Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Rights

September 7, 2022

Kenyans grappling with poverty, unemployment; gay rights not an issue: President-elect Ruto

Mr Ruto’s position is a shift from his stance in 2015 when he pushed against gay rights in Kenya, saying they did not have a place in the country’s society.

William Ruto
September 7, 2022

Dolapo Osinbajo canvasses zero-tolerance for gender-based violence

Mrs Osinbajo said available statistics indicated that GBV was a global pandemic that affected many women in their lifetime.

September 7, 2022

Police constabularies protest 18-month unpaid salaries in Osogbo

The protesters marched through Oke-fia down to Olaiya junction while chanting for their remuneration to be paid.

Constabularies protesting in Osogbo
September 7, 2022

I don’t know why my aide Mamu was arrested in Egypt: Sheikh Gumi

Mr Mamu was detained at the Cairo International Airport for 24 hours and is being repatriated to Nigeria, many outlets are reporting.

Ahmad Gumi and Tukur Mamu
September 7, 2022

NMA issues Buhari regime ultimatum on new hazard allowance

NMA has given President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime two months to ensure payment of the newly approved hazard allowance to its members.

Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and President Muhammadu Buhari
September 7, 2022

Matawalle secures 40% discount on federal houses for Zamfara workers

“The 168 housing units initially sold at N6.8 million is now N4 million for the occupants,” the Zamfara government announced to the civil servants.

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara
September 6, 2022

Police arrest son, father over alleged possession of human parts

Two human legs and arms were found in the house of Olaolu Falowo, 26, while a human skull was found in a sack in his father’s house.

Police
September 6, 2022

Tribunal dismisses suit challenging GOTV, DSTV subscription price hikes

The tribunal said since Nigeria operates a free market economy, the claim that MultiChoice had abused its power of dominance, lacked merit.

DSTV, GOTV
September 6, 2022

DNA/Forensic Centre: Lagos Assembly passes bill to identify abandoned, disputed children

The bill also allows the centre to decode family ties and relationships of individuals to establish an identity and identify abandoned or disputed children, etc.

September 6, 2022

Stakeholders condemn Kogi traffic agency, urge KOTRAMA law repeal

Commissioner for Transportation, Baron Okwoli, admitted that Kogi had a peculiar case of being at the crossroads over the agency.