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Rights

June 12, 2026

Democracy Day: Falana, Falz lead protest against kidnappings, economic hardship

They demanded urgent action to address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country.

protest
June 12, 2026

World Child Labour Day: ACJL calls for stronger action against child exploitation in Kaduna

Mr Gwar described child labour as one of the most serious violations of children’s rights.

Lady Justice photo used to illustrate the story
June 12, 2026

Credible elections fundamental human right, not privilege: NHRC

He said the June 12, 1993, election remained Nigeria’s clearest proof that free, fair and transparent polls are possible when institutions respect the will of the people.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
June 12, 2026

ITUC-Africa seeks urgent action against child labour

“Progress on paper cannot mask the lived reality of tens of millions of African children denied their right to learn, to play and to grow safely,” he said.

Photo of children hawking used to illustrate the story
June 12, 2026

Ghanaians stage ‘South Africans must go’ protest in Accra

Several Ghanaians have demanded the closure of South African-owned businesses in the West African country.

Ghanaians stage 'South Africans must go' protest in Accra
June 12, 2026

Protesters demand immediate release of 176 Woro residents kidnapped by terrorists

Hordes of protesters, under the aegis of Take It Back Movement, have taken to the streets in Kwara to demand the immediate release of the 176 Woro hostages.

Hordes of protesters
June 12, 2026

Refugee numbers declined worldwide but 70% face years of displacement: UN

The UN Refugee Agency said on Thursday that global refugee numbers fell by three per cent to 41.6 million in 2025.

African refugees
June 12, 2026

Niger residents decry June 12 Democracy Day amid hunger, hardship, homelessness

For Victoria Joshua, June 12 began like any other day in the IDPs in Niger state. The mother of three joined dozens of other displaced persons in search of food and water.

Victoria Joshua, Bala and Erena IDP
June 12, 2026

Don’t run abroad for greener pastures, Tinubu tells Nigerian youths

The Nigeria Immigration Service recently disclosed that over 3.6 million Nigerians migrated to other countries within two years.

President Bola Tinubu
June 12, 2026

‘Criticise me, disagree with me but believe in Nigeria’, Tinubu tells critics

President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians, including his critics, to remain confident in Nigeria’s success and future, even as they criticise his administration’s policies.

Students protesting in Nigeria used to illustrate the story