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Michael Olumide Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has expressed deep concern over the remand of activist, publisher and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre following proceedings before the Federal High Court in Abuja, describing the development as one with far-reaching implications for…

Michael Olumide As Nigeria joined the rest of Africa to commemorate the International Day of the African Child, the Presidential Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting the rights, welfare, and future of Nigerian children, describing them as…

Michael Olumide Director of Media and Publicity of the Presidential Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, Amb. Timothy Nwachukwu, has urged Nigerians to reject every form of criminality and support security agencies in the fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes, warning that…

Michael Olumide Alabi Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, AIG Moshood Jimoh, has been honoured by the Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) for his professional conduct and ethical leadership in the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in the handling of the Ajiran Community…

Olumide Michael Alabi, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, has uncovered an illegal factory producing counterfeit baby cream products in Lagos and arrested suspects linked to the operation. Police operatives raided the facility located in the Sambisa area of Balogun Market, where they seized 389 cartons of fake…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the persistent wave of insecurity across the country, particularly the recurring abduction of children, attacks on schools, and violent assaults on vulnerable communities. In a statement signed by its National Head, Rabihat Rabiu, the organization…

Michael Olumide Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a truck driver following a tragic lone road traffic accident involving a 40-foot containerized articulated vehicle along the Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun corridor in Lagos. According to the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo…

Michael Olumide Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has urged political leaders in Nigeria to return to the true ideals of June 12, warning that Democracy Day risks losing its significance if it remains a platform for ceremonial celebrations without meaningful democratic reforms. In a statement signed…

Michael Olumide Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has expressed deep concern over the reported sexual abuse of a minor in Ebem Ohafia, Abia State, describing the allegation as a grave violation of human rights and a disturbing reminder of the urgent need to strengthen child protection mechanisms…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has strongly condemned the abduction of scores of students and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, accusing the Federal Government of failing in its constitutional responsibility to protect citizens and showing insensitivity to the plight of affected families.…