UROMI KILLINGS: A GRAVE INJUSTICE, THE DANGERS OF JUNGLE JUSTICE, AND THE NEED FOR EQUAL MEDIA COVERAGE OF ALL ATROCITIES IN NIGERIA By Daniel Okonkwo No one has the right to take another person's life. The brutal killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, is an alarming case of jungle justice that underlines the increasing need to fight the practice of extrajudicial killings in Nigeria. This tragedy not only exposes deep-seated issues of mob violence but also highlights the failure to uphold the fundamental right to life—a right that forms the cornerstone of all other human rights. Uromi, located in the northeastern part of Esan in Edo State, Nigeria, has been thrust into the national spotlight. A group of travelers on their way to Kano for the Sallah celebrations was brutally lynched by a mob after being wrongly accused of kidnapping. According to eyewitness reports, the victims, identified as hunters, were stopped by local vigilantes for a routine search. During the inspectio...
ARE THE WORLD'S RICHEST GIVING BACK TO THE WORLD? AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW BY PROFILES INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE By Daniel Okonkwo Billionaires have amassed immense wealth through various industries, investments, and innovations. But the question remains: Are the world’s richest truly giving back, or are they merely accumulating wealth at the expense of others? Profiles International Human Rights Advocate delves into this issue to analyze the contributions of billionaires to society. GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY: HOW THE WEALTHY GIVE BACK Health and medical advancements. Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, have invested billions in global health initiatives, including vaccine development, eradication of diseases, and access to clean water in developing countries. Their efforts have significantly impacted the fight against malaria, polio, and other infectious diseases. Climate change and environmental conservation. The Bezos Earth ...