaboration with armed groups. #Libya #Migration #HumanRights #BreakingNews

Nigerians Blocked From Healthcare In South Africa By Anti-Migrant Group – NUSA August 24, 2025 The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has accused the anti-migrant group Operation Dudula of blocking Nigerians and other African nationals from accessing public healthcare facilities, leading to deaths as many resort to self-medication. NUSA President Smart Nwobi described the actions as illegal and xenophobic, noting that even pregnant women and children with valid documents are being denied treatment. He criticised the Nigerian Consulate for failing to intervene, despite growing attacks and threats to also block foreign children from public schools in 2026. NUSA said it is working with human rights groups and diaspora organisations to mount a legal response, while urging President Bola Tinubu to step in diplomatically. #StopXenophobia #NigeriansInSA #HumanRights Would you like me to also prepare a short headline-style version for social media (under 25 words) to grab attention quickly?

#OpEd: Why Guns Should Be Legalised For Human Rights Activists In Nigeria, By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi argues that Nigeria has become too dangerous for unarmed human rights defenders, as activists face harassment, abductions, and killings while criminals, bandits, and political thugs operate freely with weapons. He insists that legalising guns for activists is not a call to violence but a matter of survival, deterrence, and democracy protection, comparing Nigeria’s situation to apartheid South Africa, the US Black Panthers, and African liberation struggles. According to him, without the right to self-defense, freedom of expression is an illusion, as peaceful protesters risk death each time they speak truth to power. He concludes that arming activists would restore balance, deter oppression, and safeguard democracy from collapse. #HumanRights #Nigeria #GunRights #Democracy

At Least 65 Killed Across Nigeria This Week, Amnesty International Condemns Govt Inaction Amnesty International says Nigerians are being abandoned to “rampaging gunmen” after at least 65 people were killed in violent attacks across the country this week. In a statement on Friday, the rights group faulted Nigerian authorities for failing to protect lives and property, calling it “an utter failure of responsibility.” According to Amnesty, over 50 worshippers were killed and 60 abducted during a mosque attack in Katsina, while 15 farmers were slaughtered in Plateau’s Mangu LGA, displacing more than 200 residents. “Incessant killings and the stunning failure of authorities to end them or bring perpetrators to justice remain a grave threat to the right to life,” Amnesty said, stressing that Nigerians do not deserve to live in constant fear. The organisation reminded the government of its obligation under international law, regional treaties, and Nigeria’s constitution to protect all citizens equally. #NigeriaInCrisis #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational

Anambra Sacks Eight Security Operatives Over Assault On Corps Member, Orders Prosecution The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba security outfit after they were caught assaulting a female corps member in a viral video. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the decision in Awka, stressing that the operatives would also be handed over to the police for prosecution. He described their actions as outside the outfit’s mandate and “utterly condemnable.” The state government vowed to uphold professionalism, accountability, and respect for human rights in all security engagements, warning that any officer found guilty of misconduct will face immediate dismissal. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the victim’s lawyer, Cyrus Onu, have demanded both prosecution and compensation, accusing the operatives of brutality and threatening the corps member. #Anambra #SecurityReform #HumanRights #CorpsMember

News Brief: Anambra Corps Member Assault A lawyer representing assaulted NYSC member, Jennifer Elobor, has alleged that local security operatives in Anambra State threatened to rape and kill her during the attack. Cyrus Onu, the victim’s lawyer, said the operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi (Agunechemba Vigilante Group) stormed the corps members’ apartment in Oba community, accused them of being internet fraudsters, and violently dragged Elobor outside. Onu revealed that when Elobor insisted they contact her Local Government Inspector before leaving with the operatives, she was beaten and threatened. The attackers reportedly told her: “We’ll rape you, kill you, and dump you, and nobody can say anything.” The incident, captured in a viral video, showed the operatives beating Elobor and tearing her clothes. The Anambra State Government has since confirmed that the culprits were arrested and suspended, pending further disciplinary action. However, Onu dismissed government claims that investigations were stalled due to the victim’s lack of cooperation, insisting the authorities were reluctant to prosecute. He said his clients have filed a petition demanding prosecution and compensatory damages against the perpetrators. #Anambra #CorpsMember #NYSC #HumanRights #EndPoliceBrutality

US Report Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice in Nigeria The United States has flagged serious concerns over security, justice delivery, and labour rights in Nigeria, citing enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and lengthy pre-trial periods as persistent problems. In its 2024 Country Report on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State highlighted arbitrary bail conditions, indefinite detentions, judicial delays, and corruption within the justice system. It also noted that the new ₦70,000 minimum wage has been eroded by naira depreciation, with many workers excluded due to weak enforcement and gaps in the law. The report further raised concerns over child rights, pointing to early marriage in several states despite federal laws setting 18 as the minimum legal age. Reacting, the Presidency said the Tinubu administration is addressing the concerns, stressing that security coordination has improved, terrorism arrests validated government efforts, and judicial reforms are underway to tackle delays in the justice system. #Nigeria #HumanRights #USReport

ssault On Corps Member Unacceptable, Operatives Arrested — Anambra Govt The Anambra State Government has condemned the assault of NYSC member Jennifer Elobor by members of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South LGA, describing it as “unacceptable.” Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, confirmed that the operatives who beat and stripped the corps member naked have been arrested and placed under suspension pending investigation. He stressed that the actions of the vigilantes were outside their duty and violated established protocols. The case is now under review to determine whether the suspects will face internal disciplinary measures or full prosecution. #Anambra #NYSC #Security #Justice #HumanRights #Nigeria

Assault On NYSC Member In Anambra ‘Very Wrong’ — Police The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the assault of female NYSC member, Jennifer Elobor, by local vigilante operatives in Oba, Idemili South LGA. Police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga described the viral video showing Elobor being beaten and stripped naked as “very, very wrong,” assuring that justice will be served. The operatives, under Operation Udo Ga-Achi (Agunechemba Vigilante Group), had stormed the corps lodge, accusing corps members of fraud. Despite presenting her ID card, Elobor was attacked and humiliated. Ikenga said the police are ready to act once the victim completes her medical treatment and reports formally. The Anambra State Government confirmed the arrest and detention of the vigilantes involved. #Anambra #Police #NYSC #Justice #Nigeria #Vigilante #HumanRights

War Hero’s Abuja Restaurant Demolished Without Notice Retired Air Commodore Abayomi Balogun, a decorated fighter pilot who served in Liberia and Sierra Leone, has accused the FCDA Development Control of demolishing his Abuja restaurant without notice, allegedly on the orders of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Balogun, founder of the Green Heroes Foundation supporting veterans, said bulldozers destroyed his property while thugs looted valuables. He claimed even his documents were crushed despite pleas for time to evacuate belongings. The demolition, captured in a viral video, has sparked outrage, with Nollywood veteran Patrick Doyle describing Balogun as “one of Nigeria’s finest fighter pilots” and questioning why a national hero was treated this way. #JusticeForVeterans #Nigeria #Abuja #HumanRights

Cleric & Church Leaders Arrested for Flogging Unclad Children in ‘Spiritual Cleansing’ Ritual The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a pastor and two church leaders after a disturbing viral video showed them flogging unclad children, aged between 5 and 9 years, during a so-called “spiritual cleansing ceremony.” In the footage, the children were beaten multiple times with palm tree leaves on their bare skin, then handed over to a separate group labeled as “cleansed.” Shockingly, this act took place in the presence of their parents, who reportedly approved the ritual. Those arrested include Pastor Ifediorah Joseph, church welfare secretary Promise Nwikegha, and minister Deborah Ohia, according to Akpo Lewis, DPO of Eneka Police Station. The incident has sparked outrage nationwide, with many calling for justice for the children and stronger laws to protect minors from harmful cultural or religious practices. #ChildAbuse #JusticeForChildren #PoliceArrest #StopChildAbuse #HumanRights

Rights Group Demands Probe Into Ibom Air–Passenger Incident The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has urged the Ministry of Aviation, NCAA, and FAAN to launch a thorough investigation into an alleged incident involving Ibom Air officials and Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger on a Uyo–Lagos flight. #IbomAir #CHRAN #AviationSafety #PassengerRights #UyoToLagos #NigeriaAviation #HumanRights #AviationNews