Saturday, October 31, 2026

Rights

September 1, 2026

Four people killed in Kwara building collapse

Four among residents trapped in a collapsed building at Masalasi Gogoro, Ilorin West council area of Kwara, on Tuesday have died.

Kwara building collapse
September 1, 2026

Police nab nine Niger residents for homicide, thuggery in Minna

The police command in Niger has arrested nine people for thuggery and stabbing of one resident to death in the Maitumbi area of Minna.

September 1, 2026

Trafficking: Ethiopia ‌repatriates nearly 100,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia, other Gulf countries

Ethiopia has repatriated more than 98,900 nationals facing difficult conditions abroad over the past year under a government-led return initiative.

Repatriated Ethiopians
September 1, 2026

Tinubu’s $1 billion anti-poverty programme not politically driven, says group

The Tinubu Media Support Group says President Bola Tinubu’s $1 billion social protection programme was carefully planned, not a hurried response to opposition rhetoric.

Tinubu with supporters
August 31, 2026

Parents seek educational, memorable holiday experiences for children 

The parents said these experiences would help their children learn, relax, and create lasting memories.

Children in a playground
August 31, 2026

We will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of Nigerians in South Africa, says Shettima

“The government and people of Nigeria will no longer countenance a situation whereby our people are dehumanised and put into very unacceptable situations,” he said.

xenophobic attacks
August 31, 2026

Terrorists took them from school; 56 days later, they came home changed

For 56 days, abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire endured hunger, beatings and harsh conditions in the forest before returning home, changed by their ordeal.

Released Oyo hostages
August 30, 2026

SABMF urges shift from loan disbursement to building bankable youth enterprises

The foundation said access to finance should go beyond promising business ideas to developing credible, sustainable, investment-ready enterprises.

Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation
August 29, 2026

Women urge parents to ease marriage pressure, prioritise readiness 

Some women urged parents to stop pressuring their daughters to marry within a certain age bracket.

A traditional marriage ceremony [Photo Credit: astylewedding.com]
August 29, 2026

NHRC urges Borno lawmakers to integrate human rights in legislation

Mr Ojukwu said HRIA would enable lawmakers to identify potential risks.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)