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FG arraigns ex aviation minister Stella Oduah over alleged

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado will not attend today’s award ceremony in Oslo because of a long standing travel ban imposed by President Nicolás Maduro’s government. The 58 year old has been barred from leaving Venezuela for about a decade and has been in hiding since August 2024, when authorities intensified a crackdown on opposition figures after a disputed election.​ The Norwegian Nobel Institute said it cancelled a planned press conference on Tuesday because Machado’s whereabouts and travel plans could not be confirmed. Officials stressed that the ceremony will still go ahead and will highlight the democratic struggle in Venezuela even in her absence.​ Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her leadership in the fight for democracy and human rights under Venezuela’s increasingly authoritarian rule. The Nobel committee praised her for […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 10, 2025

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Pope Leo vows not to be ‘bystander’ to human rights abuses

Pope Leo XIV has declared that he will not allow the Holy See to be a “silent bystander” in the face of human rights abuses and grave injustices around the world.​ Speaking to a group of new ambassadors to the Vatican, the pontiff said the Church cannot stand aside while people suffer from violent conflicts, political repression, deep inequality and violations of fundamental human dignity.​ He stressed that the Holy See will continue to raise its voice on issues such as wars, persecution, poverty and attacks on the rule of law, insisting that peace requires concrete action whenever human dignity is threatened.​ Pope Leo’s comments are seen as part of a broader stance he has taken since his election, which includes strong appeals for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemnation of abuses of power and a call for zero tolerance toward […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 6, 2025

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Nigeria

US slams visa ban on Nigerians linked to anti-Christian attacks

The United States has announced new visa bans targeting Nigerians accused of involvement in anti-Christian violence and other serious violations of religious freedom.​ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the restrictions would apply to individuals who knowingly direct, authorise, fund, support or carry out attacks and abuses against Christians and other religious minorities, as well as to their immediate family members.​ He explained that the decision was a response to mass killings and violence linked to radical Islamist groups, Fulani militias and other armed actors in Nigeria, and warned that the same policy could be used against abusers in other countries.​ The visa measures are being implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows Washington to deny entry to foreign nationals whose presence is considered against US foreign policy or security interests.​ Although the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 4, 2025

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USA

US lawmakers meet on rising violence in Nigeria

United States lawmakers have held a bipartisan meeting to discuss the escalating violence in Nigeria and explore possible policy responses to rising insecurity in the country.​ Members of Congress reviewed recent attacks, including killings, kidnappings, and assaults on religious and ethnic communities, expressing concern over the growing humanitarian impact and regional instability.​ The discussions covered how the US could support Nigeria through security cooperation, humanitarian aid, and stronger advocacy for human rights, accountability, and protection of vulnerable groups.​ Some lawmakers pushed for closer scrutiny of how security assistance is used, calling for safeguards to ensure that military and police forces respect human rights and are held responsible for abuses.​ They also highlighted the need to address root causes of violence, such as poverty, weak governance, corruption, and climate-related pressures that fuel conflicts between farmers and herders.​ The meeting ended with […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 2, 2025

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WHO: 840 Million Women Globally Have Suffered Sexual Violence

A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UN partners reveals that 840 million women worldwide have experienced partner or sexual violence in their lifetime, a crisis affecting nearly one in three women globally—a rate unchanged since 2000. In the past year alone, 316 million women (11% of those aged 15+) faced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner. The report, released before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also notes 263 million women have faced non-partner sexual violence since age 15, though this figure is likely underreported. WHO’s Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus called violence against women one of the most “pervasive injustices” and urged governments to scale up prevention, survivor services, and data tracking. However, in 2022, only 0.2% of global aid went to programs addressing violence against women, with support declining further […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 20, 2025

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international

Total Faces War Crimes Claims Over Mozambique Massacre

French energy company TotalEnergies is facing accusations of complicity in war crimes related to a 2021 massacre near its gas project in northern Mozambique. A human rights group has filed a complaint in France, alleging Total enabled or supported actions by local security forces who tortured and killed dozens of civilians at its facility. The events happened in Cabo Delgado, a region troubled by violent Islamist militants. In March 2021, after insurgents attacked the town of Palma near Total’s gas plant, Mozambican soldiers reportedly detained and executed civilians in shipping containers at the site. Some victims were accused of helping the militants, but the actual number killed remains unclear. One investigative journalist estimates at least 97 deaths, possibly more. Total has denied any involvement, saying it cannot be held responsible for actions of troops guarding its gas works. The company’s […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 18, 2025

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international

 Russia Finds Deceased LGBTQ Travel Agent Guilty of Extremism

A Moscow court has found 48-year-old LGBTQ travel agent Andrei Kotov guilty of extremism—one year after he died by suicide in jail. Kotov, head of Men Travel, was detained in November 2024, alleging he was beaten by police and later charged with extremism and using underage people for pornography. Rights groups say the case was a “show trial” designed to intimidate and silence the LGBTQ community. Russia’s crackdown on LGBTQ individuals has intensified since the Ukraine war, with President Vladimir Putin promoting “traditional family values” and labelling anything contrary as foreign-influenced. The Supreme Court banned the “international LGBT movement” as extremist in 2023, paving the way for arbitrary prosecution of LGBTQ people and their allies. The posthumous conviction comes despite Kotov’s death in pre-trial detention, raising concerns of judicial excess and deepening Russia’s human rights crisis. Activists warn the atmosphere […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 14, 2025

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Entertainment

Several Democrats Side With Republicans to Pass Deal Ending Longest US Shutdown

Adekunle Olopade narrates a harrowing experience after being stopped by Nigerian police past midnight at a VGC checkpoint in Lagos. Despite offering his license and car documents (the car belonged to his mother), officers became aggressive, accused him of theft, forcibly searched his vehicle, and ultimately handcuffed him after forceful restraint and intimidation. Officers drove him—against his will—in an unmarked minibus to Area J Command, Elemero, Ibeju-Lekki, separated him, and forced him to write a statement under duress. He was not allowed to contact family or legal counsel, and only released after his mother identified the car and money was withdrawn for the officers. Adekunle recounts his emotional distress and humiliation, highlighting issues of police violence, abuse of power, bribery, and lack of due process in Nigeria. His story ends with a distressing realization about widespread abuse, advising others to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 10, 2025

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international

US Congress seeks visa bans, asset freezes on Miyetti Allah

A new bill introduced in the United States Congress seeks to impose visa bans and asset freezes on members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedom against Christians in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Representative Christopher Smith, follows the U.S. re-designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act — a status given to countries accused of serious violations of religious freedom. Smith praised U.S. President Donald Trump for the decision, which came amid growing tensions between Washington and Abuja over allegations of religious persecution. The Nigerian Federal Government, however, dismissed any panic, saying it has opened diplomatic discussions with the U.S. to address the concerns. Information Minister Mohammed Idris said after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting that Nigeria […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 7, 2025

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UN Warns of Rising Violence Against Women and Girls in Sudan

The United Nations agency for women, UN Women, has raised alarm over the growing violence against women, girls, and civilians in and around El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan. In a statement, the agency described the situation as catastrophic, noting that women and girls have faced siege, bombardment, and starvation for more than 500 days. Reports indicate that about 300,000 women and girls—half of the 575,000 people trapped in the city—are surviving on animal feed and leaves amid severe hunger and insecurity. UN Women said the recent takeover of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) marked a shift from siege to mass atrocities. The group cited reports of killings, rape, gang rape, sexual slavery, forced marriage, and abductions of women and girls. Medical networks, including the Sudan Doctors Union, have reported that over 2,000 civilians, many of them women […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 4, 2025

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