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Rights

June 25, 2026

HRMI report scores South Africa ‘very bad’ on rights to education, food

The Human Rights Measurement Initiative says South Africa is underperforming in economic and social rights.

Protesting South Africans
June 25, 2026

U.S. pays $17 million settlement for 629 plaintiffs in Red Hill jet fuel spills

The settlements totalling approximately $17 million were approved by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii on May 19.

Jet fuel spills
June 25, 2026

SPECIAL: How Oyo govt’s neglect leaves Ayegun community with empty schools, unsafe roads, blackout

For residents of Ayegun community in Ibadan, the much-talked-about gains of democracy are a distant promise as Governor Seyi Makinde seems to look away.

Ayegun Road
June 24, 2026

Police arraign 24 over mob killing of Kaduna teacher

The police command in Kaduna has arraigned 24 suspects for the killing of Malama Ummulkhair, an Islamic school teacher, in Maraban Jos, Igabi local council.

Armed cops
June 24, 2026

Group calls for protection of refugees, migrants, displaced persons

The advocacy group made the call in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its executive director, Okey Ezugwu, to commemorate the 2026 Refugee Week.

Okey Ezugwu
June 23, 2026

WHO urges expanded newborn screening

He said an estimated eight million babies are born with a birth defect annually worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for stronger screening systems.

World Health Organisation
June 23, 2026

Stakeholders advocate better welfare for teachers in Adamawa

FAWE has called for improved teacher welfare and continuous professional development to enhance the quality of education in Adamawa.

Technical teachers in North-West
June 23, 2026

Niger govt reaffirms commitment to widows’ welfare, empowerment

The Niger government has reaffirmed its commitment to widows’ welfare and economic empowerment across the state.

Umar Mohammed Bago
June 23, 2026

Rivers CP orders detention of officers caught extorting motorist

The police commissioner in Rivers, Gbenga Adepoju, has ordered the arrest and detention of some officers caught in a viral video on Monday, extorting a motorist.

Olugbenga Adepoju
June 23, 2026

Kaduna Mob Killing: Muslim lawyers demand probe of police custody breach

This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna, signed by its chairman, Awwal Shittu, and secretary, Ibrahim Bawa.

Cops in Kano