Thursday, June 25, 2026

International Day

March 17, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, U.S., others to eradicate hatred for Muslims

Mr Guterres on Monday urged countries to “work together” and eradicate a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, calling for a rejection of “the narratives of fear and exclusion”.

KANO MUSLIMS
February 6, 2026

Governors’ wives commit to ending female genital mutilation in Nigeria

The governors’ wives decried the practice as a violation of fundamental human rights and a major public health and development concern.

Governors’ wives
October 19, 2025

Failed leadership, corruption worsening poverty in Nigeria: Peter Obi 

Mr Obi urged leaders at all levels to cut the cost of governance and prioritise investment in education, healthcare, job creation and small businesses.

Peter Obi
June 27, 2025

World Drug Day: Rights commission calls for humane ways of treating drug victims

Mr Ojukwu said many stories of victims have been heard and listened to, with an irreparable devastating toll of drug addiction.

Drug Addicts
November 27, 2023

NBA-HRI seeks urgent implementation of VAPP Act

NBA-HRI called on all ministries of justice at federal and state levels to establish specialised departments for the prosecutions of sexual and gender-based crimes.

Nigerian Bar Association