Sunday, September 20, 2026

Rights

September 18, 2026

Six kidnap victims rescued in Kaduna, Katsina

Six abducted victims were rescued during separate operations in Kaduna and Katsina states by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma.

Rescued kidnapped victims
September 18, 2026

Cross River begins statewide distribution of improved cowpea seeds

The Cross River government says it will commence statewide distribution of improved SAMPEA 20-T PBR cowpea seeds to interested farmers beginning on Monday.

Cowpea seeds
September 18, 2026

SSANU ‌seeks more women as university principal officers

SSANU has called for deliberate strategies to position more women for leadership and decision-making roles in universities across the North-West.

Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU)
September 18, 2026

Commandant Suberu Aniviye suspended after controversial death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

“A full investigation will be conducted while the commandant under whose watch this happened remains suspended,” the interior minister said.

Commandant Suberu Aniviye
September 17, 2026

Rivers police present N76 million cheques to families of slain officers 

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers.

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers
September 17, 2026

PTAD pays N9 billion BEC arrears to 4,000 PHCN pensioners

PTAD has paid N9.47 billion in outstanding BEC arrears to 3,958 PHCN pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme.

PTAD
September 17, 2026

Army, Ecobank deepen partnership on troops’ welfare, financial services

The Nigerian Army urged Ecobank Nigeria to develop flexible financial schemes and expand welfare support for officers, soldiers and their families.

Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu
September 17, 2026

UCH ‌Strike: Union demands full reinstatement of pharmacy director

Unionists at the University College Hospital have demanded the immediate and full reinstatement of Adeyinka Isola as the hospital’s director of pharmacy.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
September 17, 2026

International Day of Democracy: Jonathan foundation advocates inclusive governance

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation has called on governments and stakeholders across Africa to prioritise inclusive governance.

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan 1
September 16, 2026

INEC urges PWDs groups to mobilise members for 2027 polls

Mr Amupitan said participation of PwDs in elections was protected under Section 54 of the Electoral Act 2026.

Joash Amupitan.