Human rights lawyer and prominent activist Deji Adeyanju has been appointed to the Board of the Katutu Civil Rights Center, an international civil rights organisation headquartered in New York, United States. The appointment is widely regarded as recognition of Adeyanju’s years of advocacy for democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and social justice in Nigeria and…
Nigeria has officially declared its candidacy for membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term. The announcement was made in a video statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, via his verified X handle. Describing the council as a crucial platform for dialogue, conflict prevention, and international human…
Transparency International hails the International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion recognizing a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a fundamental human right. This historic decision establishes that states have legal duties to combat climate change—failing which they may face international consequences. For climate-vulnerable communities, this is more than symbolic; it’s a powerful legal tool…
