As in other states in Nigeria, superstitious belief in witchcraft and ritual wealth is pervasive in Ekiti and often leads to egregious human rights abuses. Until...
Mr Agwu further noted how the accusation has impacted him and his family: "The banishment, according to them, is to last for five years. It was...
Police mobilization is undermining the fight against witch persecution in the country. The police institution needs to take action. When alleged witches file complaints with the...
On September 21, 2023, James and Sani were going to work when they were accused of magically stealing the manhood of a driver. A local mob...
To help draw attention to this problem, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches has chosen to focus on dementia for this year's World Day against Witch Hunts....
Many people lack the basic needs and necessities of life including access to decent shelter, food, clothing, and medical care. These witch camps are embodiments of...
The police and community leaders should have taken measures to nip the situation in the bud. They should have called a meeting when the accident occurred...
Messages and preaching like that of Stephanie Ike Okafor are mainly responsible for the perpetuation and pervasiveness of this make belief, and the violence and abuses...
The boy said his father initiated him and always demanded blood from him. That he usually carried out his operation from 3 am. At this time...
There have been calls and recommendations to repeal these laws and introduce provisions that criminalize witchcraft. In some African countries such as Cameroon and the Central...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
Analysts say this shift is not merely operational; it is structural. The S4 interface, which has existed since 2014 but...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close....
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
The moment DR Congo scored that winning penalty, I felt something inside me deflate. It wasn’t anger. It wasn’t shock....
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong reflects on Nigeria’s World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo, praising the team’s effort and...
President Bola Tinubu urges the Super Eagles to put their World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo behind them and...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle alleges DR Congo used “voodoo” during the penalty shoot-out in the 2026 World Cup qualifying...