Friday, October 30, 2026

Rights

September 28, 2026

Amnesty International, CPJ call for fresh probe into unsolved murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan

Mr O’Hagan was a staff of Sunday World and had written exposés detailing the criminal underworld operations of Ireland’s paramilitary groups before his murder in 2001.

Martin O’Hagan
September 28, 2026

NNAD seeks passage of sign language bill

The Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) urged the National Assembly to pass the Nigerian sign language bill to promote equality.

Sign language teacher
September 28, 2026

Nigerian woman arrested by police for killing co-wife

The police command in Bauchi says it arrested a 33-year-old housewife for allegedly killing her co-wife at Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate.

Hauwa'u Haruna
September 28, 2026

Lagos govt assures on flood safety but offers no statewide school evacuation plan

“We’ve advised people to take necessary precautions as they go about their daily livelihoods. There shouldn’t be any need for anybody to be afraid,” Mr Akosile said.

Sanwo-Olu, students in flooded Lagos school
September 28, 2026

NAPTIP uncovers suspected child trafficking ring in Cross River

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has uncovered an alleged child trafficking operation involving newborn babies in Cross River.

NAPTIP agents
September 27, 2026

Nigerians need living wage; minimum wage is N213,000 in Libya, N245,000 in Algeria, N351,000 in Gabon: Atiku

Mr Abubakar challenged President Tinubu to agree immediately to a substantial minimum wage increase that reflects the real cost of food, transport, rent and power.

Atiku Abubakar
September 25, 2026

Kogi pharmacists seek better working conditions

“We ask for a supportive work environment where patients can be counselled and receive the full services rendered by a pharmacist,” Mr Muhammed said.

September 25, 2026

Gaza: Israel prevented genocide, didn’t commit it, says Netanyahu

Mr Netanyahu says Israel has worked to prevent a genocide, denying claims that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, describing the accusation as “the greatest lie of the century”.

Isreal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
September 25, 2026

Palestinian leader Abbas rebukes U.S. visa denial to UNGA, accuses Israel of genocide

“For how long will some states continue to remain silent about Israel, or supply it with the weapons it uses against our people?” said Mr Abbas.

September 25, 2026

Alleged killer of Afrigo Band musician Matovu Moses arrested

The police in Uganda have arrested Nsamba Vincent, the prime suspect wanted in connection with the murder of veteran Ugandan musician Matovu Moses.