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NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a formal rebuttal addressing viral social media claims that it had joined the growing chorus of global football associations demanding the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The federation took to its official X handle on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to categorize the reports as "outright falsehood," urging […]
Bangladesh Authorities Failing to Uphold International Standards at International Crimes Tribunal Human Rights Watch Reports
Human Rights Watch issued a comprehensive report today warning that authorities in Bangladesh are significantly failing to meet international legal standards within the nation’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), a development that threatens to undermine the rule of law and deny genuine justice to victims. According to the international rights monitor, the current trajectory of the […]
Nigerian Terrorism Trials Fail to Deliver Justice for International Crimes Human Rights Watch Reports
The Nigerian government’s ongoing prosecution of suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) members is failing to address the most serious international crimes, focusing instead on low-level suspects through a judicial process fraught with fair trial concerns. In a detailed report released on July 22, 2026, Human Rights Watch (HRW) cautioned that […]
Uganda Military Crackdown Escalates as Human Rights Watch Reports Arbitrary Detentions and Media Suppression Under Museveni Administration
The government of Uganda, under the long-standing leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, has intensified its use of the national military to silence political opposition and dismantle the country’s independent media landscape, according to a comprehensive report released today by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Since mid-June 2026, the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has been implicated […]
Bella Shmurda Dismisses Viral Reports Alleging a Four Million Dollar Property Scam in Lagos
Popular Nigerian Afrobeats recording artist Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed, widely known as Bella Shmurda, has officially addressed and debunked widespread media reports alleging that he was the victim of a fraudulent real estate transaction amounting to $4 million. The singer, who has maintained a significant presence in the Nigerian music industry since his breakout in 2020, […]
Destruction of Qasmieh Bridge in Southern Lebanon Isolated Thousands of Civilians and May Constitute a War Crime Human Rights Watch Reports
The Israeli military’s destruction of the Qasmieh bridge on April 16, 2026, has effectively severed the final primary land artery connecting Lebanese territory south of the Litani River to the rest of the country. This targeted strike, occurring just hours before a long-negotiated ceasefire was set to take effect, has left tens of thousands of […]
Digital Divide Persists for Hong Kong’s Ethnic Minorities Despite High Smartphone Ownership, Equality Watchdog Reports
Members of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities exhibit near-universal ownership of smartphones, yet their ability to fully leverage digital services remains significantly hampered, according to a recent report by the equality watchdog. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has highlighted this disparity, urging the government to explore innovative solutions, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
