Thursday, July 30, 2026

Rights

May 27, 2026

30,000 Fulani militants operating in Nigeria are behind violent killings: USCIRF

“Fulani assailants have not spared Muslims, raiding herders’ cattle and violently attacking non-Fulani Muslim communities,” said the USCIRF report.

Armed Fulani militants; mass grave in Benue
May 27, 2026

Niger: Aliko Dangote Foundation distributes rice to vulnerable households

The Aliko Dangote Foundation on Tuesday distributed 25,000 bags of 10kg rice to vulnerable households across the 25 LGAs.

Aliko Dangote Foundation distributing rice
May 26, 2026

Eid-el-Kabir: FG announces 50% train fare discount 

The discounted service begins on Tuesday, May 26, and ends Monday, June 1.

Kaduna train station
May 26, 2026

Stakeholders urge Senate to fast-track child online protection bill amid rising digital risks

According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), nine in 10 Nigerian children have experienced at least one form of online risk.

Nigerian Senate
May 26, 2026

Gov Radda’s aide linked to abduction of eight-year-old child suspended

Mr Aliyu-Garwa is among the suspects connected to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis.

Radda, Nura Aliyu-Garwa
May 25, 2026

Lagos disburses N2.13 billion to 3,301 residents

He said deneficiaries included indigent residents, students, elderly citizens, persons living with disabilities, small business owners and vulnerable households.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
May 25, 2026

Nigerian witch doctor sentenced to 31 years’ imprisonment for fraud

The court heard the incident occurred in July 2024, when the victim, the now-deceased Juliet Onabe, met the defendant while travelling from Onitsha to Ondo for business.

Onitsha jail
May 25, 2026

MRA seeks Pan-African AI framework rooted in human rights, accountability

MRA on Monday called for the development and adoption of a comprehensive Pan-African framework on AI grounded in human rights, democratic accountability, and inclusion.

Lanre Idowu
May 24, 2026

Eid-el-Kabir: Ibeju-Lekki launches free bus rides for residents

“The buses will pick passengers beginning from Tuesday May 26, at CMS bus stop and Ikorodu garage, to Ibeju-Lekki in five trips,” he said.

Lagride
May 24, 2026

Niger govt seeks swift justice over slain youth leader

Mr Dabawu was allegedly murdered at his residence around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday by yet-to-be-identified assailants.

Niger State Acting Governor Garba Yakubu (Credit: Facebook)