Friday, October 30, 2026

Rights

September 21, 2026

Alleged rapist Achile Ndumbe flees to Cameroon; UK police launch international manhunt

Ndumbe Achile Ndumbe, a rape suspect, released on bail, has fled the UK to Cameroon after he was released on bail and allowed to keep his passport.

Achile Ndumbe
September 21, 2026

Italy to ban hijabs, burqas from schools amid immigration crackdown

Several European countries, including France and Belgium, already banned face coverings in public places. Italy’s plans came after several related initiatives in recent months.

Students wearing hijab in Italy
September 21, 2026

Gov Bago relaxes curfew amid tension over NSCDC’s alleged killing of miners

The governor appealed to residents to remain law-abiding and responsible citizens as the government continues to work to improve their well-being.

Governor Umaru Bago
September 21, 2026

NSCDC suspends three more officers over mass killing of Niger miners

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has suspended three more officers and ordered three days of half-mast to mourn miners who died in its custody.

Armed NSCDC
September 20, 2026

Sultan Foundation trains 200 mobilisers, targets 80,000 zero-dose children for immunisation in Zamfara

The project is being funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, supported by Mannion Daniels.

Polio immunisation
September 18, 2026

Six kidnap victims rescued in Kaduna, Katsina

Six abducted victims were rescued during separate operations in Kaduna and Katsina states by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma.

Rescued kidnapped victims
September 18, 2026

Cross River begins statewide distribution of improved cowpea seeds

The Cross River government says it will commence statewide distribution of improved SAMPEA 20-T PBR cowpea seeds to interested farmers beginning on Monday.

Cowpea seeds
September 18, 2026

SSANU ‌seeks more women as university principal officers

SSANU has called for deliberate strategies to position more women for leadership and decision-making roles in universities across the North-West.

Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU)
September 18, 2026

Commandant Suberu Aniviye suspended after controversial death of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

“A full investigation will be conducted while the commandant under whose watch this happened remains suspended,” the interior minister said.

Commandant Suberu Aniviye
September 17, 2026

Rivers police present N76 million cheques to families of slain officers 

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers.

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers