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October 6, 2025

Germany’s Merz backs mobile phone ban in primary schools

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday voiced support for banning mobile phones in primary schools.

German schoolchildren
October 6, 2025

Press council restates commitment to deliver on mandate

Dili Ezughah, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, says the organisation is committed to deliver on its mandate of sanitising the print media and training of journalists.

Nigerian Press Council
October 3, 2025

Court remands man over rape of neighbour’s physically challenged daughter

The prosecutor said Mr Paul, who took advantage of the girl, was apprehended by some neigbours and handed over to the police.

Local courtroom
October 3, 2025

Police investigate sexual abuse allegation against Ebonyi pastor

She alleged that the cleric had assured her that seven days of sex with him was all she needed for her genotype to change from SS to AA.

Armed policewomen
October 3, 2025

ECOWAS Court president seeks member states’ cooperation to enforce judgments

The ECOWAS Court president has appealed to ECOWAS member states to fully recognise the court’s authority and cooperate with it in enforcing the court’s judgments.

ECOWAS Court president Ricardo Gonçalves
October 3, 2025

Stakeholders reiterate commitment to protect schools from violent attacks

Stakeholders at a one-day summit on safe schools have pledged their commitment to safeguarding schools from attacks.

Stakeholders at a one-day summit on safe schools
October 3, 2025

Pension assets have grown to over N25 trillion; CPS rewriting history: PenCom Boss

The National Pension Commission says the Contributory Pension Scheme has rewritten Nigeria’s pension story over the last two decades.

PenCom building
October 2, 2025

Nigerian, other refugees will have to earn right to stay in UK: Prime Minister

New applications to the existing refugee family reunion route have been suspended since September.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
October 2, 2025

Lawyers, CSOs seek stronger public interest litigation

Legal practitioners and civil society organisations have called for greater collaboration and systemic reforms to strengthen public interest litigation in Nigeria.

Lawyers