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Rights

July 30, 2026

CITAB rejects Lagos’ proposed special number plates for persons living with disabilities

The group stated that the government is out of touch with the realities faced by most disabled people.

CITAB
July 30, 2026

Kazaure residents revive rainwater harvesting

Some residents of Kazaure council area of Jigawa have revived the traditional practice of harvesting rainwater to supplement their household water supply.

Jigawa locals
July 30, 2026

Khomeini Fatwa: Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terrorism, attempted murder in 2022 stabbing

Hadi Matar was convicted of terrorism and attempted murder of Indian-British novelist Salman Rushdie.

Khomeini, Rushdie
July 30, 2026

UN Security Council renews sanctions against Central African Republic entities

The Security Council on Wednesday extended for a year the sanctions against non-state armed groups and other individuals undermining peace in the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic violence
July 30, 2026

Southern Kaduna Killings: Terrorists must not derail Kaduna’s peace, says HURIWA

The group noted that those behind the attacks were seeking to reverse the fragile gains already recorded in restoring confidence across the state.

Southern Kaduna residents
July 29, 2026

UNICEF, Nigerian military move to strengthen child protection during operations

Mr Hedima said children remained the most vulnerable victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crises.

Troops and UNICEF logo
July 29, 2026

NHRC records 276 rights violations in Adamawa

The National Human Rights Commission says it recorded 276 human rights violations in Adamawa from January to June.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
July 29, 2026

‎Remi Tinubu urges NBA president Badejo-Okusanya to pave way for aspiring women

‎The first lady urged Ms Badejo-Okusanya to use her term to create a footprint that would enable more women to earn people’s trust for leadership positions.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya
July 29, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: Tinubu will press for compensation from South Africa, says minister

“Whether they are regular or irregular, they are human beings. Criminals also have a right to life. You cannot hound and kill them…,” the foreign minister said.

Sola Enikanolaiye