Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Rights

September 19, 2024

Court sentences father to seven years in prison for assaulting daughter

The judge further stated that the convict’s action must have caused immeasurable harm to the child.

Prison bar
September 19, 2024

U.S., Nigeria declare commitment to press freedom

While emphasising his commitment to press freedom, Mr Mills added, “That is why I am here with my team, and it was a good discussion with the minister.”

September 19, 2024

FCT primary school teachers resume strike over welfare 

The Federal Capital Territory’s Nigerian Union of Teachers on Wednesday, resumed industrial action over unresolved welfare issues.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
September 18, 2024

Court reserves judgment in suit seeking Ganduje’s sack as APC chair until Sept. 23

The judgment was earlier fixed for September 18 by Justice Inyang Ekwo on July 5.

Abdullahi Ganduje
September 18, 2024

Malawi launches e-justice programme to modernise judicial system

Malawi on Tuesday launched an e-justice programme to modernise the country’s judicial system by enhancing digital access to judicial services.

Malawi's Ministry of Justice Logo
September 17, 2024

50% IGR Deduction: Aviation workers suspend planned protest

Mr Abioye said the protest, planned to begin on September 18, had been suspended due to ongoing discussions by the industry’s higher authorities.

Nigerians at the Airport
September 17, 2024

Gender parity in legislatures, distant dream, achievable by 2063: UN report

At the current pace, gender parity in national legislatures remains a distant dream, possibly only to be achieved by 2063, according to a UN report.

Women and men
September 17, 2024

Venezuela enduring one of ‘worst human rights crises’: UN

Following a presidential election tainted by allegations of fraud, the electoral authority, loyal to the ruling party, declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner.

Venezuelans protesting
September 16, 2024

Defence chief orders investigation into alleged six-year incarceration of naval rating

The DHQ “urges the general public to exercise caution and refrain from spreading unsubstantiated information while the investigation is ongoing.”

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
September 16, 2024

INC condemns killings during youth congress elections

INC worldwide has condemned in strong terms the September 14 killings in Abuloma during the Ijaw Youth Council elections.

Ijaw National Congress