Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Rights

September 18, 2023

UN chief calls for reopening of girls’ schools in Afghanistan

The UN chief said closing girls’ schools is “an unjustifiable violation of human rights that inflicts long-lasting damage on the entire country.”

António Guterres
September 18, 2023

Lawyer demands coroner’s inquest into MohBad’s death

“Clearly, there are reasons to believe that the cause of MohBad’s death was unnatural and suspicious,” said Mr Ogun.

MohBad
September 18, 2023

SUBEB boss begs Plateau teachers to shelve planned strike

Primary school teachers in some local government areas had planned to go on strike over unpaid salaries.

Plateau governor, Caleb Mutfwang
September 18, 2023

Tinubu government invites NLC for meeting over planned indefinite strike

President Bola Tinubu’s government has again invited the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for another meeting over its planned indefinite strike.

AJAERO AND NLC
September 17, 2023

Stakeholders call for urgent measures to tackle rising cases of defilement

In separate interviews in Lagos, some religious, security and professionals said it was time that urgent measures were taken to halt the trend.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
September 17, 2023

Kwara governor orders investigation into alleged murder of media personality

The 27-year-old new media personality who hailed from Ilorin, was earlier reported missing on Wednesday night.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
September 17, 2023

Joe Okei-Odumakin wins 2023 BudgIT Hall of Fame award for civic activism

The veteran activist was awarded for her immense contributions to national development.

Nigerian activist Joe Okei-Odumakin
September 15, 2023

Human rights group slams President Ruto over surge in rights violations in Kenya

“The data implies that the president’s efforts to address police abuse and protect urban youth have fallen short,” it added.

President William Ruto
September 15, 2023

UNILAG bows to students’ pressure, reduces tuition fees

UNILAG says it has reduced tuition fees after students’ protests.

Folashade Ogunsola (Credit: Premium times)
September 15, 2023

After 15 years, Nasarawa assembly regularises appointment of several casual workers

The clerk revealed that some casual staff had served for over 15 years in the parliament.

Nasarawa State House of Assembly