Saturday, October 31, 2026

Rights

August 28, 2026

Expert urges shared parenting to ease pressure on working mothers

Ms Dally said changing economic realities should prompt a corresponding shift in how households share responsibilities.

man carrying a baby
August 28, 2026

Human rights commission records 140 complaints in Kano

Mr Abdullahi said the NHRC had treated 50 cases, with 90 pending.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
August 28, 2026

Climate group warns of volatile fossil fuels amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

350.org, a climate campaign group, has warned against fossil fuel inflation amid the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Fuel production
August 28, 2026

ASUU ‌UNIMED declares indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears

ASUU, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over the failure to implement the 2025 agreement and unpaid salary arrears.

UNIMED teaching hospital
August 28, 2026

Gov Otti ‌takes responsibility for Abia varsity ASUU strike

Mr Otti has apologised for the recent strike by ASUU, Abia State University chapter, describing the industrial action as avoidable.

Alex Otti during inauguration
August 28, 2026

Military ‌unveils growth, welfare agenda under new leadership at DPL

Defence Properties Limited says it is repositioning its operations to boost productivity, expand real estate activities, and improve welfare for armed forces personnel.

Second Quarter 2026 Armed Forces Route March
August 27, 2026

Oriire Abduction: TESCOM officials visit rescued victims, pledge continuous government support

Olubukola Oladipo, chairman of TESCOM said the state government would not relent in its efforts to ensure that the victims return fully to normal activities.

August 27, 2026

NEC ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‌⁠‌approves reconstituted national social protection council

The National Economic Council (NEC), approved the reconstituted National Social Protection Council to be chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

August 27, 2026

ICRC urges stronger efforts to trace missing persons, reunite families

ICRC has urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to trace missing persons, establish their fate and whereabouts, and reunite separated families.

ICRC officials
August 27, 2026

NLC general secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja dies at 60

Emmanuel Ugboaja, the general secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) died. He was 60.

Emmanuel Ugboaja