Saturday, October 31, 2026

Rights

August 7, 2026

Coalition demands digital rights as Zambia cracks down on journalists ahead of elections

Net Rights Coalition has urged the Zambian government to uphold digital rights ahead of the August 13 general elections.

August 7, 2026

Court hits Meta with $567 million fine for fuelling youth mental health crisis

Just as noxious pollution produced by the factory can harm the common public right to reasonably clean air, Meta’s effect on children is damaging, the judge stated.

Zuckerberg and Meta logo
August 7, 2026

New U.S. sanctions on Cuba condemned as humanitarian crisis deepens

Independent UN human rights experts condemned a fresh round of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, calling them an attempt to force regime change.

Cubans on street
August 7, 2026

Trump signs new executive orders to limit U.S. birthright citizenship, block ‘birth tourism’

The White House said the schemes thrived globally by helping individuals evade U.S. immigration laws to obtain citizenship and other benefits.

Donald Trump
August 6, 2026

UNICEF advocates workplace policies to enhance exclusive breastfeeding

Mr Ur-Rehman said such policies should include six months of paid maternity leave, flexible working arrangements, breastfeeding breaks, and private lactation spaces.

UNICEF
August 6, 2026

EFCC Invasion of UUTH: FG govt orders protection of health workers from assault, harassment

The federal government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of health workers against harassment and assault.

Healthcare workers
August 6, 2026

FCT water board restores supply to Wuse, Wuye, Maitama

The Federal Capital Territory Water Board has announced the restoration of potable water supply to Wuse 1, Wuse 2, Wuye, and Maitama districts following brief disruptions.

Nyesom Wike
August 5, 2026

SSS cautioned us about anti-xenophobia protest, Nigerian youths say

Nigerian youths have postponed a planned protest regarding xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

SSS agents
August 4, 2026

Tinubu approves military salary increase by up to 80%

The new package will benefit about 250,000 military personnel across the services, and will take effect from September 1.

Nigerian Army commenced the 2025 lieutenant to captain practical promotion examination
August 4, 2026

Abuja mothers recount joy, challenges of exclusive breastfeeding

As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, nursing mothers in Abuja have shared their experiences with exclusive breastfeeding.

Women breastfeeding their babies