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US State Department Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Strengthen Documentation of Religious Freedom Abuses in Nigeria

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US State Department Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Strengthen Documentation of Religious Freedom Abuses in Nigeria

The United States Department of State has unveiled a $3.5 million funding opportunity (approximately ₦5 billion) aimed at improving the documentation, reporting, and accountability mechanisms surrounding religious freedom abuses in Nigeria. The initiative, announced through the U.S. State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF), seeks applications from qualified organizations capable of strengthening efforts to…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

Sowore Sues Police, IGP Egbetokun, Lagos CP for ₦500 Million Over ‘Wanted’ Declaration

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Sowore Sues Police, IGP Egbetokun, Lagos CP for ₦500 Million Over ‘Wanted’ Declaration

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a ₦500 million lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, for allegedly violating his fundamental human rights by declaring him wanted. The legal action, instituted at the Federal High…

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Activists and Activism, News

Breaking: Police Explain Arrest of Activist Omoyele Sowore in Abuja

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Breaking: Police Explain Arrest of Activist Omoyele Sowore in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified the reason behind the arrest of activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, stating that the action was taken to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said Sowore’s detention followed allegations that he led protesters into a…

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