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July 21, 2026

Lagos urges improved child adoption, fostering services

Mr Ogunlende described adoption, guardianship and fostering as pathways that provide vulnerable children with hope and stability.

Children at a crèche
July 21, 2026

Lagos: Youth ministry reaffirms commitment to vulnerable children’s welfare

The Lagos government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the welfare of children in orphanage homes across Lagos.

Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu
July 21, 2026

Germany records 17,126 cases of child sex abuse in 2025

German authorities on Tuesday said that the number of registered cases of child sexual abuse in Germany had risen significantly over the past five years.

German cops
July 21, 2026

SAHCO acquires emergency evacuation chair for air passengers

SAHCO announced the acquisition of emergency evacuation chairs to improve accessibility and emergency response for passengers with reduced mobility.

Skyway Aviation Handling Company
July 21, 2026

Federal civil servants say wage award delay worsening economic hardship

Civil servants have urged the federal government to immediately pay the outstanding two months of the N35,000 wage award.

Civil servants (Photo credit: Business day)
July 20, 2026

Man seeks court order for access to two-year-old son

The judge adjourned the case until August 11 for mention.

Court room
July 20, 2026

Official files lawsuit against Kano’s judicial commission, seeks N100 million damages

The suit, filed before the National Industrial Court, also named Governor Abba Yusuf and the commissioner for justice as respondents.

Kano governor
July 20, 2026

40 children, women drown in Jigawa boat crash

A boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized in the Malamawa community, Ringim council area of Jigawa, leaving at least 40 people drowned.

40 children, women drown in Jigawa boat crash
July 19, 2026

Civil society organisations key to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy: CDHR 

He said civil society organisations serve as a bridge between the government and the people.

CDHR
July 17, 2026

Customs releases N7.61 billion for payment of 4,237 retirees

The NCS announced that the funds had been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts.

Bashir Adeniyi