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Rights

October 1, 2025

Senior citizens tell government to improve infrastructure, healthcare access

As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence from colonial rule on Wednesday, some senior citizens are urging the government to urgently improve the nation’s health infrastructure.

Senior citizens in Nigeria
October 1, 2025

Lagos govt to strengthen prosecution of sexual, gender-based offences

The Lagos government says it will strengthen the prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence-related offences to curb their menace.

Governor’s Commendation and Awards Night
October 1, 2025

Diaspora group to support resettlement of displaced communities in Plateau

A diaspora group has launched a campaign fund to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced communities across Plateau’s 17 LGAs and 64 wards.

Plateau residents
October 1, 2025

Lecturers of COE Gidan Waya begin indefinite strike

A communique said the strike followed the declaration of an indefinite strike by the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions in Kaduna.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
September 30, 2025

Taliban shuts down internet amid clampdown on ‘immoral’ activities in Afghanistan

Internet blackout in Afghanistan comes a few weeks after Taliban authorities threatened a total internet blackout in a bid to clamp down on immoral activities.

TALIBAN LEADERS
September 30, 2025

Reserved seat bill will promote inclusive governance, says HEIR Women Hub

HEIR Women Hub, a women’s advocacy group, says the Reserved Seats Bill, if passed into law, will be a turning point for inclusive governance and effective representation of women in policy-making

HEIR Women Hub
September 30, 2025

Killing of ARISE TV journalist regrettable, says information minister

Information minister Mohammed Idris has described the killing of ARISE news anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu as regrettable.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu with ARISE TV backdrop
September 30, 2025

Police order investigation into death of ARISE TV journalist

The police chief had extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late journalist.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu
September 30, 2025

FG reaffirms commitment to teachers’ welfare

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving teachers’ welfare and promoting collaboration as a key strategy to strengthen Nigeria’s education sector.

Tunji Alausa
September 30, 2025

Malala arrives in Abuja, foundation secures gender-responsive policies in Nigeria

Malala and her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala fund, arrived in Nigeria on Friday to meet with its board of directors.

Malala, others in Abuja