Saturday, October 31, 2026

Rights

September 7, 2026

ITUC-Africa commends Togo over UN correct Africa map adoption

ITUC-Africa has commended Togo for spearheading a United Nations resolution correcting Africa’s geographical representation.

Globe showing proposed Africa map
September 6, 2026

Gov Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to vulnerable children

Mr Sanwo-Olureaffirmed his administration’s commitment to human capital development, particularly education and the empowerment of vulnerable children.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
September 5, 2026

Rights activists, labour leaders seek security, living wage reforms

Rights activists, labour leaders and civil society organisations called for urgent reforms to address insecurity and economic hardship.

September 4, 2026

Gov Ododo inaugurates seven-member advisory council on pardons

Mr Ododo tasked the council members with making appropriate recommendations on pardons, resports, and sentence commutations for his consideration and approval.

Gov Ododo
September 4, 2026

35th Anniversary: Anambra NUJ reflects on challenges, achievements

NUJ in Anambra says its upcoming Press Week will give it a chance to reflect on its achievements and the challenges facing journalism.

NUJ logo used to illustrate the story
September 4, 2026

U.S. veteran journalist, activist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a U.S. journalist who championed women’s rights and advocacy, died on Wednesday at 92.

Gloria Steinem
September 4, 2026

Ghana walks back restriction on air travellers to carry only two phones

The Ghana Revenue Authority has clarified that air travellers bringing more than two mobile phones into the West African country will not automatically be subject to customs duty.

September 4, 2026

Stakeholders seek urgent action on inclusive education in Abuja

Abdulazeez Musa, the country director at CBM Global Disability Inclusion, said inclusive education was not an act of charity but a matter of human rights, dignity and justice.

September 4, 2026

Judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to halt U.S. birthright citizenship

Maryland federal judge Deborah Boardman on Wednesday blocked Mr Trump’s latest effort to halt birthright citizenship, citing an earlier judgement from the Supreme Court in June.

Donald Trump
September 4, 2026

UNICEF says 20 million children sexually exploited online

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 20 million children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation.

Children with mobile devices