Friday, August 28, 2026

Rights

July 7, 2026

IPI Nigeria secures release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe from police custody

The International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) says Stanley Ugagbe, a journalist with Secret Reporters, has been released from police custody following its intervention.

Stanley Ugagbe
July 6, 2026

UTME: JAMB’s AI plan could exclude visually impaired candidates, CITAB warns

Mr Fenemigho, however, warned that without deliberate preparations, the initiative could remain an ambitious idea rather than a project.

July 6, 2026

Tinubu orders probe of X, Meta over alleged exploitation of news content

Mr Ijagwu said that under the new investigation, areas of interest include allegations of market dominance and potential anti-competitive conduct.

President Bola Tinubu
July 6, 2026

UNICEF urges child rights protection during internal security operations

UNICEF said children encountered during military operations should be treated primarily as victims requiring protection rather than as security threats.

UNICEF
July 6, 2026

Okigwe Eight: Kidnapped Scripture Union delegates freed after 22 days

Eight members of the Scripture Union abducted along the interstate boundary between Imo and Anambra on June 14 while returning from a national conference are freed.

Eight members of the Scripture Union abducted
July 6, 2026

Xenophobia: FG to airlift about 300 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday

The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the consulate general in Johannesburg have announced plans to repatriate about 300 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
July 5, 2026

Expert seeks greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in governance, electoral process

He called for electoral reforms to make polling units more accessible to persons with disabilities.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
July 5, 2026

Gov. Radda vows zero tolerance for gender, child abuse

The governor pledged sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen prevention, response, and support mechanisms for GBV victims.

Gov. Radda vows zero tolerance for gender, child abuse
July 4, 2026

Group accuses PTAD of withholding pension arrears, seeks probe

Mr Dunmoye said funds for the payment had been released by the federal government since May.

PTAD
July 4, 2026

UK court jails 70-year-old man after DNA links him to sex offence in 1990s

The police described Mr Pearce as a “prolific sex offender who targeted children.”

David Pearce