Human Rights – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:40:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Human Rights – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 CHRSJ Remembers Late Chairman, Sulaiman with 41-Day Prayer https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-remembers-late-chairman-sulaiman-41-day-prayer/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-remembers-late-chairman-sulaiman-41-day-prayer/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:38:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408442 On Tuesday, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) organised a 41-day Islamic Fidau Prayer in honour of its late first Executive Chairman, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Mallam Abdullahi Abdulrafiu led the prayer session at Ifesowapo Mosque, Ajia, Zone 2, Wakajaye, Ibadan. CHRSJ members and other dignitaries were also present, led [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-remembers-late-chairman-sulaiman-41-day-prayer/feed/ 0 Fawehinmism: Emulate Ikeja NBA, Activist Sulaiman tells Ibadan NBA on Human Rights https://www.theinfostride.com/emulate-fawehinmi-sulaimans-call-to-ibadan-nba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/emulate-fawehinmi-sulaimans-call-to-ibadan-nba/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:28:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402128 A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, has enjoined the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, to emulate its Ikeja Branch counterpart on human rights, saying that the level of human rights, including economic right violations, has been enormous in Oyo State, especially the city of Ibadan which is the capital of Oyo State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/emulate-fawehinmi-sulaimans-call-to-ibadan-nba/feed/ 0 Activist Sulaiman joins World Leaders to celebrate Wole Soyinka at 90, lauds Tinubu, Supreme Court on LG Autonomy https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-joins-world-leaders-to-celebrate-wole-soyinka-at-90-lauds-tinubu-supreme-court-on-lg-autonomy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-joins-world-leaders-to-celebrate-wole-soyinka-at-90-lauds-tinubu-supreme-court-on-lg-autonomy/#respond Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:04:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383309 A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman has joined the world leaders to celebrate a renowned literary giant and Nobel Laurel, Professor Wole Soyinka at 90, describing Professor Soyinka as a man of honour and many parts who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the knowledge across the globe. Professor Soyinka [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-joins-world-leaders-to-celebrate-wole-soyinka-at-90-lauds-tinubu-supreme-court-on-lg-autonomy/feed/ 0 CHRSJ Accuses Lagos NAPTIP of Acting as Court in Illegal Arrest and Detention of Ibadan Businesswoman https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-accuses-lagos-naptip-of-acting-as-court-in-illegal-arrest-and-detention-of-ibadan-businesswoman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-accuses-lagos-naptip-of-acting-as-court-in-illegal-arrest-and-detention-of-ibadan-businesswoman/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:44:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379951 The Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has criticised the Lagos office of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for allegedly turning its office into a court of law. The accusation follows the illegal arrest and unlawful detention of a businesswoman from Ibadan. …As rights group set to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-accuses-lagos-naptip-of-acting-as-court-in-illegal-arrest-and-detention-of-ibadan-businesswoman/feed/ 0 Why Osun Police refuses to charge their acclaimed suspect to Court over alleged N650.8m POF Fraud – CHRSJ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-osun-police-refuses-to-charge-their-acclaimed-suspect-to-court-over-alleged-n650-8m-pof-fraud-chrsj/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-osun-police-refuses-to-charge-their-acclaimed-suspect-to-court-over-alleged-n650-8m-pof-fraud-chrsj/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 22:39:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378425 A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has carpeted the Osun State Police Command of refusing to charge their acclaimed suspect, Mr Talabi Adeniyi Sunday to Court after Sixteen(16) days in their custody over an alleged N650.8m Proof Of Fund (POF) fraud. CHRSJ, also alleged that Mr. Talabi who [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-osun-police-refuses-to-charge-their-acclaimed-suspect-to-court-over-alleged-n650-8m-pof-fraud-chrsj/feed/ 0 Portable Arrest: CHRSJ Condemns Nigeria Police’s Involvement in Debt Recovery https://www.theinfostride.com/portable-arrest-chrsj-condemns-nigeria-polices-involvement-in-debt-recovery/ https://www.theinfostride.com/portable-arrest-chrsj-condemns-nigeria-polices-involvement-in-debt-recovery/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 22:11:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378418 A human rights body, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has strongly condemned the men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the way and manner they employed in arresting the Lagos-based singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable- ZahZu Zeh” over an alleged failure to pay for the Fourteen Million Naira [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/portable-arrest-chrsj-condemns-nigeria-polices-involvement-in-debt-recovery/feed/ 0 Activist Sulaiman to Chief Host 10 years Anniversary of VOHRI with launching of N100m Fund https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-to-chief-host-10-years-anniversary-of-vohri-with-launching-of-n100m-fund/ https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-to-chief-host-10-years-anniversary-of-vohri-with-launching-of-n100m-fund/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 20:10:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377487 A human rights activist and Executive Chairman of the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman will be the Chief Host at the Ten (10) years anniversary of a human rights group, The Vocal Point Human Rights Initiative (VOHRI) and the launching of One Hundred Million Naira (N100,000,000) Fundraising for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-sulaiman-to-chief-host-10-years-anniversary-of-vohri-with-launching-of-n100m-fund/feed/ 0 Rights group set to picket Lagos State Police Command over Corruption, Unprofessional Conduct https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-set-to-picket-lagos-state-police-command-over-corruption-unprofessional-conduct/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-set-to-picket-lagos-state-police-command-over-corruption-unprofessional-conduct/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:14:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359028 A human rights body, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has concluded an arrangement to picket the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja over what it termed as criminal and unprofessional conduct of the Police Officers attached to the Area “G” Command of the Lagos State Police Command. It alleged the Team [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-set-to-picket-lagos-state-police-command-over-corruption-unprofessional-conduct/feed/ 0 Mohbad Death: Rights group blames Alagbon Police, alleges Complicity https://www.theinfostride.com/mohbad-death-rights-group-blames-alagbon-police-alleges-complicity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mohbad-death-rights-group-blames-alagbon-police-alleges-complicity/#respond Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:28:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355313 …Says, like Oluke-Orile Criminal Matter against fake Monarch and his Cohorts. Also, the same goes for Police Area “K”, Morogbo Division with Ilogbo-Eremi Police Station, Badagry, Lagos. A human rights body, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) *has blamed the men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Annex, Force Criminal Investigation Department [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mohbad-death-rights-group-blames-alagbon-police-alleges-complicity/feed/ 0 Alawo Stool: Rights Group Alleges Osun Government Installed Deposed Monarch with Forged Documents https://www.theinfostride.com/alawo-stool-rights-group-alleges-osun-government-installed-deposed-monarch-with-forged-documents/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alawo-stool-rights-group-alleges-osun-government-installed-deposed-monarch-with-forged-documents/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:56:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351667 A human rights group, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), has accused the Osun Government of installing a deposed monarch, Taiwo Abdulrasaq Adegboye, through the use of forged documents. The group draws parallels to a previous incident involving the Mmesoma case, implying a similar pattern of wrongful installation. The allegations raise concerns [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alawo-stool-rights-group-alleges-osun-government-installed-deposed-monarch-with-forged-documents/feed/ 0 Bulkachuwa’s Revelation: Monitor your Judges now, Rights group tells CJN, NJC https://www.theinfostride.com/bulkachuwas-revelation-monitor-your-judges-now-rights-group-tells-cjn-njc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bulkachuwas-revelation-monitor-your-judges-now-rights-group-tells-cjn-njc/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:06:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349195 Following the recent revelation of Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, the 83 years Husband of immediate past Appeal Court President, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, on how he influenced the judgments of the Appeal Court for his Colleagues in the National Assembly, while his wife (Zainab) held forth as Head of the Court in Nigeria. A human rights organization, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bulkachuwas-revelation-monitor-your-judges-now-rights-group-tells-cjn-njc/feed/ 0 Rights group condemns Handcuffed on Fela’s son, Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-condemns-handcuffed-on-felas-son-seun-kuti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-condemns-handcuffed-on-felas-son-seun-kuti/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 12:41:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347366 A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has strongly condemned the way and manner the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) treated the son of legend Afro beat Musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti by putting handcuffed in his hand like common criminal, saying that those political class which they mortgaged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-condemns-handcuffed-on-felas-son-seun-kuti/feed/ 0 Osun Guber Race: Judgement is unacceptable to People, Rights Group tells Tribunal Judges https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-race-judgement-is-unacceptable-to-people-rights-group-tells-tribunal-judges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-race-judgement-is-unacceptable-to-people-rights-group-tells-tribunal-judges/#respond Sat, 28 Jan 2023 15:39:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340505 A human rights organisation, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), has declared the Friday majority judgement of the Osun Election Petition Tribunal as unacceptable to the good people of the State, describing the judgement as Kangaroo, jankara and pure miscarriage of justice. It also declared that the judgement was an act of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-guber-race-judgement-is-unacceptable-to-people-rights-group-tells-tribunal-judges/feed/ 0 Dangote caught in Land-grabbing Scandal in Ogun State as Rights Group fingers Oba Akamo, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-caught-in-land-grabbing-scandal-in-ogun-state-as-rights-group-fingers-oba-akamo-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-caught-in-land-grabbing-scandal-in-ogun-state-as-rights-group-fingers-oba-akamo-others/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:08:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338343 A human rights organisation, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), had concluded robust arrangements to Petition President Muhammadu Buhari and other concerned authorities over alleged illegal trespass, wilful and malicious damage, breaking into the Arayomi Family land situated at Oluke-Orile/Ipaso-Oluke town via Itori in Ewekoro Local Government area of Ogun State by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-caught-in-land-grabbing-scandal-in-ogun-state-as-rights-group-fingers-oba-akamo-others/feed/ 0 Osun N407.32Bn Debt: Rights group to approach EFCC for credible Investigation, possible Prosecution https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-n407-32bn-debt-rights-group-to-approach-efcc-for-credible-investigation-possible-prosecution/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-n407-32bn-debt-rights-group-to-approach-efcc-for-credible-investigation-possible-prosecution/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:01:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338225 A Rights Group is set to approach anti-graft bodies for credible Investigation, and possible prosecution, and wants DMO DG investigated over Osun State’s N407.32Bn debt profile. Following the controversy sorrounding the *indebtedness of Osun State to the tune of N407.32billion*, a human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) had concluded [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-n407-32bn-debt-rights-group-to-approach-efcc-for-credible-investigation-possible-prosecution/feed/ 0 Alawo Stool: Rights Group petitions Osun Judge to NJC over alleged Miscarriage of Justice https://www.theinfostride.com/alawo-stool-rights-group-petitions-osun-judge-to-njc-over-alleged-miscarriage-of-justice/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alawo-stool-rights-group-petitions-osun-judge-to-njc-over-alleged-miscarriage-of-justice/#respond Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:54:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327607 Rights Group, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ, Nigeria), has petitioned the Osun Judge to National Judicial Council (NJC) over the alleged Miscarriage of Justice on Alawo stool case. Read the contents of the petition below: ################## Wednesday 29th June 2022. The Chairman, National Judicial Council (NJC), Supreme Court Complex, Three Arms Zone, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alawo-stool-rights-group-petitions-osun-judge-to-njc-over-alleged-miscarriage-of-justice/feed/ 0 UN General Assembly Suspends Russia From Top Human Rights Body https://www.theinfostride.com/un-general-assembly-suspends-russia-from-top-human-rights-body/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-general-assembly-suspends-russia-from-top-human-rights-body/#respond Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322391 The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the world organisation’s leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, which the United States and Ukraine have called tantamount to war crimes. The vote was 93-24 with 58 abstentions, significantly lower than the vote on two resolutions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-general-assembly-suspends-russia-from-top-human-rights-body/feed/ 0 UN Chief, Antonio Guterres Expects China To Allow Credible Visit By Human Rights Chief https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-antonio-guterres-expects-china-to-allow-credible-visit-by-human-rights-chief/ https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-antonio-guterres-expects-china-to-allow-credible-visit-by-human-rights-chief/#respond Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:09:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317987 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Chinese leadership that he expects Beijing to allow the world body’s human rights chief to make a credible visit to China, including Xinjiang where the country is facing serious rights violations against Uygur Muslims. Guterres, who was in Beijing to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/un-chief-antonio-guterres-expects-china-to-allow-credible-visit-by-human-rights-chief/feed/ 0 CHRSJ urges Gov. Sanwo-Olu to caution Police Commissioner over Violation of Citizen’s Fundamental Rights https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-urges-gov-sanwo-olu-to-caution-police-commissioner-over-violation-of-citizens-fundamental-rights/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-urges-gov-sanwo-olu-to-caution-police-commissioner-over-violation-of-citizens-fundamental-rights/#respond Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:48:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300744 The Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has called on the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to caution the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu over the illegal and indiscriminate arrest of innocent citizens of the State, saying that what the Police tagged as general raiding in recent time, were just [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-urges-gov-sanwo-olu-to-caution-police-commissioner-over-violation-of-citizens-fundamental-rights/feed/ 0 YouTube takes down Xinjiang videos, forcing rights group to seek other alternatives https://www.theinfostride.com/youtube-takes-down-xinjiang-videos-forcing-rights-group-to-seek-other-alternatives/ https://www.theinfostride.com/youtube-takes-down-xinjiang-videos-forcing-rights-group-to-seek-other-alternatives/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:53:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298554 A human rights group that attracted millions of views on YouTube to testimonies from people who say their families have disappeared in China’s Xinjiang region; is moving its videos to little-known service Odysee after some were taken down by the Google-owned streaming giant, two sources told Reuters. The group, credited by international organizations like Human [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/youtube-takes-down-xinjiang-videos-forcing-rights-group-to-seek-other-alternatives/feed/ 0 Human Rights Ombudsman Says 58 Killed In Colombia Anti-Govt Protests https://www.theinfostride.com/human-rights-ombudsman-says-58-killed-in-colombia-anti-govt-protests/ https://www.theinfostride.com/human-rights-ombudsman-says-58-killed-in-colombia-anti-govt-protests/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296505 Fifty-eight people have been killed during anti-government protests that began in Colombia five weeks ago and have also led to roadblocks and clashes with police, the country’s human rights ombudsman said Monday. In a report presented to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the ombudsman office also said it had received more than 400 allegations [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/human-rights-ombudsman-says-58-killed-in-colombia-anti-govt-protests/feed/ 0 The duo of Ubani and Nwokwu secure major Legal Victory against National Assembly’s Bogus Salaries and Allowances https://www.theinfostride.com/the-duo-of-ubani-and-nwokwu-secure-major-legal-victory-against-national-assemblys-bogus-salaries-and-allowances/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-duo-of-ubani-and-nwokwu-secure-major-legal-victory-against-national-assemblys-bogus-salaries-and-allowances/#respond Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:56:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296174 The Plaintiffs approached the Federal High Court, Lagos to challenge the Constitutionality of the bogus remuneration and allowances of the members of the National Assembly. Since the inception of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, Nigerians have been demanding to know how much their Representatives in the National Assembly collect as salaries and allowances, the members [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-duo-of-ubani-and-nwokwu-secure-major-legal-victory-against-national-assemblys-bogus-salaries-and-allowances/feed/ 0 N7.2b Diversion: CHRSJ drags Sports Minister, Dalung before Anti-graft Agencies https://www.theinfostride.com/n7-2b-diversion-chrsj-drags-sports-minister-dalung-before-anti-graft-agencies/ Sun, 05 May 2019 19:12:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232180 A reputable Human Rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has dragged the Minister for Youths and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung before the nations’ anti-graft bodies over criminal diversion of sum of N7.2b. The rights group, maintained that the sum of N7.2 billion was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari to the [...]

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]]> Activist warns against Shoddy Judgement for Killer Cop over Kolade Johnson https://www.theinfostride.com/activist-warns-against-shoddy-judgement-for-killer-cop-over-kolade-johnson/ Sun, 05 May 2019 18:55:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232177 A renown Human Rights activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi, Alimi Sulaiman has called on Magistrate (Mrs.) A.O. Salawu handling the case involving a dismissed Police Inspector, Olalekan Ogunyemi who sniffed a life from a 36 year-old Johnson Kolade on March 31st,2019 around 5.10 pm at Onipetesi [...]

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]]> Human Rights Must Be Upheld – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/human-rights-must-be-upheld-buhari/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223759 At a convocation ceremony for police officers in Kano State, President Muhammadu Buhari talked about the need to uphold human rights. President Muhammadu Buhari urged policemen to be of good conduct when carrying out the duties of protecting lives. He also warned them about the obedience to the law. ”We must abide by the constitutional [...]

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]]> Leman Killing: Buhari-led Government is a Failure – Rights Group https://www.theinfostride.com/leman-killing-buhari-led-government-is-a-failure-rights-group/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:34:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218794 A human rights group, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has declared that the killing of Hauwa Leman, an health aid worker with the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) by the Boko Haram sect, had shown General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) as a failed democratically elected President leading a failed government in [...]

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]]> 2019 Elections: President Buhari must play by the rules https://www.theinfostride.com/2019-elections-president-buhari-must-play-by-the-rules/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:29:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214947 In the history of Nigeria, there has never been a time in our democratic journey where a government has displayed total disregard for human rights and intolerance for opposition and voice of reason. This has become a source of concern to all lovers of democracy. Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari promised the British Prime Minister, Theresa [...]

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]]> CHRSJ raises alarm, says Governor Amosun losing control of Ogun to Assassins, Cultists https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-raises-alarm-says-governor-amosun-losing-control-of-ogun-to-assassins-cultists/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:28:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210063 …Accuses CP of aiding, abetting cultism A civil rights organisation, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has carpeted Ogun State Government for series of security breaches in the state with a verdict the state under Governor Ibikunle Amosun is fast becoming a den to cultists, hired and other criminals. In a statement [...]

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]]> CHRSJ accuses Ogun Police Officer of Attempt to forcefully eject Tenants without Court Papers https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-accuses-ogun-police-officer-of-attempt-to-forcefully-eject-tenants-without-court-papers/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:05:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209595 *Seeks probe of Agbado police station divisional police officer A civil right organisation, the Centre for Human Rights (CHRSJ) has accused an unnamed police officer attached to Agbado Police Station in Ogun State Police Command of engaging in illegal activities prejudicial to service code. Specifically, the group accused the officer of usurping the powers of [...]

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]]> Violation Of Fundamental Human Rights Is Now Rampant – Shehu Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/violation-of-fundamental-human-rights-is-now-rampant-shehu-sani/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:45:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205699 Shehu Sani has said that those who worked for the election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 are now targets of attacks by security agencies. The Kogi-West lawmaker was later rushed to a hospital where he was re-arrested by the Police in the evening of the same day. Speaking at plenary on Wednesday, April 25, [...]

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]]> Ruggedman Talks Against Gross Abuse To Human Rights https://www.theinfostride.com/ruggedman-talks-against-gross-abuse-to-human-rights/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:36:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204627 Ruggedman is back and this time he is speaking for oppressed police victims. The 4mins 13 seconds video showcases the rapper lending his bars to the protest against police violence and gross abuse to human rights as captured by the recent social media campaign under the hash-tag #EndSars. The #EndSARS campaign which went viral late [...]

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]]> PDP condemns APC and Presidency for Staging the Abduction of Dapchi School Girls https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-condemns-apc-and-presidency-for-staging-the-abduction-of-dapchi-school-girls/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:12:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203173 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned APC and some officials in the Presidency for staging the abduction of Dapchi school girls in Yobe State to gain political relevance. This was contained in the press statement released by the party. TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY, ON THE RETURN OF THE ABDUCTED [...]

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]]> CHRSJ accuses Policemen in Ogun State of Aiding Drug Peddling, Smuggling, Cultism https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-accuses-policemen-in-ogun-state-of-aiding-drug-peddling-smuggling-cultism/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:50:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203037 …Seeks outright dismissal, investigation, trial jail term for errant personnel.  A civil rights group, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has accused policemen in Ogun State of engaging in some unwholesome activities such as car snatching, aiding and facilitating drug peddling, smuggling of banned items as well as cultism. A statement issued [...]

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]]> CHRSJ writes National Assembly over plan to picket Telecoms, Pay Television Firms on Poor Services https://www.theinfostride.com/chrsj-writes-national-assembly-over-plan-to-picket-telecoms-pay-television-firms-on-poor-services/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:50:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202580 …gives affected firms October 1st deadline to offer quality service.  A civil rights organisation, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has expressed its readiness to picket and disrupt business activities in telecoms and pay television service providing companies in the country. In a statement issued by the Executive Chairman of the organisation, Comrade [...]

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]]> 2018 Osun Budget Proposal: Group accuses Aregbesola, Aides of Embezzling $1 in 7 years https://www.theinfostride.com/2018-osun-budget-proposal-group-accuses-aregbesola-aides-of-embezzling-1-in-7-years/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:53:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198758 A rights group, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has accused Osun State governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola and his aides of stealing the sum of $1billion, money belonging to the people of the state in the last seven years. When converted, the group stated that the funds amounting to about N365billion is [...]

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]]> Group alleges new NIA Boss, Abubakar is not a Nigerian; says Presidency Defence is not Tenable https://www.theinfostride.com/group-alleges-new-nia-boss-abubakar-is-not-a-nigerian-says-presidency-defence-is-not-tenable/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 16:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198407 A renowned Human Rights Activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi, Alimi Sulaiman has insisted that the newly appointed Director–General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, is not hailed from Nigeria but a Chadian by birth, described the defence put up by the Presidency [...]

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]]> Christians and Islamization of Nigeria – Festus Keyamo https://www.theinfostride.com/christians-and-islamization-of-nigeria-festus-keyamo/ Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:23:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196425 I stumbled upon this piece reportedly written by one of Nigeria’s famous human rights activist and lawyer, Barrister Festus Keyamo. I am sharing this so that Nigerians can think outside religion and focus more areas that require more attention. Read this piece below and share your view: Most university graduates are nothing but huge disgrace [...]

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]]> Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Security Reform sets to investigate Human Rights Abuses https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-ad-hoc-committee-on-security-reform-sets-to-investigate-human-rights-abuses/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:34:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191487 Nigeria’s 8th Senate has directed its Ad-hoc Committee, which was inaugurated to holistically review Nigeria’s security infrastructure for better performance, to investigate the issue of human rights abuses by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police. The Committee has been mandated to look into allegation of the human rights abuses raised [...]

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]]> Presidential Panel: Osinbajo calls for Review of Armed Forces’ Compliance with Human Rights Obligations https://www.theinfostride.com/presidential-panel-osinbajo-calls-for-review-of-armed-forces-compliance-with-human-rights-obligations/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 16:28:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177895 Nigeria’s Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated Presidential Investigation Panel that will review the activities of Armed Forces to determine if they are in full compliance with relevant human rights obligations. He also charges the Presidential Panel to carry out duty diligently, impartially and with all sense of professionalism. “It is the responsibility of [...]

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]]> Indonesia’s Execution of Humphrey Jefferson sparks Human Rights Violation Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/indonesias-execution-of-humphrey-jefferson-sparks-human-rights-violation-crisis/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:43:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174814 Indonesian Ombudsman office has unearthed evidence of human rights violations in the execution of a Nigerian drug convict, Humphrey Jefferson in 2016, an official said on Friday, July 28, 2017. Humphrey Jefferson was still seeking clemency from President Joko Widodo at the time of his execution, which meant he still had a chance of being [...]

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]]> Nigeria‘s Achievements on Human Rights and People Protection Commendable – SGF https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-achievements-on-human-rights-and-people-protection-commendable-sgf/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:05:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174516 There has been satisfactory and significant developments and achievements recorded by Nigeria in the promotion and protection of human and peoples’ rights as guaranteed under the Charter. This was the submission of the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Taiwo Abidogun, ESQ., FCIArb. Abidogun made this known in his opening [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate Passes Peace Corps Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-passes-peace-corps-bill/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:38:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173833 After several setbacks, the Senate has passed the bill seeking to establish the Peace Corps of Nigeria as a para-military organisation. The Senate decision was sequel to an advice by its committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters for the adoption of the Conference Committee Report. The report was presented to the Senate on [...]

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]]> Lagos’ Queens College Deaths: Coalition Blames Sabotage, Not The Ex-Principal Lami Amodu https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-queens-college-deaths-coalition-blames-sabotage-not-the-ex-principal-lami-amodu/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:11:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172588 A group of six non-governmental and civil society organisations, The Coalition of Civil Societies on Human Rights and Anti-Corruption in Nigeria has blamed sabotage as possible cause of death of some students at the Queens College Lagos. The Coalition in a letter to the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education probing the cause of [...]

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]]> EFCC records 113 Convictions in First Half of 2017 https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-records-113-convictions-in-first-half-of-2017/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:00:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170715 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recorded 113 convictions nationwide between January and June, 2017. The Commission’s Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu made the disclosure today June 30 at an interactive meeting with stakeholders in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to Magu, the feat was made possible by the contributions and support of stakeholders. He vowed not [...]

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]]> Senate set to Investigate Increase in Rape and Sexual Assault https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-set-to-investigate-increase-in-rape-and-sexual-assault/ Wed, 24 May 2017 22:29:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166144 The Senate on Tuesday passed a motion to investigate the increase in rape and sexual assault across the country. The motion titled: “Urgent need to investigate the alarming rate of Rape and Sexual Assault against Women, Children and Vulnerable people across the country” was introduced by Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah (Kebbi South). [...]

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]]> Peace Corps Win Human Rights Suit Against Police https://www.theinfostride.com/peace-corps-win-human-rights-suit-against-police/ Sun, 14 May 2017 09:51:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164819 A High Court in Abuja has issued a garnishee order directing the police to pay the incorporated trustees of Peace Corps of Nigeria and its National Commandant, Ambassador, Dickson Akoh a sum of N11,270,000. Justice Sylvanus Chinedu Oriji, issued the order upon an exparte motion filed by the Peace Corps. The money, domiciled in the [...]

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]]> Medical Vacation: Groups Urges President Buhari To Declare His State of Health Within 7 Days https://www.theinfostride.com/medical-vacation-groups-urges-president-buhari-to-declare-his-state-of-health-within-7-days/ Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:13:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156371 A coalition of human rights’ groups under the aegis of Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has called on President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) to declare his present state of health as stipulated by the the Chapter (VI), Part 1 of section 144 of the amended 1999 Constitution [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Demotes 2 Soldiers For Human Rights Abuse https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-demotes-2-soldiers-for-human-rights-abuse/ Sat, 11 Feb 2017 11:17:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156243 The Nigerian Army has demoted two soldiers, Cpl. Bature Samuel and Cpl. Abdulazeez Usman of 82 Provost Company in Onitsha, Anambra, to Private for human rights abuse. The Nigerian Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Friday. Usman said the demoted soldiers on Feb. 7, maltreated a physically [...]

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]]> Corruption: Activist knocks President Buhari over SGF and Magu’s Confirmation, lauds Senator Sheu Sanni https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-activist-knocks-president-buhari-over-sgf-and-magus-confirmation-lauds-senator-sheu-sanni/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 09:12:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154994 A Civil rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi, Alimi Sulaiman has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari for clearing of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal and acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu of corruption with the heap of evidences against the duo before the Presidency. He [...]

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]]> Rights Group supports IPOB over Friday’s Solidarity Rally for Trump, Kanu https://www.theinfostride.com/rights-group-supports-ipob-over-fridays-solidarity-rally-for-trump-kanu/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:53:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154189 A rights group, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has declared its support to the plan peaceful mega and solidarity rally to be organized by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in support of the smooth and successful takeover of 45th American President, Mr. Donald Trump and release of the IPOB leader, [...]

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