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Rights

June 12, 2026

Protesters demand immediate release of 176 Woro residents kidnapped by terrorists

Hordes of protesters, under the aegis of Take It Back Movement, have taken to the streets in Kwara to demand the immediate release of the 176 Woro hostages.

Hordes of protesters
June 12, 2026

Refugee numbers declined worldwide but 70% face years of displacement: UN

The UN Refugee Agency said on Thursday that global refugee numbers fell by three per cent to 41.6 million in 2025.

African refugees
June 12, 2026

Niger residents decry June 12 Democracy Day amid hunger, hardship, homelessness

For Victoria Joshua, June 12 began like any other day in the IDPs in Niger state. The mother of three joined dozens of other displaced persons in search of food and water.

Victoria Joshua, Bala and Erena IDP
June 12, 2026

Don’t run abroad for greener pastures, Tinubu tells Nigerian youths

The Nigeria Immigration Service recently disclosed that over 3.6 million Nigerians migrated to other countries within two years.

President Bola Tinubu
June 12, 2026

‘Criticise me, disagree with me but believe in Nigeria’, Tinubu tells critics

President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians, including his critics, to remain confident in Nigeria’s success and future, even as they criticise his administration’s policies.

Students protesting in Nigeria used to illustrate the story
June 12, 2026

UNICEF partners Katsina to promote learning through play for child development

The Katsina government, in collaboration with UNICEF, commemorated the International Day of Play in Mashi LGA on Thursday.

International Day of Play
June 12, 2026

June 12: Groups plan anti-bad governance protests across Nigeria

“Nigeria under the current administration has collapsed into misrule, corruption and policy failures,” said the leader of the TIB Movement.

June 11, 2026

People with disabilities seek inclusion in electoral process, implementation of disability act

He said physically challenged persons often encountered difficulties accessing polling centres, while visually impaired voters lacked ballot materials in braille format.

National Association of Persons with Physical Disability in Nigeria
June 11, 2026

NGO urges women to update voter registration, actively participate in elections

The group said greater participation of women in the electoral process would enhance democratic governance and ensure stronger representation in decision-making at all levels.

Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) used to illustrate the story
June 11, 2026

What Nigerians want to hear from Tinubu on June 12 Democracy Day

“Obasanjo used to disguise himself, go into the streets to feel the pulse of the people,” an Abuja resident said.

Nigerians, Tinubu