Lawyer Seeks Compensation, Apology After Court Acquits 11 #EndBadGovernance Protesters

An Abuja Federal High Court has discharged and acquitted 11 #EndBadGovernance protesters after striking out all treason and terrorism charges filed by the Bola Tinubu administration. Justice Emeka Nwite described the case as baseless, leading human rights lawyer Abubakar Marshal to demand immediate compensation, restoration of frozen accounts and a public apology from the Nigerian government. Marshal condemned the prolonged prosecution as state-backed persecution, insisting the protesters were victimised for exercising constitutional rights to demand good governance. He said the ordeal—detentions, frozen accounts, and reputational damage—violated their freedoms and must now be remedied.


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Abuja Court Frees 11 #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Dismisses Treason and Terrorism Charges

A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted 11 activists arrested during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, striking out all treason and terrorism-related charges brought against them. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that the allegations were unfounded, marking what activist Adaramoye Michael Lenin described as a “historic victory.” The protesters had been detained for over a year after security agencies accused them of attempting to destabilise the country during nationwide demonstrations fuelled by economic hardship, insecurity, and public frustration under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Human rights groups consistently condemned the charges as politically motivated attempts to suppress dissent. With the ruling, all accused individuals have been fully discharged.

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Human Rights Day: RULAAC Urges Nigerian Government to End Widespread Citizens’ Rights Violations

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Nigerian government to treat human rights as essential daily needs rather than abstract promises. In a statement marking Human Rights Day 2025, Executive Director Okechukwu Nwanguma highlighted the year’s theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” stressing the importance of access to clean water, healthcare, education, justice, housing, and freedom of expression. RULAAC lamented widespread rights violations caused by corruption, insecurity, poor governance, police brutality, and collapsing social services. The group urged the Tinubu administration to move beyond rhetoric by improving basic services, guaranteeing civic freedoms, reforming law enforcement, protecting vulnerable groups, and addressing insecurity through rights-respecting approaches. It reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring abuses and advocating for a Nigeria where human dignity is upheld daily.

Lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor Condemns Deadly Attack on Anambra Church, Demands Justice for Victims

Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has strongly condemned the deadly attack on St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Lilu, Anambra State, describing it as a sacrilegious assault on faith and humanity. Two worshippers, including a cleric’s wife, were killed when armed men invaded the church during early Sunday worship preparations. Ejiofor demanded swift justice, criticised the slow pace of investigations, and urged security agencies and the Anambra government to ensure the perpetrators are tracked down and prosecuted. He consoled affected families and warned against normalising violence in sacred places of worship.

Falana Warns Nigeria Risks Military Coup Without Political Pluralism, Open Civic Space

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has warned that Nigeria must urgently embrace political pluralism and expand civic freedoms to avoid the growing wave of military coups destabilising West Africa. Speaking on Channels TV, Falana said widespread poverty, insecurity, shrinking civic space, and the criminalisation of dissent are fueling public anger across the region. He criticised INEC for restricting the registration of ideological political parties and warned that Nigeria risks sliding toward a one-party state. Citing the recent failed coup in Benin Republic, Falana stressed that suppressing opposition, jailing critics, or limiting political space undermines democracy and increases instability.

Amnesty International Slams Nigerian Military Over Killing of Female Protesters in Adamawa

Amnesty International has condemned the Nigerian military for the killing of at least nine unarmed female protesters in Lamorde, Adamawa State, calling the incident a horrific and unlawful use of excessive force. The rights group said soldiers fired live ammunition without warning, leaving many women with gunshot wounds to the head, chest, back, and limbs—some with multiple bullet injuries, indicating indiscriminate shooting. Amnesty also criticised the government’s slow and ineffective response to escalating communal violence between the Bachama and Chobo ethnic groups, warning that repeated failures to investigate human rights violations are eroding respect for human life in Nigeria.

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE CONDUCTS PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING ON PREVENTING THE RECRUITMENT AND USE OF CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICT

The Nigeria Police Force has conducted a week-long Pre-Deployment Training on Preventing the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Conflict held at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The programme was declared open by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, represented by AIG Aminu Baba Raji, AIG Training and Development and fully equipped officers with child-sensitive policing during internal security operations.

The programme was delivered in partnership with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, featuring international facilitators and certified Nigeria Police Trainers-of-Trainers. Officers were trained to detect and prevent child recruitment and to recognize that children associated with armed groups are primarily victims deserving confidentiality, empathy, and protection.

In his remarks, the IGP stressed that children remain among the most vulnerable in situations of violence and that their recruitment by armed actors whether as fighters, spies, or in other roles, is a grave violation of their rights and a threat to national security. He emphasized the need for officers deployed to conflict-affected areas to identify these risks and respond with professionalism, sensitivity, and gender-responsive approaches.

The training further strengthened existing Nigeria Police child-protection initiatives such as the Safer Schools Programme and POCACOV. A total of 25 officers were certified as ready for deployment to conflict-affected areas.

IGP Egbetokun expressed appreciation to the organizers for their support and assured that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding human rights and enhancing child-protection capacity through continuous training and strong partnerships.

CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
December 9, 2025

Aisha Yesufu Condemns Tinubu’s Troop Deployment to Benin, Warns of Rising Executive Overreach

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu criticizes President Bola Tinubu for deploying Nigerian troops to Benin Republic without prior National Assembly approval, calling it a constitutional breach and a threat to democracy. She warns that such unilateral actions weaken federal institutions, risk authoritarianism, and endanger national sovereignty. Yesufu urges lawmakers to assert their authority and prevent further erosion of Nigeria’s democratic framework following the failed coup in Benin.

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Sowore Arrives Lagos Federal High Court to Challenge Police Commissioner Over ‘Illegal Wanted’ Declaration

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore appeared at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for the hearing of his fundamental rights enforcement suit against Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood. Sowore is challenging the police chief’s November 3 declaration naming him “wanted” over a protest in Oworonshoki—an action his lawyers say had no legal basis, warrant, charge, or investigation.

Friday’s proceedings were stalled after police served Sowore’s legal team a fresh counter-affidavit inside the courtroom, a move described by his lawyer, Tope Temokun, as a deliberate “last-minute ambush.” The court adjourned to December 9, 2025, to allow the applicant file further responses. Sowore argues the declaration violated his constitutional rights to liberty, dignity, and movement, accusing the police of using unlawful tactics to intimidate critics.

YRC Mobilises Nigerians for December 10 Protest, Demands Release of #EndBadGovernance Activists

The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has urged Nigerians nationwide to join the December 10 protest marking World Human Rights Day, organised by the #EndBadGovernance Movement. The group warned that Nigeria is “on the brink” due to worsening repression, rights violations, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act to target critics under the Tinubu administration.

YRC is demanding the dismissal of treason and terrorism charges against 11 detained protesters arrested in 2024, accusing the government of delaying their trial to silence dissent. The group also highlighted ongoing persecution of activists, workers, students, and journalists, as well as widespread demolitions displacing poor communities. YRC says the protest aims to build a united resistance against anti-poor policies and systemic abuses.

Fresh Assassination Plot Against Whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh in Anambra Prison Exposed as Global Rights Groups Demand His Release

Global human rights organisations have raised alarm over a fresh alleged plot to assassinate detained whistleblower Nnamdi Daniel Emeh inside Awka Correctional Centre. A weapon was reportedly smuggled into the prison with instructions to stage a fight and kill him, despite multiple court orders granting him bail for more than 18 months.
Blueprint for Free Speech and 20 other international groups have petitioned Nigerian authorities, demanding his immediate release, an independent probe into the threats, and accountability from the police whose investigation findings remain hidden.
Emeh, who exposed alleged extrajudicial killings and organ harvesting by Anambra police officers, continues to face prolonged detention, vanished court documents, and repeated obstruction of justice — even as he recently won an international whistleblowing award.


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Tinubu’s Benin Republic Intervention Is Unconstitutional and Impeachable — Lawyer Marshal Abubakar

Human rights lawyer Marshal Abubakar has declared President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of Nigerian troops to Benin Republic after the December 7 coup an impeachable offence, arguing it violates Section 5(4)(b) of the 1999 Constitution. He said the President lacks the power to send armed forces on combat duty outside Nigeria without prior approval from the National Assembly, regardless of ECOWAS protocols. Abubakar stressed that emergency military action is only lawful when Nigeria itself faces imminent threat — not when intervening to defend another country. He also warned that ECOWAS treaties cannot supersede the Nigerian Constitution.
Beyond the legal infractions, Abubakar expressed concern over rising coups across West Africa, linking them to corruption, weak institutions, insecurity, and leadership failures. He urged African leaders to restore public trust, strengthen democratic systems, and address governance collapse to prevent further military takeovers.


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Use Benin-Style Military Force Against Terrorists in Nigeria, Adeyanju Urges Tinubu

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Tinubu to apply the same decisive military strength used in stopping the failed coup in Benin Republic to crush terrorist groups operating across Nigeria. Praising Nigeria’s swift and coordinated intervention in Benin — involving Air Force jets and ground operations — Adeyanju said the same firmness is urgently needed to tackle terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism within the country. He added that Nigeria’s regional leadership means little if citizens at home continue to suffer relentless attacks, especially in the North-West, North-East and North-Central regions.

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BREAKING: Burkina Faso Moves to Reinstate De@th Penalty for Treason, Terro!sm & Espionage

Burkina Faso is shaking the table again as its Council of Ministers approves a new bill to bring back the de@th penalty — a punishment the country abolished back in 2018.

Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala says the move is part of a wider reform of the justice system, targeting cr!mes like treason, terror!sm, and espionage. But hold on — the bill isn’t law yet. It must still pass through parliament and the constitutional courts.

This development comes as the military government led by Ibrahim Trore— which took over in the 2022 coup — continues tightening its grip to power

Burkina Faso now joins the rising wave of West African nations where military takeovers are fueled by public anger over insecurity and failed governance under previous civilian administrations.

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Nigeria’s Waning Influence Blamed for Rising Coups in West Africa — Activist Nwapa

Human rights advocate Francis Nwapa has linked the recent military coup in Benin Republic to Nigeria’s declining leadership role and governance failures in West Africa. Responding to reports that soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri tried to remove President Patrice Talon and seized national institutions, Nwapa argued that Nigeria’s inability to provide strong democratic leadership, economic stability, and respect for human rights has weakened its regional credibility.

Nwapa said Nigeria once shaped stability across Africa but has now lost the moral authority needed to discourage military takeovers. He noted that frustrations with Nigeria’s economic decline, especially the weakened naira, are felt across neighbouring countries, citing interactions with traders from Togo and Benin during his 2025 visit to Ghana. The activist warned that unless Nigeria’s political elites urgently improve governance, the region could face more instability and internal unrest.

Rights Group Condemns Armed Police Raid, ‘Unlawful’ Arrest of Kano Prosecutor Muhuyi Magaji

A human rights organisation, Advocacy for Human Right and Cultural Values for Development Initiative (AHRCV), has criticised the arrest of Barrister Muhuyi Magaji, lead prosecutor in the Dala Inland Dry Port corruption case. Magaji was reportedly taken by a heavily armed team allegedly sent from Abuja without a warrant, despite court orders protecting him from intimidation. Although he was released on bail the following day, AHRCV described the operation as unlawful, politically motivated, and a threat to judicial independence.

The group said the arrest appeared aimed at obstructing an ongoing corruption case involving powerful individuals. It called on the Nigeria Police Force to justify the raid, urged judicial bodies to protect legal practitioners, and demanded an impartial investigation. AHRCV warned that using security agencies for intimidation undermines the fight against corruption and violates citizens’ fundamental rights.

Rights Group Condemns Alleged Plan To Create Parallel Hisbah In Kano, Warns Of Chaos

A human rights organisation, AHRCVDI, has denounced an alleged attempt by allies of former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to establish a rival Hisbah-style outfit called “Hisba Independent Fisabilillahi.” The group described the move as illegal, unconstitutional, and a threat to public order, warning it could trigger clashes between competing enforcement groups. AHRCVDI urged Governor Abba Yusuf and security agencies to immediately ban the group, arrest its promoters, and prevent the emergence of unregulated vigilante structures that could endanger citizens and destabilise Kano State.

Adeyanju Blames Wike, Akpabio for Making Coups Appealing in Africa

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised Nigerian politicians such as Nyesom Wike and Godswill Akpabio, accusing them of reckless behaviour that fuels public frustration and makes military coups seem attractive across Africa. Reacting to a failed coup attempt in Benin Republic, Adeyanju said widespread political arrogance and disregard for democratic principles have eroded public trust. He warned that unless African leaders embrace transparency and good governance, citizens may continue sympathising with military interventions.

First Bank Sues Lawyer Mike Igini Over EFCC, CBN Petitions Alleging Unethical Banking Practices

First Bank of Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against human rights lawyer Mike Igini over petitions he submitted to the EFCC and CBN accusing the bank of fraud, forged transfer mandates, diverted funds, and unethical banking conduct affecting Broron Oil and Gas Ltd. Despite CBN’s findings ordering refunds, enforcement has stalled, prompting further petitions that reportedly displeased First Bank. The bank is now suing Igini personally, while EFCC investigates alleged financial irregularities.