Tag: human rights

BBC Discusses Osu Caste Discrimination After Romeo And Juliet Couple Commit Suicide

Romeo and Juliet tragedy came to life recently after an Igbo couple killed themselves because they were prevented from getting married. Reason was the ancient Osu Caste discrimination. In the BBC article, a victim of Osu Caste discrimination laments that people who come to borrow money from victims of Osu Caste discrimination prevent their children… Continue reading BBC Discusses Osu Caste Discrimination After Romeo And Juliet Couple Commit Suicide

Segalink: Leading Voice Against Police Brutality In Nigeria

Segalink needs no introduction when it comes to addressing issues of police brutality in Nigeria. In fact, so influential is he that the Federal Government itself added him as a member presidential panel for the reorganisation of FSARS just based on his credentials as a dogged activist against police brutality in Nigeria. Read more about… Continue reading Segalink: Leading Voice Against Police Brutality In Nigeria

How To Report Army Abuse To The Nigerian Army

Hello folks, I saw this and knew I should share. My advice is that you save both the phone number and the Whatsapp number, as you never know when you might need it. Cheers. Misbehavior of military personnel + abuse of rights of civilians and other people by military personnel, is a common occurrence in… Continue reading How To Report Army Abuse To The Nigerian Army

Osu Caste Discrimination: Internet Erupts As So-Called ‘Outcast’ Is Made King In Imo Community

Nationalhelm reports that a man said to be “outcast” popularly known as ‘Osu’ in Igbo land, was recently crowned king of Obinwanne, Umuaka, in Njaba LGA of Imo State, sparking fierce debate on the internet. The people of  the town threw caste discrimination aside and coronated Bar. Justine Uzoma Ezeala, as Ezenwanne 1, of their… Continue reading Osu Caste Discrimination: Internet Erupts As So-Called ‘Outcast’ Is Made King In Imo Community