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Rights

November 18, 2025

Remi Tinubu seeks collective protection against child sexual abuse

Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to give adequate protection to all children against any form of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Remi Tinubu
November 18, 2025

Nigerian journalist Fejiro Oliver released after two months in prison on Governor Sheriff’s order

The Delta governor reportedly issued a direct order for Mr Oliver to be freed, despite a valid court order granting him bail.

Fejiro Oliver and Gov Sheriff
November 18, 2025

Nigerian judges must be symbol of ‘incorruptible honour’, says CJN Kekere-Ekun

“The temple of Justice trembles where justice is denied. We must be a symbol of incorruptible honour,” said the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Olatokunbo
November 18, 2025

COP30: Coalition rejects $125 billion tropical forest ‘forever facility’

Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition has rejected the inaugurated Tropical Forest Forever Facility, describing it as a dangerous and misleading attempt to financialise nature under the guise of protecting

Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition
November 17, 2025

UK, Switzerland call for increase in Nigerian women’s representation in governance

They predicated their calls on the belief that women have a lot to offer the country and Nigerians.

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria
November 17, 2025

Health workers at UCH Ibadan down tools indefinitely as resident doctors’ strike hits day 17

All UCH gates, except the main entrance, were closed and manned by some JOHESU members.

University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan
November 17, 2025

Nicki Minaj to address UN on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria on Tuesday

Nicki Minaj, known for her long-time association with Nigeria through her music and social media discussions about the country, will address the assembly alongside Mr. Waltz.

Nicki Minaj
November 17, 2025

Federal high court judges to begin Christmas vacation December 19

The Federal High Court will commence its Christmas vacation on December 19.

FHC Abuja
November 14, 2025

PTAD disburses N3.9 billion to 91,146 pensioners

PTAD said that the payment was part of the N32,000 increment approved by President Bola Tinubu.

PTAD
November 14, 2025

UMYU workers suspend warning strike

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University workers have suspended their two-week warning strike, which began on November 3.

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina