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Rights

May 29, 2025

Nigerian students sit exam at 10:00 p.m. under darkness; WAEC blames logistics

Meanwhile, the West African Examinations Council has apologised to candidates, schools and parents for the unsavoury situation.

students sitting exam under darkness; WAEC logo
May 28, 2025

Creation of state police may lead to ‘civil war’, warns ex-NBA president

“I shudder to think of what would have happened if certain states which were recently plunged into political crisis had recourse to their police units,” said Mr Daudu.

Policemen
May 28, 2025

Nigeria warehousing hundreds of alleged Boko Haram terrorists without trial: Military Commander

“The delay in prosecution is responsible for the continuous stay of the suspects in detention longer than necessary,” the military commander admitted.

Arrested Boko Haram suspects and Tinubu
May 27, 2025

Enugu children beg FG, state to prioritise their well-being, education, safety

Ms Okafor asked the state government to protect the children from harm, abuse, and molestation by ensuring full implementation of the Child Rights Act.

Children
May 27, 2025

FMBN registers 2,370 retirees in Bauchi

The bank also refunded the retirees under the scheme within the period under review.

Federal Mortgage Bank
May 27, 2025

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to protecting rights, dreams of children

Mr Tinubu made the pledge in a message to mark the 2025 National Children’s Day.

Bola Tinubu
May 26, 2025

Service Outage: NCC orders MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile, others to inform, compensate subscribers

Operators are now required to offer compensation if an outage lasts more than 24 hours, in line with the Consumer Code of Practice Regulations.

May 26, 2025

AU calls for justice, unity on Africa Day

“Africa must no longer be an afterthought in global geopolitics. Let us reaffirm our shared values,” said Mr Youssouf.

AU leaders
May 23, 2025

FCTA engages wives of traditional rulers to end gender-based violence

Ms Benjamins-Laniyi described the initiative as a “unique model” of community engagement for collective action against GBV.

Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
May 23, 2025

Nigerians should not provoke us; respect officers as civilians do abroad: Police

“It is very sad to observe the lack of appreciation and recognition often shown to members of the Nigeria Police Force, despite the immense risks we take,” said the police.

Officers brutalising civilians