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Rights

August 22, 2025

NGO pushes for implementation of WPS policy in Katsina

Gender Awareness Trust has mobilised stakeholders in Katsina to push for the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security policy.

Women and girls in Borno
August 22, 2025

INEC engages stakeholders in Katsina for successful CVR exercise

INEC met with stakeholders in Katsina on Friday to discuss modalities for a successful continuous voter registration.

INEC chairman Yakubu (credit: Premium times)
August 21, 2025

IOM donates $1 million to support IDPs in Benue

The International Organisation for Migration has donated $1.1 million (N1.69 billion) to support internally displaced persons in Benue.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
August 20, 2025

U.S. report dishonest about rights abuses in developing nations: Human Rights Watch

The Nigerian government occasionally took steps to investigate alleged human rights abuses by officials, but the report stated that prosecution and punishment were rare.

Donald Trump with African leaders
August 20, 2025

Group urges FG to tackle humanitarian crisis in Plateau

A group, Safe House for Justice and Human Empowerment Centre, has appealed to the federal government to address the rising humanitarian crisis in Plateau.

PLATEAU KILLINGS
August 19, 2025

SSS Screening SANs: Tinubu govt accused of plan to muzzle lawyers, undermine judiciary

The SSS screening, he said, if allowed to stand, would compromise the independence of the courts and the ability of legal professionals to deliver justice without fear or favour.

judges
August 18, 2025

Nigeria’s Multidimensional Poverty: UNICEF seeks more attention for social investment

The chief of UNICEF’s Sokoto field office, Michael Juma, made the call at a five-day workshop on Monday in Sokoto.

UNICEF officer with kids
August 18, 2025

Kogi govt reaffirms commitment to pensioners’ welfare

Mr Ododo reiterated the Kogi government’s position during a courtesy visit to the commission.

Ododo signing document
August 18, 2025

Children’s parliament demands domestication of violence-free school policy in Katsina

The plenary was presided over by Fadila Sani, the speaker of the children’s parliament.

Katsina State House of Assembly
August 16, 2025

Writer urges support for women in abusive situations

A writer, Benison Christopher, on Saturday, urged women in abusive situations to be courageous while urging Nigerians to support them.

Domestic violence