LAGOS APRIL 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)- International anti-corruption and human rights groups have strongly condemned the detention of leading Nigerian anti-corruption activist Olanrewaju Suraju of HEDA, one of the first non-governmental groups to expose corruption allegations surrounding the acquisition of the OPL 245 oil field by oil multinationals Shell and Eni. Mr Suraju, along with the NGOs Corner…
LAGOS MARCH 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) is seriously concerned by the growing undemocratic clampdown, unchecked impunity and dictatorial moves by authorities in Niger Republic to suppress citizens’ fundamental rights and freedom through secretive arbitrary arrests and unlawful detention of peaceful protesters, human right activists. The group in a statement signed by…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu has condemned the molestation of arrested Lekki toll gate protesters as shown in viral video. He has instituted immediate investigation into the alleged molestation. A press statement signed by Lagos State Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) CSP Olumiyiwa Adejobi made available to NewsRangers said…
LAGOS JANUARY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Presidency has condemned the seven-day ultimatum given to herdsmen by the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to vacate forest reserves, urging the governor ‘not to act outside the constitution of the country’. Akeredolu had on Monday issued a statement giving herdsmen seven days to vacate all forest reserves due to the…