Monday, October 12, 2026

Rights

October 27, 2022

Plateau government approves establishment of gender commission

The Plateau government has approved the bill to establish a gender commission to facilitate the implementation of the Gender Equal Opportunity Law in the state.

Simon Lalong
October 26, 2022

Police charge Lafia varsity lecturer, three children for assault

The suspects were arraigned on a six-count charge of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and criminal force.

Ramhan Nansel
October 26, 2022

Kaduna man remanded over defilement of 9-year-old girl

Mr Audu said the defendant lured the girl into his house at Zonkwa and forced her to suck his manhood after which he had sexual intercourse with her.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
October 26, 2022

Police tear-gas protesting doctors in Iran

The doctors were demonstrating against the presence of security forces in the hospitals where protesters were being treated.

October 26, 2022

Court orders Buhari regime to return Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya

The court held that the expulsion or extraordinary rendition of Mr Kanu, is a clear violation of his fundamental rights.

IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu and President Muhammadu Buhari
October 26, 2022

Nigeria, Venezuela sign human rights pact

Nigeria and Venezuela have a history of human rights violations, especially by security forces.

October 25, 2022

India slams $113 million fine on Google parent company Alphabet

Google is accused of abusing the dominant role of the Play Store by forcing app developers to use its payment system for app purchases and purchases within apps.

Google parent company Alphabet
October 25, 2022

FCTA evicts illegal food vendors, mechanics near Presidential Villa

The FCTA accused the food vendors, illegal petroleum sellers, and illegal mechanics occupying the road corridors as constituting nuisance.

FCTA
October 25, 2022

Father breaks eight-week-old son’s hand for disturbing his sleep

The suspect and father, 31-year-old Confidence Amatobi, is said to be currently on the run from the authorities.

Two-month-old baby, Miracle