CSOs Hail Acquittal of Emmanuel Acha in Landmark Case
Civil society groups celebrate the court's discharge of Emmanuel Acha, detained over 200 days on firearms charges. A victory for civic space and justice in Nigeria. Read the full story.
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516 Rights Violations Recorded in Adamawa
The NHRC in Adamawa state documented 516 human rights complaints from January to November 2025. Over half involved family and child abandonment. Report violations for redress.
Senate okays death penalty for kidnappers
Nigerian Senate calls for death penalty for kidnappers and firearms law review to combat rising insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. Urgent federal intervention demanded.
Repentant cultists surrender arms to police in Ondo
Rival cult groups in Ondo City surrender 17 weapons in police-brokered peace deal. Former members express relief as community partnerships drive disarmament success.
SERAP: DSS unlawfully invaded our Abuja office
SERAP reaffirms DSS unlawfully invaded its Abuja office in September 2024. The organization provides evidence of false identities and unmarked vehicles used during the intrusion.
3 Remanded for Alleged Murder in Lagos
An Ikeja High Court has remanded three men, including Wasiu 'Olori Eso' Akinwande, for the alleged murder of Bolanle Yusuf and Yusuf Ramadan in Mushin. The case continues in January 2026.
Three men remanded for alleged murder in Lagos
Lagos High Court orders remand of three men for alleged murder and unlawful society membership. Case adjourned to January 2026 for trial. Get the latest crime updates.
Police dismantle major kidnapping syndicate in Delta, Anambra
Nigerian police forces have successfully dismantled a sophisticated kidnapping syndicate operating across Delta and Anambra states, recovering dangerous firearms and ammunition in major security breakthrough.
Court frees 13 unlawfully detained inmates, awards ₦48m
In a landmark ruling, a Taraba High Court has ordered the immediate release of 13 unlawfully detained inmates and awarded them ₦48 million in compensation for violation of their fundamental rights.
Edo Police Arrest Two With Illegal Firearms
Edo State Police apprehend two individuals in possession of prohibited firearms during intelligence-led operation. Security forces intensify crackdown on illegal weapons proliferation.
Troops Arrest 7 Cultists in Benue, Recover Weapons
Security forces intensify crackdown on cultism in Benue State, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms, ammunition, and mystical charms in major operation.
Police bust illegal arms factory in Akwa Ibom
Nigerian Police Force makes groundbreaking discovery of clandestine weapons manufacturing unit in Akwa Ibom State, arresting key suspects and recovering dangerous firearms.
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