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Rights

June 29, 2026

Two Nigerians killed amid xenophobic tension, 1,000 stranded in South Africa: Union Leader

“I could conclude that the two deaths that occurred. One yesterday was a result of the authorities, metro officers, who hacked a Nigerian person to death,” said Mr Iwobi.

Smart Nwobi [Credit: X]
June 29, 2026

Divorce: Abuja housewife promises to return bride price to estranged husband

“My Lord, I have no peace in my marriage. My husband beats me constantly. He does not provide for me. I have seen it: he does not love me anymore,” the plaintiff said.

Courtroom in Abuja
June 29, 2026

June 30 Xenophobic Protest: Ramaphosa begs South Africans not to act violently against Black foreigners

South African President has appealed to South Africans planning anti-immigration protests on Tuesday not to act violently against foreign Black nationals in the country.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
June 28, 2026

35 years of civil service without house unacceptable, cleric tells FG

He said it was unacceptable for workers who dedicated decades of service to the nation to struggle with basic needs.

Federal Civil Service Commission
June 26, 2026

Nigeria committed to ending torture, protecting detainees’ rights: NHRC Boss

He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to continue to prevent torture.

June 26, 2026

NAPTIP rescues 64 children, others trafficked to Ghana, Libya

Over 90 suspects in connection with various human trafficking and related offences were also arrested.

NAPTIP
June 26, 2026

Kaduna disability group seeks easier voter registration access

Suleiman Abdulaziz, state chairman of JONAPWD, made the appeal on Friday in Kaduna during a voter mobilisation exercise supported by TAP Africa.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
June 26, 2026

Sokoto govt records 883 GBV cases, secures 22 convictions

Eight hundred and eighty-three cases of gender-based violence, with 22 convictions, were recorded between January and December 2025 in Sokoto.

Katsina women [Credit: Jujufilms]
June 26, 2026

Swedish minister attends EU Council meeting with baby

Ms Pourmokhtari, Sweden’s youngest minister in history, was appointed at 26 in 2022 and has just returned from parental leave.

Swedish minister with baby
June 26, 2026

Extreme heat costing poor female workers over $57 billion in earnings yearly: Report

A landmark global economic analysis…covering 11,408 cities worldwide, shows that investing in heat action saves billions in losses.

Women working in rural Nigeria