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September 10, 2025

Stakeholders pledge to protect Katsina schools from attacks

Stakeholders at a one-day state summit have pledged their commitment to providing support toward protecting schools in Katsina from attacks by criminals.

NORTHERN SCHOOLCHILDREN
September 10, 2025

Nigeria fourth worst country globally with attacks on schools: UN

According to the UN, Nigeria was among the countries that recorded the highest numbers of grave violations, with 2,436 incidents.

Destroyed schools in North-East
September 10, 2025

Edo: Police commissioner vows to get justice for slain Civil Defence operatives

The commissioner of police in Edo, Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives.

state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika
September 9, 2025

Egypt to consider pardon for jailed prominent activist

Mr Abdel-Fattah was first jailed in 2013 and later re-arrested on charges of spreading false news—charges his family says are politically motivated.

Alaa Abdel-Fattah
September 9, 2025

Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protest

The Nepal government has lifted the social media ban that sparked bloody protests in which 19 people were killed and scores were injured.

Nepal protest
September 9, 2025

‘Minimal force’ used against Lagos protesters blockading Third Mainland Bridge: Police

“In the interest of public safety and to avert further breakdown of law and order, CP Jimoh directed the use of minimal force to disperse the crowd,” said the police.

Protesters and police at Oworo area
September 9, 2025

UNICEF, others hopeful national social register will tackle poverty

UNICEF has described the National Social Register as a vital tool for tackling poverty and improving education outcomes.

UNICEF workers in Kano
September 9, 2025

Court rejects Trump’s appeal in Jean E Carroll’s $83.3 million defamation ruling

Having heard arguments from both parties, the court dismissed Mr Trump’s immunity argument that the ruling does not exempt him from being liable for the charges.

Jean E Carroll
September 8, 2025

Lawyer writes Meta, asks Facebook to reject SSS’ request to deactivate Sowore’s account

Mr Sowore, a pro-democracy campaigner, has frequently clashed with successive Nigerian governments over his activism.

Omoyele Sowore
September 8, 2025

AAC slams SSS for seeking deactivation of Sowore’s X account

The African Action Congress has condemned the repeated intimidation and harassment of its former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, by the State Security Service.

Screenshot of Omoyele Sowore's X page