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Rights

July 29, 2025

Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa governors begged to sign death warrants of criminals

In separate interviews, residents also appealed for the outright abolition or fine-tuning of the law to address its attendant challenges and threats.

Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa governors
July 29, 2025

Edo communities protest against Gov Okpebholo’s land withholding

The protesters said Governor Monday Okpebholo had revoked the land’s ownership from its previous holders, but their communities had yet to regain access to the land.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
July 28, 2025

Kogi govt promises justice for murdered Kogi journalist Ayo Aiyepeku

The Kogi government says it is resolute in its quest for justice for slain photojournalist Ayo Aiyepeku.

Kogi journalist Ayo Aiyepeku
July 28, 2025

ASUU says strike continues in Yobe State University

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (Yobe University chapter) states that it has not called off the strike that began on July 11.

Yobe State University, Damaturu
July 25, 2025

German police arrest septuagenarian over sexual abuse of children

It was alleged that the man committed the crimes with the help of adults in the Philippines.

Armed German police officers
July 25, 2025

NOA seeks NSC partnership to promote patriotism, unity among Nigerians

The National Orientation Agency has called for a strategic partnership with the National Sports Commission.

Lanre Issa-Onilu and his management team at the office of Shehu Dikko, chairman NSC
July 25, 2025

ICC sentences two ex-militia leaders in CAR for war crimes

Over the course of proceedings, the prosecution called 114 witnesses, while the defence teams called 56.

Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard NgaĂŻssona
July 24, 2025

Amnesty International decries bandits’ grip on 725 Zamfara villages

The group called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to rescue the residents and villages from the threats of violent, armed gunmen in the state.

Photo: Amnesty International Nigeria
July 23, 2025

Cross River mulls raising doctors’ retirement age to 65

Governor Bassey Otu says Cross River may review the retirement age of its doctors from 60 to 65 years to holistically reform the state’s health sector.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
July 23, 2025

Otti sets up committee to revisit pension issues, assures dialogue

Governor Alex Otti says his administration is committed to resolving pension challenges through honest dialogue and inclusive decision-making.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti