Saturday, October 31, 2026

Rights

September 4, 2026

Nigerians paying ransom to kidnappers, bandits, terrorists are criminals: Defence Minister

“We are not paying ransom. We don’t encourage it. Anybody who is even paying ransom is committing an offence. It’s not a government policy…,” said the defence minister.

Bandits displaying ransom collected
September 4, 2026

NOA initiates five-month voter education in Bauchi

The National Orientation Agency in Bauchi says it will conduct a five-month voter education exercise to mobilise participation in the 2027 elections.

Voters in Bauchi
September 3, 2026

Children as young as six battling mental health crisis, NHS doctors warn

Children as little as six-year-olds battling mental health illnesses in the UK are increasing by tens of thousands, findings from the National Health Service said.

UK kids in hospital
September 3, 2026

Abducted general’s wife regains freedom in Abuja, alleged kidnappers arrested

The Nigerian Army says it has rescued the abducted wife of Brig.-Gen. Basil Adonkie (retd.), who was abducted from her Abuja residence.

kidnappers arrested
September 3, 2026

Gov Nwifuru says women drive Ebonyi’s development

Governor Francis Nwifuru says women remain critical drivers of economic growth, good governance, peace and sustainable development in Ebonyi.

Nwifuru addressing a gathering
September 3, 2026

173 Nigerian returnees from Libya arrive in Lagos

NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) received 173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya.

173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya
September 2, 2026

U.S. House censures Republican accused of sexually harassing two aides

Before the vote, Mr Edwards, who strongly denied the sexual harassment allegations, asked his colleagues to “judge me on the facts, not on the inference, insinuation or headlines”.

Chuck Edwards
September 2, 2026

Newspaper links abduction of journalist Kiprotich to Kenya’s president

“We say this plainly and without equivocation: the Standard Group holds the state responsible for Alex Kiprotich’s safety and his life,” the paper’s CEO stated.

Alex Kiprotich, Ruto
September 2, 2026

WARDC urges reinstatement of Lagos abortion, pregnancy policy

WARDC has urged the Lagos government to reinstate the suspended safe termination of pregnancy guideline to curb preventable maternal deaths.

Abortion (Credit: 123 Healthwise)
September 1, 2026

Husband agrees to divorce after abandoning wife, baby

“I will not be challenging my wife’s prayer for custody of our child until the baby is of age,” the husband told the court.

Sharia wedding