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Rights

June 12, 2026

UNICEF partners Katsina to promote learning through play for child development

The Katsina government, in collaboration with UNICEF, commemorated the International Day of Play in Mashi LGA on Thursday.

International Day of Play
June 12, 2026

June 12: Groups plan anti-bad governance protests across Nigeria

“Nigeria under the current administration has collapsed into misrule, corruption and policy failures,” said the leader of the TIB Movement.

June 11, 2026

People with disabilities seek inclusion in electoral process, implementation of disability act

He said physically challenged persons often encountered difficulties accessing polling centres, while visually impaired voters lacked ballot materials in braille format.

National Association of Persons with Physical Disability in Nigeria
June 11, 2026

NGO urges women to update voter registration, actively participate in elections

The group said greater participation of women in the electoral process would enhance democratic governance and ensure stronger representation in decision-making at all levels.

Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) used to illustrate the story
June 11, 2026

What Nigerians want to hear from Tinubu on June 12 Democracy Day

“Obasanjo used to disguise himself, go into the streets to feel the pulse of the people,” an Abuja resident said.

Nigerians, Tinubu
June 11, 2026

CSOs, child rights advocates seek stronger action against insecurity

CSOs and child rights advocates have called for stronger measures to address insecurity and improve the protection of children and other vulnerable persons across the country.

NIGERIaN KIDS
June 11, 2026

June 12 Day: Northern youths demand greater youth inclusion, improved governance

NYCN has called for greater youth inclusion and improved governance as Nigerians mark democracy day on June 12.

Nigerian youths
June 11, 2026

Nigeria pledges stronger action against child labour ahead of 2030 target

The federal government says it is intensifying efforts to eliminate child labour to meet the 2030 global target for its eradication.

Photo of children hawking used to illustrate the story
June 11, 2026

UNICEF launches e-learning platform for Imo out-of-school children

UNICEF, on Wednesday, launched an e-learning platform, known as the Nigeria Learning Passport, in Imo to reduce the number of out-of-school children.

Out-of-school children
June 11, 2026

World Cup: UN rights chief urges rethink of U.S. immigration policies

According to the UN, racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials and supporters.

Trump holding World Cup trophy with Infantino