Sunday, September 20, 2026

Rights

August 19, 2026

NAPTIP seeks media, government agencies’ collaboration to end SGBV in Nigeria

Ms Bello said SGBV remained one of the most common human rights violations in Nigeria.

NAPTIP
August 19, 2026

Strike continues until Gov Aiyedatiwa meets our demands: AAUA-ASUU

ASUU branch of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko branch, says it will continue its ongoing indefinite strike until the Ondo government meets its demands.

Ondo governor signing document
August 19, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive in Lagos on Wednesday

The foreign affairs ministry says a new batch of 83 Nigerian returnees from South Africa will arrive in the country on Wednesday.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
August 19, 2026

Meta goes on trial accused of making Facebook, Instagram addictive for youths

A coalition of U.S. states has accused Meta Platforms Incorporated of designing its social media and communication platform interface in an addictive and harmful way.

Meta, Instagram, and Facebook
August 18, 2026

Nigerian airlines urged to engage unions constructively

Airlines have been urged to engage air transport unions constructively to ensure sector stability and avert losses for industry players and the broader economy.

Air Peace, Ibom Air, Arik Air, United Nigeria Airlines, Umza Air, NG Eagle, Max Air, Caverton Helicopters, Overland Airways, Rano Air and ValueJet.
August 18, 2026

Trump govt moves to reinstate human trafficking case against Abrego Garcia

Mr Trump’s administration wants the court to reinstate the human trafficking indictment against Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant at the centre of a wrongful deportation case.

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
August 18, 2026

NIC unveils initiative to professionalise caregiving in Nigeria

The National Institute of Caregivers has unveiled a national initiative to strengthen professional caregiving in the country.

Older Nigerians
August 17, 2026

Police nab, arraign two Ogun men for assault

Two men, Shele Taiwo, 38, and Adeola Odunayo, 37, appeared before the Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Monday for assault.

Police
August 17, 2026

Lagos restates ban on use of vehicle dealer number plates

The Lagos government has reiterated its ban on the permanent or everyday use of dealer number plates by motorists and vehicle dealers.

Lagos restates ban on use of vehicle dealer number plates
August 14, 2026

French court blocks proposed social media ban for children

The court ruled that the law infringes the freedom of expression and communication.

Children using smartphones