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October 7, 2025

Israel deports 14 German participants of Gaza aid flotilla

The 14 German nationals who were in Israeli custody after taking part in the Gaza aid flotilla have been deported, the German Foreign Office said on Tuesday.

Israeli soldiers
October 7, 2025

Tinubu downplaying violent massacre of 7,000 Nigerian Christians, govt wracked by corruption: U.S. Lawmaker

”We must never allow outsiders to tell us who we are or sow division among us. We are Nigerians, and we will stand together,” said Mr Tinubu.

Tinubu sleeping; body bags in Plateau
October 6, 2025

ECOWAS Court expresses renewed commitment to enhance access to justice

Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, president, ECOWAS Court of Justice, has expressed the court’s renewed commitment to enhancing access to justice and integration within the sub-region in the new legal year

ECOWAS Court president Ricardo Gonçalves
October 6, 2025

Press council commends SSS for release of journalists in Jos

NPC has commended SSS for the recent release of two journalists who were wrongfully detained in Jos, Plateau.

SSS
October 6, 2025

36,000 Bauchi women push for reserve seats

No fewer than 36,000 women in Bauchi have urged the National Assembly to pass the reserve seats bill to enhance women’s participation in governance.

Bauchi women
October 6, 2025

PIN hails Gambia’s personal data protection bill, urges assent

The digital group said, “The passage of this bill is the culmination of years of collective advocacy and engagement by civil society, policymakers, and stakeholders.”

Gambian President, Adama Barrow
October 6, 2025

Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi women want equal representation in leadership positions

Women in Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi have advocated for equal representation of women in leadership positions in the country.

Peace Insight
October 6, 2025

Germany’s Merz backs mobile phone ban in primary schools

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday voiced support for banning mobile phones in primary schools.

German schoolchildren
October 6, 2025

Press council restates commitment to deliver on mandate

Dili Ezughah, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, says the organisation is committed to deliver on its mandate of sanitising the print media and training of journalists.

Nigerian Press Council
October 3, 2025

Court remands man over rape of neighbour’s physically challenged daughter

The prosecutor said Mr Paul, who took advantage of the girl, was apprehended by some neigbours and handed over to the police.

Local courtroom