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Rights

August 27, 2026

Economists ‌hail Tinubu govt’s $1 billion social safety net for poor Nigerians

Economists have commended President Bola Tinubu’s government for launching a $1 billion social protection programme for vulnerable Nigerians.

Tinubu signing a document
August 27, 2026

HiiL ‌‌‌‌hands over community justice centres to Kaduna govt

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has handed over three pilot Community Justice Centres established under the Kad-Adalci initiative to the Kaduna government.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
August 27, 2026

Kuje Threat: APC’s Shekwolo is menace to society, democracy, says Amnesty International

Amnesty International labelled Samuel Shekwolo, the Kuje area council chairman, a threat to democracy and society following the politician’s “vote APC or leave Kuje” remark.

Samuel Shekwolo
August 27, 2026

67 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa

A new batch of 67 Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, via South African Airways on Wednesday night.

Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.
August 27, 2026

9/11 bombing mastermind Khalid Mohammed to stand trial in 2028

A U.S. military judge has ruled that the mastermind of 9/11 attack, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and three others will stand trial in June 2028.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
August 27, 2026

UN renews call for justice for victims of Abuja bombing

The United Nations has renewed calls for accountability over the 2011 bombing of its Abuja headquarters, saying justice remains outstanding 15 years after the terrorist attack.

Scenes from the 2011 United Nations building bomb blast
August 26, 2026

Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo dies at 56

Eagle Online founder and managing editor Dotun Oladipo has died at 56.

Dotun Oladipo
August 26, 2026

Stakeholders call for evidence-based reporting to tackle poverty in Nigeria

Stakeholders urged journalists to adopt evidence-based reporting to bolster the fight against poverty in the country.

Poor-Nigerians
August 25, 2026

Heirs Insurance rallies 1,000 retirees on financial well-being

The company said it provided a platform for retirees to learn, network and participate in wellness and recreational activities.

Heirs Insurance retirees
August 25, 2026

ASUU declares indefinite strike at Niger varsity

The chairman of IBBU-ASUU, Galadima Bala, declared the strike action during the meeting, adding that despite several engagements and appeals, the issues remain unresolved.

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai.