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Rights

September 26, 2025

Electricity employees suspend nationwide strike, sign MoU with FG

Two major electricity unions have suspended their planned nationwide strike following the intervention of the federal government.

National Union of Electricity Employees
September 26, 2025

Four-year-old Nigerian girl sold for ₦3.7 million

The police confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday in Akure.

Little children playing
September 26, 2025

Strike: JUSUN reiterates commitment to actualise demands in Osun

This was noted in a statement by the chapter’s chairman, Idris Adeniran, on Thursday.

JUSUN PROTEST
September 26, 2025

CSOs express concern over patients’ access to TB, HIV, malaria services

The group said that some patients, especially those in rural areas, travel more than 30 kilometres to access TB, malaria, and HIV services.

Tuberculosis patient
September 25, 2025

Two female teachers arraigned for allegedly defiling pupil in Kaduna

The prosecutor, ASC Mustapha Abdulkadir, said the two teachers were standing trial on charges hinged on an unnatural offence (lesbianism).

Courtroom
September 24, 2025

NSITF: Construction accidents kill 150 people in Nigeria

Oluwaseun Faleye, managing director of NSITF, disclosed this during his presentation at the 69th annual general meeting of the Federation of Construction Industry on Wednesday.

Body bags
September 24, 2025

IGP Egbetokun disburses N2.2 billion cheques to families of deceased officers

Disbursing the cheque on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Egbetokun said the disbursement covered the insurance policy years from 2015 to 2025.

IGP presenting cheques
September 24, 2025

Information minister tells Nigerians to use social media responsibly

Mr Idris said this at the September Lunchtime Seminar, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in Abuja on Wednesday.

Information minister, Mohammed Idris (credit: Cable)
September 24, 2025

Real Nobel Peace Prize is to save millions of lives: Trump

“What is the purpose of the United Nations? It seems to write very strongly worded letters, but empty words don’t solve war,” said Mr Trump.

Trump at UN
September 24, 2025

Gov Nwifuru seeks traditional, religious leaders’ support to end FGM

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has sought the support of traditional institutions, religious bodies, and community leaders in the fight to eliminate female genital mutilation.

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]