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Rights

June 23, 2026

Niger govt reaffirms commitment to widows’ welfare, empowerment

The Niger government has reaffirmed its commitment to widows’ welfare and economic empowerment across the state.

Umar Mohammed Bago
June 23, 2026

Rivers CP orders detention of officers caught extorting motorist

The police commissioner in Rivers, Gbenga Adepoju, has ordered the arrest and detention of some officers caught in a viral video on Monday, extorting a motorist.

Olugbenga Adepoju
June 23, 2026

Kaduna Mob Killing: Muslim lawyers demand probe of police custody breach

This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna, signed by its chairman, Awwal Shittu, and secretary, Ibrahim Bawa.

Cops in Kano
June 22, 2026

Judge remands Sowore in Kuje Prison

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on June 16 revoked a bail granted to Mr Sowore following his failure to appear in court for his trial.

Old photo of Omoyele Sowore in handcuffs
June 22, 2026

Sowore arrives in court after judge ordered his arrest

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of AAC, arrived at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday for his trial after a bench warrant for his arrest.

Omoyele Sowore
June 21, 2026

Protect children from abuse, exploitation, expert urges stakeholders

Mr Johnson stressed that children’s rights under the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003 must be protected.

June 20, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: Women, PWDs actively participated in governorship election, says IPC director

Mr Arogundade said women played significant roles as polling officials, party agents and voters.

June 19, 2026

Leah Sharibu’s parents join global campaign against sexual violence in conflict

They cited their daughter as an example of suffering endured by victims of terrorists’ captivity who refuse to renounce their faith.

Leah Sharibu
June 19, 2026

UNICEF study warns of rising online sexual abuse risks for Nigerian children

A UNICEF-supported study has highlighted growing risks of online sexual abuse facing children in Nigeria and called for stronger protection systems.

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
June 19, 2026

Ethiopia-Nigeria convicted criminals transfer aligns with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda: Bianca Ojukwu

Ms Odumegwu-Ojukwu says the transfer of the Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia to repatriate incarcerated Nigerians aligns with the country’s citizen diplomacy framework.

Ethiopia-Nigeria convicted criminals