Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Rights

January 7, 2026

Venezuela’s people must be heard, says UN human rights chief

The U.S. action made “all states less safe around the world”, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the high commissioner, said.

Nicolás Maduro
January 6, 2026

NANNM FHI demands action over murder of FMC Jabi nurse

In a statement, the national secretary, Enya Osinachi, condemned the murder and urged urgent action to protect nurses facing rising insecurity nationwide.

Federal-Medical-Centre-FMC-Jabi-Abuja
January 6, 2026

Police nab Ogudu Area H officers for extorting $2,000 from Lagos couple

The police command in Lagos on Monday said it has confirmed the identity of officers accused of extorting N3.3 million from a couple in Lagos, and has consequently detained them.

Ogudu Area H police station
January 6, 2026

Maduro: Humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire, UN warns

The UN has stated that the humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire as no fewer than eight million people in the country require support.

Venezuelans searching for food in waste bins
January 6, 2026

UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests

Protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran, sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis, continued for the 10th day.

Iranian police at protest ground.
January 5, 2026

55-year-old man allegedly impregnates teenage niece in Ondo

According to Mr Jimoh, the complainant said the act was uncovered following inquiries into the cause of the victim’s pregnancy.

Police
January 5, 2026

Lagos: Police summon Pastor Chris Okafor over multiple rape allegations

The pastor is to report to the SCID Panti by 10:00 a.m. today.

Pastor Chris Okafor
January 5, 2026

GNI House Fire: LASBCA urged to carry out assessment on buildings

The Sunmonu Animashaun family has called on the Lagos government to conduct an assessment of the buildings.

GNI House on fire
January 2, 2026

IDPs: Yobe government pledges to domesticate Kampala Convention

The Yobe government says it is ready to domesticate the Kampala Convention, which aims to protect and assist displaced persons in the country.

December 31, 2025

NECA backs implementation of new tax legislation

NECA urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service to collaborate with the organised private sector to deepen awareness of the new tax laws.

NECA DG Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde