Friday, October 2, 2026

Rights

April 9, 2024

Ondo: Court strikes out attorney general’s appearance, processes against protesting farmers

The judge, however, adjourned the case to May 28, 2024 for further hearing.

Nigerian farmers
April 9, 2024

IBEDC warns customers against assaulting staff 

IBEDC offices are expected to be open during public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to address customer needs.

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
April 7, 2024

WHO regional director advocates disability rights, gender equity

She called for male leadership involvement in promoting a safe and respectful workplace culture. 

World Health Organization
April 5, 2024

UN rights council calls for end to arms exports to Israel

UNHRC called for an end to arms exports to Israel in a resolution that made no mention of the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas.

Israel-Hamas conflict
April 5, 2024

Bobrisky pleads guilty to naira abuse, money laundering

He was originally arraigned on a six-count charge, but two charges were dropped following a discussion between the parties.

Bobrisky
April 5, 2024

Lawyers back virtual hearing in Lagos, seek fee reduction

Lawyers have expressed optimism that the virtual hearing method introduced by the Lagos judiciary will speed up the dispensation of justice.

Lawyers
April 5, 2024

Over 1,000 German right-wing extremists have gun licence

A total of 1,051 suspected right-wing extremists, some 400 far-right ReichsbĂĽrger (Reich Citizens) and others hold at least one gun licence.

German police
April 5, 2024

FG reiterates commitment to repositioning Nigerian youths

FG expressed readiness to collaborate with ICYF on youth empowerment to make the younger generation productive and self-reliant.

Nigerian youths
April 5, 2024

Dapo Abiodun’s government moves to decongest prisons

Mr Ogungbade said this on Thursday during a visit to Ibara and Oba prisons in Abeokuta.

Dapo Abiodun
April 4, 2024

141 secessionist, terrorist attacks, 537 murders recorded in eight weeks: IGP Egbetokun 

Mr Egbetokun said the force arrested 3,685 suspects over various criminal offences, rescued 401 kidnapped victims and recovered 216 firearms and 3,601 ammunition.