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Policing Witchcraft Accusations and ‘Agwu’ Beliefs: Extortion, Exploitation and Impunity in Imo MUST READ]

The case of Mr Joseph Ottih, 70, highlights a curious link between witchcraft allegations, law enforcement, and traditional beliefs/practices in Imo state. This link...

IRF Summit and Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria [MUST READ]

The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit will be held in Washington, DC, in February. The event looks promising and timely because in many parts...

Designation as Country of Particular Concern: Nigeria Should Seize this Opportunity or Rue It [MUST READ]

It is a delight that at last the mindless violence, killing, and bloodletting in Nigeria is getting the international attention that it deserves. Humanists...

Leo Igwe: Rallying Against Witch Hunts in Bauchi [MUST READ]

Greetings to you, coorganizers and participants in today's roundtable discussion on witchcraft accusations and human rights abuses against women and children in Bauchi state....

Nigerian Rights Group Urges Action Against Prophet Oyeniyi Over Abuse of Elderly Woman (VIDEO)

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, a Nigerian human rights organisation, has called on authorities to sanction Prophet Oyeniyi, the leader of...

Pastor Who Flogged and Bathed Children With ‘Blood’ During Deliverance Must Be Brought to Justice

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the police and other state authorities in Rivers State to prosecute the pastor who abused children during an...

Say No To Ethnicism: Combating Hate, Intolerance, and Discrimination against Africans by Africans in Africa

The Say No To Racism campaign has overwhelmingly focused on the West, emphasising prejudice and discrimination against Blacks or Africans living in Europe and...

Leo Igwe: Humanism, and Secular Awakening in 21st Century Nigeria [MUST READ]

As in other African societies, humanism is present in ancient and contemporary Nigeria. Humanism has manifested since the emergence of homo sapiens, and attempts...

Leo Igwe: Is Witchcraft Justiciable Under Nigerian Law? [MUST READ]

In the past couple of months, I have done some back and forth with some legal practitioners over the issue of witchcraft, especially the...

Delta: Advocacy Group Calls for Prosecution of False Claims of Manhood Disappearance

ASABA, Nigeria — The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AfAW, has called on Delta State authorities to prosecute individuals responsible for raising false alarms about manhood...

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