Thursday, November 5, 2026

Rights

August 13, 2025

NHRC seeks comprehensive rights-approach to youth empowerment

The National Human Rights Commission has called for a comprehensive rights-based approach to youth empowerment.

International Youth Day
August 13, 2025

NLC wants Dangote company’s employees to join workers’ unions

The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged Dangote Industries Ltd. to allow its employees to join workers’ unions to ensure the protection of their rights.

Nigeria Labour Congress
August 13, 2025

Gaza: UNESCO condemns ‘unacceptable’ killing of journalists

UNESCO has strongly condemned the killing of six journalists in Palestine by an Israeli drone on Sunday.

Murdered journalists
August 12, 2025

Ibom Air: NBA blasts airline for ‘dehumanising’ Emmanson, vows legal support for her

The NBA demanded the immediate withdrawal of her lifetime ban and the issuance of a public apology to her.

Comfort Emmanson
August 12, 2025

Minister meets with protesting visually impaired persons

The protest disrupted activities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and caused  gridlock on the roads. Travellers had to walk long distances to catch their flights.

Protesting blind persons
August 12, 2025

Gaza: UN secretary-general urges probe into killing of journalists

The reporters, five of whom worked for the Al Jazeera media network, were killed in a targeted Israeli strike in Gaza City on Sunday.

Bodies of journalists who were killed
August 11, 2025

Police nab, detain eight for removing teen’s scrotum in Osun

The police command in Osun says it has detained eight suspects for prosecution over the alleged mutilation of a 16-year-old boy’s scrotum in Ikire, Irewole LGA.

Policemen
August 11, 2025

Corper Raye’s discharge certificate withheld to discipline her: NYSC

The agency, in a post on X, stated that Ms Uguamaye’s certificate was being withheld because her service year had been extended by two months.

Ushie ‘Raye’ Uguamaye and President Bola Tinubu
August 11, 2025

Gaza War: Israel accused of killing five Al Jazeera journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned the killings, accusing Israel of repeatedly branding journalists as terrorists without credible proof.

Al Jazeera journalists
August 10, 2025

Nigerians urged to end menstrual stigma to support women, girls

“These myths and social norms have negative impacts on their health and daily lives, restricting their freedom and participation in society,” said an expert.

Schoolgirls with menstrual pads