The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a decisive directive to end the arbitrary arrest, detention, and phone searches of youths by police officers nationwide. He warned that erring officers and their supervisors would face severe sanctions. In a wireless message dated December 13, 2024, and sent to all state police commands, Egbetokun emphasized … Read more
Officers from the Zone 2 Command in Lagos have arrested prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, following a defamation petition filed by a complainant. The petition, which alleges that Farotimi made defamatory statements in a public forum, has led to his detention. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more
The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo on suspicion of involvement in illegal oil bunkering activities. Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has reportedly been detained for three days, according to Naija News. In response, the FIJ issued a statement on Friday, … Read more
A Russian court has sentenced two soldiers to life imprisonment for the murder of a family of nine in occupied Ukraine, marking a rare instance of Russian troops being held accountable for alleged war crimes. According to prosecutors, Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanislav Rau, 28, killed the entire Kapkanets family in their home in the … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
Several Nigerian politicians have been banned or barred from entering various countries due to allegations ranging from corruption to human rights violations. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria Chicken Seller Attempts Suicide Over ₦1.2 Million Debt Rotary Club Of Abeokuta Inducts New President, Honours Femi Adesina, Others EKO HOT … Read more
Trust TV Journalist Arrested by Kano Sharia Police Detained for Social Media Post Criticizing Human Rights Violations Incident Sparks Debate on Press Freedom and Journalists’ Rights Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kano State Hisbah Corps, a religious police force tasked with enforcing Sharia law, has arrested Jamil Mabai, a journalist working for Trust TV, … Read more