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Rights

June 11, 2026

CSOs, child rights advocates seek stronger action against insecurity

CSOs and child rights advocates have called for stronger measures to address insecurity and improve the protection of children and other vulnerable persons across the country.

NIGERIaN KIDS
June 11, 2026

June 12 Day: Northern youths demand greater youth inclusion, improved governance

NYCN has called for greater youth inclusion and improved governance as Nigerians mark democracy day on June 12.

Nigerian youths
June 11, 2026

Nigeria pledges stronger action against child labour ahead of 2030 target

The federal government says it is intensifying efforts to eliminate child labour to meet the 2030 global target for its eradication.

Photo of children hawking used to illustrate the story
June 11, 2026

UNICEF launches e-learning platform for Imo out-of-school children

UNICEF, on Wednesday, launched an e-learning platform, known as the Nigeria Learning Passport, in Imo to reduce the number of out-of-school children.

Out-of-school children
June 11, 2026

World Cup: UN rights chief urges rethink of U.S. immigration policies

According to the UN, racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials and supporters.

Trump holding World Cup trophy with Infantino
June 11, 2026

June 12 Activists: Where are they now?

The June 12, 1993, election was like no other in Nigeria, as citizens with high expectations marched to the polls.

JUNE 12
June 10, 2026

Human Rights Watch accuses Rwandan soldiers, M23 fighters of killing, torturing captured civilians in DR Congo

According to the report, the M23 fighters held children at Tshanzu camp for training and forced labour and selected some for guard duty and to beat other detainees.

Rwandan Soldiers
June 10, 2026

Again court refuses bail for man accused of stabbing neighbour

The defence counsel prayed the court to adjourn the case further to enable them conclude their discussions on an out of court settlement.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
June 10, 2026

NHRC receives 176 rights violation complaints in Kano

The National Human Rights Commission in Kano said it received 179 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in April and May.

Kano governor
June 10, 2026

Pelumi Onifade: Coroner issues 21-day ultimatum to LASUTH, DNA centre to submit autopsy result

MRA’s counsels urged the coroner to order LASUTH to produce the autopsy result and the DNA centre to submit the result of the test conducted in 2020.

Pelumi Onifade