#HumanRights Archives - Famous Reporters

Nov

02

2026

Sister Alleges Step-Siblings Beat 43-Year-Old Brother to Death Over Bag Theft Claim

METRO#AllegedMurder, #CrimeNews, #FamilyDispute, #FamousReporters, #HumanRights, #JusticeForBassey, #NigeriaNews, #PoliceInvestigation

Sister Alleges Step-Siblings Beat 43-Year-Old Brother to Death Over Bag Theft Claim Glory Ibianga, whose 43-year-old elder brother, Bassey, allegedly died after being tortured by their step-siblings over an accusation of stealing a bag, speaks to AYOOLA OLASUPO about the family's troubled history, the circumstances surrounding his death and her demand for justice. A family dispute that reportedly began with an allegation of a missing bag has taken a tragic turn, following the death of 43-year-old Bassey, who allegedly sustained fatal injuries after an attack involving his step-siblings. His younger sister, Glory Ibianga, is demanding justice, alleging that two of…

Oct

30

2026

By Famous Reporters

“We Were Naked, EFCC Operatives Touched Our Bodies” – Women Allege Harassment During Ilorin Raid

CRIME#EFCC, #EFCCRaid, #FamousReporters, #HumanRights, #Ilorin, #KwaraState, #PoliceAccountability

“We Were Naked, EFCC Operatives Touched Our Bodies” – Women Allege Harassment During Ilorin Raid Women in Ilorin have accused EFCC operatives of invading their bedrooms, touching them without consent and damaging their belongings during an early-morning raid that reportedly left several residents traumatised. Women residing at Agric Estate in Ilorin, Kwara State, have accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of molestation, harassment and destruction of property during an early-morning raid on their apartments. The residents alleged that the operatives forced their way into rooms occupied by female residents, including women who were asleep and naked…

Oct

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Woman Forced to Eat Faeces Over Witchcraft Allegation

METRO#ChinyereOkonkwo, #FamousReporters, #GenderBasedViolence, #HumanRights, #JusticeForVictims, #LeoIgwe, #Ugbawka, #WitchcraftAccusation

Enugu Woman Forced to Eat Faeces Over Witchcraft Allegation An elderly woman in Enugu State was allegedly beaten, paraded and forced to eat faeces over accusations of witchcraft. Following public outrage, police have arrested four of the 12 suspects linked to the incident as human rights advocates demand justice. Enugu State Police have reportedly arrested four suspects over the alleged abuse of Mrs Chinyere Okonkwo, an elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Ugbawka, Nkanu East LGA. The incident sparked outrage after a video showing her humiliation circulated online.An elderly woman who was allegedly beaten, publicly humiliated and forced to eat…

Oct

18

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Govt Rescues 16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped by Father, Banished by Community

METRO#ChildProtection, #ChildRights, #EnuguNews, #EnuguState, #HumanRights, #JusticeForChildren, #NigeriaNews

Enugu Govt Rescues 16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped by Father, Banished by Community A 16-year-old girl's ordeal has prompted government intervention in Enugu State, with authorities stepping in to protect her after allegations of sexual abuse and banishment from her community. Enugu State Government has taken a 16-year-old girl into protective care after she was reportedly sexually abused by her father and banished from her community. The Enugu State Government has taken a 16-year-old girl into protective custody after she was reportedly sexually abused by her father and subsequently banished from her community in Aninri Local Government Area. The teenager, identified…

Oct

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

89-Year-Old Imo Man Faces Death Sentence After 10 Years in Custody, GOMEP-NG Appeals for Review

NATIONAL NEWS#DeathSentence, #GOMEPNG, #HumanRights, #ImoState, #Justice, #Nba, #NigeriaNews, #PaEverestusOkereke

89-Year-Old Imo Man Faces Death Sentence After 10 Years in Custody, GOMEP-NG Appeals for Review By Our Correspondent At 89, Pa Everestus Okereke has reportedly spent nearly a decade in custody and now faces a death sentence. GOMEP-NG is asking the NBA, human rights lawyers and civil society groups to take a fresh look at the case before any irreversible action is taken. GOMEP-NG has urged the NBA, human rights lawyers and CSOs to review the case of 89-year-old Pa Everestus Okereke and his son, who reportedly face execution in Imo State. ABUJA — The Guild of Online Media Editors…

Oct

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

89-Year-Old Imo Man, Son Face Execution After Spending 10 Years in Prison Over 2016 Case

CRIME AND JUSTICE, METRO#CrimeNews, #DeathSentence, #FamousReporters, #HumanRights, #ImoState, #Justice, #NigeriaNews, #PaEverestusOkereke

89-Year-Old Imo Man, Son Face Execution After Spending 10 Years in Prison Over 2016 Case At 89, Pa Everestus Okereke has spent about a decade behind bars and is now facing execution alongside his eldest son, as questions remain over the 2016 incident that changed their lives. Pa Everestus Okereke, 89, and his eldest son, Ugochukwu, are reportedly facing execution after spending about 10 years in prison over a 2016 case in Imo State. At 89, Pa Everestus Okereke has spent about a decade behind bars in Imo State and is now facing execution alongside his eldest son, Ugochukwu, following…

Sep

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

Lagos Warns Husbands: Forcing Wives Into Sex Can Lead to Life Imprisonment

LEGAL, NATIONAL NEWS#ConsentInMarriage, #DomesticViolence, #DSVA, #HumanRights, #LagosLaw, #LagosState, #SexualAssault, #WomensRights

Lagos Warns Husbands: Forcing Wives Into Sex Can Lead to Life Imprisonment Marriage does not automatically mean consent. In a strong legal warning, the Lagos State Government has declared that husbands who force their wives into sex without consent could face prosecution and life imprisonment under state law, reinforcing the rights of women to bodily autonomy and protection from domestic violence. According to the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, a husband who forces his wife into sexual relations without her consent may be prosecuted for "sexual assault by penetration" under Lagos State law. The offence carries a maximum sentence of…

Jul

31

2026

By Famous Reporters

Father-in-Law Allegedly Assaults, Padlocks Widow, kids Days After Husband’s Death

METRO#DomesticViolence, #DSVA, #GenderBasedViolence, #HumanRights, #Ikorodu, #JusticeForWidows, #LagosCrime, #WidowAssault

Father-in-Law Allegedly Assaults, Padlocks Widow and Her Children Days After Husband's Death Google Discover Emotional HookA grieving widow's desperate cry for help has sparked widespread outrage after a viral video allegedly captured the horrifying moment she was threatened and assaulted just days after losing her husband. The incident has now led to the arrest of her father-in-law, with the Lagos State Government assuring the public that justice will be served. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man accused of threatening, assaulting and intimidating his daughter-in-law shortly after the death of her husband in Ikorodu, Lagos. The Lagos State…

Jul

31

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Horror: Mother of Six Allegedly Raped publicly by husband, Gang-Raped, Banished

METRO#DomesticViolence, #EnuguManRpaesWifePublicly, #EnuguNews, #GenderBasedViolence, #HumanRights, #JusticeForSurvivors, #ViolenceAgainstWomen, #WACOL

Enugu Horror: Mother of Six Allegedly Raped publicly by husband, Gang-Raped, Banished Enugu Woman Alleges Gang Rape, Torture, Banishment After Escaping Abusive HusbandOutrage in Enugu as Mother of Six Allegedly Raped, Left for Dead in 'Evil Forest'Enugu Community Under Fire Over Alleged Gang Rape, Mob Torture, Banishment of Mother of SixCategory Enugu Horror: Mother of Six Allegedly Publicly Raped by Husband, Gang-Raped, Banished After Reporting Domestic Abuse A 34-year-old mother of six has alleged that her husband publicly raped her before she was allegedly gang-raped, brutally tortured, abandoned in an "evil forest," and banished from her community in Enugu State…

Jul

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Woman Paraded for Allegedly Force-Feeding Human Faeces to Niece

CRIME, METRO#ChildAbuse, #ChildProtection, #CrimeNews, #EnuguState, #HumanRights, #JusticeForChildren, #WomanFeedsChildWithHumanFaeces

Enugu Woman Paraded for Allegedly Force-Feeding Human Faeces to Niece A disturbing case of alleged child abuse has triggered widespread outrage in Enugu State after a young woman was publicly paraded by members of her community for allegedly forcing a young girl in her care to eat human faeces. The shocking incident, captured in a viral video, has reignited nationwide calls for stronger child protection laws and swift justice for victims of abuse. A viral video showing an Enugu woman being publicly paraded over allegations that she force-fed her niece human faeces has sent shockwaves across Nigeria. The disturbing footage…