Monday, September 21, 2026

Rights

July 7, 2026

I need N500,000 to remarry, estranged husband tells divorce-seeking wife; rejects N80,000 dowry

“If we don’t settle during this period, I can only accept N500,000 from her because N80,000 would not be enough for me to remarry in this economy,” Mr Tijani said.

Courtroom
July 7, 2026

Jealous Benue woman arrested for killing boyfriend’s two daughters after setting his house ablaze

The police in Benue arrested Mbalumen Ikyenge for setting her boyfriend, Aondoyima Ierkwagh, ablaze, which led to the death of his two daughters.

Huts ablaze in Benue
July 7, 2026

Police officers arrested in Ebonyi for assaulting civilian

The police command in Ebonyi has identified and detained officers over the assault on a civilian in the Ohaukwu council area.

Armed cops
July 7, 2026

Lagos arrests 400 beggars

The Lagos government has apprehended 396 beggars in a coordinated environmental sanitation enforcement operation aimed at promoting a cleaner, safer, and more orderly state.

apprehended 226 beggars
July 7, 2026

NLC urges coordinated reintegration for returning migrants

The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged a coordinated reintegration programme for Nigerians returning from abroad, especially those coming back from South Africa.

Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.
July 7, 2026

Umuahia: Angry aunt caught with knife in attempted murder of 12-year-old niece

The police command in Abia on Sunday arrested a woman, Gift Nwoko, residing at IBB Housing Estate in Umuahia, for the attempted murder of a girl, Chimamanda Ebo.

ASP Maureen Chinaka
July 7, 2026

IPI Nigeria secures release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe from police custody

The International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) says Stanley Ugagbe, a journalist with Secret Reporters, has been released from police custody following its intervention.

Stanley Ugagbe
July 6, 2026

UTME: JAMB’s AI plan could exclude visually impaired candidates, CITAB warns

Mr Fenemigho, however, warned that without deliberate preparations, the initiative could remain an ambitious idea rather than a project.

July 6, 2026

Tinubu orders probe of X, Meta over alleged exploitation of news content

Mr Ijagwu said that under the new investigation, areas of interest include allegations of market dominance and potential anti-competitive conduct.

President Bola Tinubu
July 6, 2026

UNICEF urges child rights protection during internal security operations

UNICEF said children encountered during military operations should be treated primarily as victims requiring protection rather than as security threats.

UNICEF