You are here

Written by 

Leo Igwe is a Nigerian human rights advocate and humanist. Igwe is a former Western and Southern African representative of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and has specialized in campaigning

Nigeria News and Headlines 

PRESS RELEASE: Advocacy for Alleged Witches Welcomes Sacking of Thomas Obi Tawo in Cross River

Leo Igwe
By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) commends the government of Cross River State for sacking a notorious witch hunter and bloodletter, Mr. Thomas Obi Tawo aka General Iron. In a press statement signed by the special adviser to the governor on media and publicity, Christian Ita, the dismissal of Mr. Obi Tawo, who is the special adviser… Read More
Nigeria News and Headlines Opinions 

pinion: Critical Thinking and Transformation of Teaching in Primary Schools

Leo Igwe, , , ,
By Leo Igwe On July 1, 2021, I made a case for critical thinking in primary schools before teachers from state schools in Ibadan South-west local government in Nigeria. It was the first teacher training session on critical thinking for primary schools in the state. The organizers expected thirty to forty teachers, but at the end of the day, over… Read More
Northern Nigeria religion Opinions West Africa 

Discrimination Against Non-Muslim Students in Northern Nigeria

Leo Igwe, , ,
By Leo Igwe Students who do not profess Islam suffer discrimination in Muslim-dominated communities in Northern Nigeria. Unlike their Muslim counterparts, non-Muslims are, in some cases, denied places for worship, leadership positions, and the option to study other religious or non-religious subjects. Incidentally, not much is heard about these deprivations and prejudicial treatments. Many people fear speaking out against these… Read More
Africa's Youth Africa Lifestyle Opinions 

Critical Thinking Workshops: Preparing African School Children for Future Jobs

Leo Igwe
By Leo Igwe After decades of planning and setbacks, the project to introduce critical reasoning to primary schools took off in Ibadan in southwest Nigeria. The event, held on June 23, was not marked by any fun fare as we know it. But it was historic in every respect. Funmade Nursery and primary school, a little-known elementary school, located off… Read More
Opinions West Africa 

Witchcraft Persecution and Land Disputes in Amuda Isuochi, Abia State

Leo Igwe, ,
By Leo IgweThere is a link between disputes over land and allegations of perpetrating occult harm in Abia state in Southern Nigeria. This connection, reinforced whenever some misfortune befalls any of the parties, has amply been illustrated by the case of Obioma Ubani from Amuda Isuochi, a village in the northern central part of Abia state. In May, an advocate… Read More
Africa Opinions 

Religions and Persecution of Nonbelievers in Africa

Leo Igwe,
By Leo Igwe The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has, in a recent document, highlighted a critical aspect of humanism and religion in Africa-conditions of nonbelievers in the region. The document outlines challenges that Africans who do not identify with any religion face on the continent. It shows that while the number of those who identify as atheist,… Read More
Africa Opinions 

Humanism and Stigma of Non-Religiosity in Africa

Leo Igwe,
By Leo Igwe June is a special month for humanists and those who espouse a non-religious life stance around the globe. Put differently, June is the Humanist History Month. June 21 is world humanist day. On this day, humanists celebrate humanist ideals and values. Incidentally, the celebration of world humanist day happens mainly in the West because western countries have… Read More