Tag:Human rights defenders

Human Welfare

Groups flay abductions, killings of human rights defenders in Kenya

Human rights groups across Africa are horrified by the continued crackdown on peaceful protests and the abduction and detention of individuals suspected by the...

Michael Simire - July 2, 2025

Human Welfare

EACOP: Human rights defender found after abduction, six days of captivity

Stephen Kwikiriza, a member of the community affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)-associated Kingfisher oil project and a community observer with...

Michael Simire - June 13, 2024

Human Welfare

Human Rights Council approves resolution to protect rights defenders in conflict situations

A key resolution to protect human rights defenders was passed on April 1, 2022, in Geneva, during the latest session of the Human Rights...

admin - April 15, 2022

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Oil & GasMarch 3, 2026

Petroleum engineers seek intelligent operations to boost oil output

Chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council, Mr. Francis Nwaochei, has called for resilience, strategic coordination and...

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HealthMarch 3, 2026

Alcohol ban in small pack sizes to reduce underage drinking – NAFDAC

The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, says the ban on...

NewsMarch 3, 2026

Publisher declares for Lagos Island Constituency II House of Assembly seat ahead of 2027 poll

The Publisher of online news platform, August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, popularly known as "Omoatitebi", has formally entered the...

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Oil & GasMarch 3, 2026

Petroleum engineers seek intelligent operations to boost oil output

Chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council,...

HealthMarch 3, 2026

Alcohol ban in small pack sizes to reduce underage drinking – NAFDAC

The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration...