Nicaragua Arrests 60 Over Maduro Capture Support
Nicaraguan authorities arrest 60 people for supporting the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Human rights groups report a new wave of repression. Read the full details.
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Iran Protests: 51 Dead, Khamenei Vows Crackdown
Iran's Supreme Leader vows no retreat as protests enter 13th day. Internet blackout masks violence, death toll rises to 51. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Pope Laments 'War in Vogue', Criticises US Military Moves
Pope Leo XIV warns diplomacy is being replaced by force, criticises US actions in Venezuela and calls for safeguarding human rights. Read his full New Year's message.
Iranian Women Protest by Burning Khamenei Images
Iranian women launch a bold protest, lighting cigarettes with burning images of Supreme Leader Khamenei. This act defies hijab laws and challenges authority as economic unrest grows. Read the full story.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Mass Anti-Government Protests
Iran faces nationwide internet blackout as protests over economic hardship spread. Over 45 killed, 2000 detained. Get the full story on the escalating crisis.
Iran Hangs Man Convicted of Spying for Israel
Iran executes Ali Ardestani for spying for Mossad. Human rights groups decry unfair trial as executions surge post-war with Israel. Read the full report.
Iran Warns US, Israel Over Threats Amid Protests
Iran's military chief warns of a robust response to threats from Trump and Netanyahu as internal protests over economic hardship continue. Get the latest details on the escalating tensions.
UN: U.S. Action in Venezuela Makes World Less Safe
The UN Human Rights Office says the U.S. intervention in Venezuela violates international law, undermines global security, and sets a dangerous precedent. Read the full report.
Muslim Woman: Wife Not Required to Cook or Pay Bills in Islam
Nafisat Ibrahim's viral Facebook post clarifies Islamic spousal rights, stating a wife's financial and domestic contributions are acts of kindness, not obligation. Read the full debate.
Khamenei's Moscow Escape Plan Amid Iran Protests
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly makes contingency plans to flee to Moscow as Iran's regime offers cash to quell nationwide protests. Get the latest details.
US Strikes Under Trump Hit Nigeria, Venezuela, 5 Others
A comprehensive list of seven countries targeted by US military strikes under President Donald Trump in 2025 has emerged, including Nigeria and Venezuela. Details inside.
Trump Threatens Iran Over Violent Protest Crackdown
Donald Trump warns Iran against violently killing protesters as nationwide demonstrations enter fifth day. Get the latest on the US response and unfolding crisis.
Deadly Protests Spread Across Iran Over Economic Woes
Several people have been killed as cost-of-living protests in Iran turn violent, marking the country's most serious unrest in three years. Stay informed on the escalating crisis.
Man Killed Over Watermelon Theft in Zamfara
A young man, Abdullahi Ibrahim, was allegedly beaten to death by Yansakai vigilantes in Gusau for stealing three watermelons. His family demands justice. Read the full story.
Iran declares Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organisation
Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organisation in a tit-for-tat move after Canada blacklisted Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Read details on the escalating diplomatic rift.
Amnesty, PDP Condemn Attack on Pedro Obaseki in Benin
Amnesty International and the PDP have condemned the barbaric abduction and public humiliation of Dr Don Pedro Obaseki in Benin City. Read the full report and calls for justice.
CELSIR, KENNA Collaborate on Human Rights, Justice Reform
CELSIR and KENNA unite to champion human dignity and a people-centred justice system in Nigeria. Stakeholders call for multi-sector collaboration and proactive legal advocacy. Read the key recommendations.
Netanyahu, Trump meet Monday for Gaza, Iran talks
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, Dec 29, for pivotal talks on Gaza ceasefire next steps and Iran's nuclear threat. Key details inside.
Children Make Up 82% of IDPs in 11 States - NHRC
A new NHRC report reveals children are the majority of IDPs in Nigeria's security crisis. Read the shocking data and calls for urgent action.
Children 82% of IDPs in 11 States - NHRC Report
A new NHRC report reveals children are 82% of 9,290 IDPs in 11 states, facing hunger and violence. The Commission urges action to domesticate the Kampala Convention and scale up child protection.
Gwamnishu Gets Church Prayers After Police Custody
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu was seen in a viral video receiving fervent prayers in church shortly after his release from two weeks in Edo State Police custody. The video has sparked mixed reactions online.
Kogi CP Commends NHRC for Upholding Rights
Kogi State Police Commissioner Naziru Bello Kankarofi has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its sustained advocacy. He emphasized the need for synergy to protect citizens' rights.
Sheikh Zakzaky Bags Imam Khomeini Award in Iran
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of Nigeria's Islamic Movement, receives the Imam Khomeini World Award in Iran for his advocacy of justice and Islamic values. The Resource Forum hails it as historic.
Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel
Iran carries out death sentence against man convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad. Details on the case and escalating regional tensions. Read the full report.
Amnesty Condemns Gombe Aide's Assault on Councillor
Amnesty International condemns the brutal assault on Gombe councillor Abdulrahman Abubakar Sherif by a governor's aide. We demand justice and an end to political violence in Nigeria.
Nigeria's Human Rights Crisis Deepens with 422,942 Complaints
The NHRC reports a shocking 422,942 human rights violations in November 2025, including over 800 kidnappings. Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu warns of a national emergency. Read the full report and calls to action.
Iran Abandoned Assad Days Before His Ousting
Exclusive report reveals how Iranian forces and diplomats fled Syria in December 2024, leaving Bashar al-Assad to his fate as rebels closed in on Damascus. Discover the inside story.
World Cup Trophy Arrives in Washington for 2026 Draw
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Washington DC ahead of the historic 48-team final draw. Rio Ferdinand will host alongside sports legends, but a visa row with Iran adds drama. Read the full story.
Natasha Akpoti, Israel-Iran War Top Nigeria's 2025 Google Searches
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals Nigeria's top queries: Senator Natasha Akpoti, the Israel-Iran conflict, and the film 'Love in Every Word' dominated. Explore the full list of trending personalities, songs, and events.
Imo Police Deny Torture, Organ Harvesting Allegations
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed viral allegations of torture and organ harvesting against its Tiger Base unit. The Commissioner has approved a new Human Rights Desk for oversight.
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