Monday, September 21, 2026

Rights

July 11, 2026

IPI Nigeria secures release of journalist detained over drone possession

IPI Nigeria president Musikilu Mojeed welcomed Ms Sodiq’s release and commended the SSS for its engagement with the institute.

Zainab Sodiq
July 11, 2026

Taraba govt. urged to establish sexual assault response centres

The stakeholders expressed concern over the rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence in the state.

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
July 10, 2026

Focus on criminals, stop targeting journalists, CPJ tells Nigerian security agencies

She also pointed out harsh bail requirements imposed on journalists, describing Mr Ugagbe’s bail conditions as “utterly punitive.”

Police
July 10, 2026

Ondo varsity lecturers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries

The strike action commenced following the resolution reached at the union’s congress on Friday over the non-payment of May and June salaries.

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko (AAUA)
July 10, 2026

Xenophobia: Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa

Air Peace has completed the fourth phase of the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing another 284 Nigerians home.

Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa
July 10, 2026

Zamfara governor approves six-month maternity leave for civil servants

The Zamfara government has approved six-month maternity leave for female civil servants to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
July 10, 2026

Amnesty International, lawyers push for survivor-centred GBV response

The call came during a two-day training for lawyers and civil society representatives on the legal response to GBV, organised by the rights organisation in Owerri on Thursday.

Gender Based Violence
July 10, 2026

Tinubu govt will not release El-Rufai from detention until after 2027 elections: ADC

The ADC claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s government is deliberately keeping Mr El- Rufai in detention to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

July 10, 2026

Police officers searching civilians’ phones without court warrant is criminal: CP

“No personnel of this command has the legal authority to search the mobile phone of any citizen on the road without a court warrant,” said the CP.

Officer searching civilian’s phone
July 10, 2026

Education ministry, NIMC to provide digital identity to 80 million Nigerian learners

Mr Alausa said a credible national identity system was essential for effective governance, quality education and sustainable economic growth.

Education minister Tunji Alausa and director-general of NIMC, Bisoye Coker-Odusote