Friday, August 28, 2026

Rights

July 20, 2026

Official files lawsuit against Kano’s judicial commission, seeks N100 million damages

The suit, filed before the National Industrial Court, also named Governor Abba Yusuf and the commissioner for justice as respondents.

Kano governor
July 20, 2026

40 children, women drown in Jigawa boat crash

A boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized in the Malamawa community, Ringim council area of Jigawa, leaving at least 40 people drowned.

40 children, women drown in Jigawa boat crash
July 19, 2026

Civil society organisations key to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy: CDHR 

He said civil society organisations serve as a bridge between the government and the people.

CDHR
July 17, 2026

Customs releases N7.61 billion for payment of 4,237 retirees

The NCS announced that the funds had been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts.

Bashir Adeniyi
July 17, 2026

Father uses hot iron to burn 10-year-old daughter’s private parts for bedwetting

The command’s spokesperson said that the suspect allegedly used a hot laundry iron to burn the private parts of his daughter’s body for bedwetting.

Police
July 17, 2026

UNICEF praises Nigerian government for rescuing kidnapped Oriire schoolchildren

UNICEF has commended the Nigerian government for rescuing 39 abducted schoolchildren and five teachers in Oyo state.

Released Oyo hostages
July 16, 2026

FRSC inaugurates quarters, reaffirms commitment to personnel welfare

Mr Mohammed described the project as another major milestone in the FRSC’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel through affordable and sustainable housing schemes.

FRSC
July 16, 2026

Police to conduct autopsy on woman who died in Umahi’s residence

The police command in Ebonyi has engaged the services of a pathologist to conduct a post-mortem examination on Mary Habila to determine the cause of her death.

Minister of Works David Umahi
July 16, 2026

Two Anambra sisters arraigned for child labour

The sisters, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children.

Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
July 16, 2026

Oyo Terrorists: Senate honours slain soldiers, teachers with N50 million donation

Senate president Godwill Akpabio, who gave the approval during the plenary on Wednesday, stated that each of the five bereaved families would receive N10 million.

Released Oyo hostages