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Rights

September 29, 2025

ICRC reaffirms commitment to strengthening humanitarian law

She said the workshop aimed to reinforce public trust in the justice system to protect the vulnerable, even during conflict.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
September 29, 2025

NSCIA seeks release of revenue to Abia Muslims

“Sir, a passionate appeal to His Royal Highness on the plight of the Muslim community in the Eastern Zone Emirate Council in Abia,” he stated.

courtesy visit to the Lamido in Yola
September 28, 2025

PENGASSAN orders nationwide strike over sack of Dangote Refinery workers

The PENGASSAN executive secretary said the union would not allow the sack of its members to go unchallenged.

PENGASSAN
September 28, 2025

Child maltreatment, sexual harassment, domestic violence rising in Ebonyi: NHRC

The commission reported recording 109 human rights abuses in Ebonyi between January and February 2025.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
September 26, 2025

Family petitions Egbetokun, Police Service Commission over killing of 18-year-old Ezekiel by policeman in Ile-Ife

Mr Oyedeji was shot dead in the early hours of Monday, September 8, 2025, while returning from work with two of his colleagues.

September 26, 2025

Stakeholders commend COAS for improving human rights in army operations

He stated that the Nigerian Army was obligated to respect the fundamental principles of human rights, as outlined in the provisions of international law.
Pix: Olufemi Oluyede

Army chief Olufemi Oluyede
September 26, 2025

Ex-NBC boss advocates collaborative action against child trafficking

He described child trafficking as a “huge monster confronting the nation” and urged NAPTIP to intensify collaboration with stakeholders in combating it.

Armstrong Idachaba
September 26, 2025

Electricity employees suspend nationwide strike, sign MoU with FG

Two major electricity unions have suspended their planned nationwide strike following the intervention of the federal government.

National Union of Electricity Employees
September 26, 2025

Four-year-old Nigerian girl sold for ₦3.7 million

The police confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday in Akure.

Little children playing
September 26, 2025

Strike: JUSUN reiterates commitment to actualise demands in Osun

This was noted in a statement by the chapter’s chairman, Idris Adeniran, on Thursday.

JUSUN PROTEST