Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Rights

October 18, 2024

Office Invasion: SSS files N5.5 billion defamation suit against SERAP

In the suit marked CV/4547/2024, the SSS sued SERAP and its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, as the first and second defendants.

SSS, SERAP
October 18, 2024

ECOWAS Court, UNHCR pledge to deepen partnership

The ECOWAS Court of Justice and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office have pledged to strengthen their partnership.

ECOWAS court
October 17, 2024

Lawmakers urge Gov Sule to give permanent appointments to special school staff

The chairman said that such could improve the standard of education and enhance productivity in the school.

Government Comprehensive Special School Lafia.
October 16, 2024

African women’s forum seeks increased investment in Katsina’s adolescent girls

With the right support, resources and opportunities, the potential of the girls has no limit, said FAWE.

Adolescent girls
October 16, 2024

Two billion women, girls lack access to social protection: UN Report

Women and girls are overrepresented among the poor at every stage of life, with the largest gaps during their childbearing years.

KATSINA WOMEN AND GIRLS
October 16, 2024

Ozekhome seeks special budget for IDPs in Nigeria 

“My message to the government is for these people to know that a government exists through welfare initiatives,” Ozekhome.

IDPs
October 15, 2024

Latest human rights report highlights Rwanda’s torture system in detention facilities

Human Rights Watch found that judges ignored complaints from current and former detainees about unlawful detention and ill-treatment, creating an environment of near-total impunity.

Rwanda prison and Paul Kagame
October 14, 2024

Man jailed seven years for sexually exploiting 11-yr-old girl in Kano

Mr Babale said the defendant allegedly lured his neighbour’s 11-year-old daughter into his wife’s room and sexually exploited her.

Silhouette of man in prison
October 11, 2024

Youth minister advocates for improved decisions to empower girl-child

Ayodele Olawande, the minister of state for youth development, has advocated for proper decision-making that will improve the girl-child’s life

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande
October 11, 2024

Gov Radda vows to combat human trafficking, gender-based violence in Katsina

Mr Radda stressed the need for proactive strategies to address the spate of violence, especially sexual abuse against women.

Governor Dikko Radda