Friday, October 2, 2026

Rights

May 3, 2024

UNESCO chief restates commitment to press freedom 

Ms Azoulay said the 2024 theme highlighted the essential link between protecting freedom of expression—a global public good—and preserving the planet.

May 3, 2024

I don’t love my husband of 26 years anymore, divorce-seeking housewife tells court

She said she no longer loved her husband and begged the court to dissolve the marriage.

Court
May 3, 2024

I don’t love my husband of 26 years anymore, divorce-seeking housewife tells court

She said she no longer loved her husband and begged the court to dissolve the marriage.

Court room used to illustrate the story
May 3, 2024

Tinubu, state governors allow violent extremists to attack Christians, others: Report

“The government, at both the federal and state levels, continued to tolerate egregious criminal activity and violence by armed groups,” said USCIRF.

TINUBU; JOS BODY BAGS
May 3, 2024

Palestinian journalists win top press freedom prize

The Palestinian journalists covering the war in Gaza have been named winners of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.

UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
May 3, 2024

2024 religious freedom report recommends U.S. designate Nigeria, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, India as ‘Countries of Particular Concern’

In its 2024 Annual Report, USCIRF recommends 17 countries to the U.S. Department of State for designation as Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs).

Sultan of Sokoto and PM Narendra Modi
May 2, 2024

Police arrest activist for alleged defamation of Governor Alia’s aide on Facebook

Mr Mojekwu is charged with criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking and defamation of character.

May 2, 2024

75-year-old barber raped our little girl, gave her mango to keep quiet: Father

“The suspect took her to his room to give her mango and also told her not to answer when we were calling out her name,” said the girl’s father.

Anambra governor, Charles Soludo [Credit: Twitter/Soludo]
May 2, 2024

‘Adulterous’ housewife seeks divorce after 24 years of ‘loveless’ marriage

“My husband does not pray as a Muslim should, and there is no more love between us; I want the court to dissolve the marriage,” she said.

May 2, 2024

Military court-martials 12 soldiers for ‘mistakenly’ bombing 85 people in Tudun Biri

Eighty-five civilians were on December 3, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi LGA.