Saturday, July 25, 2026

Rights

July 13, 2026

Stakeholders seek stronger support for inclusive maths education

Stakeholders have called for sustained investment in teacher training and accessible learning resources to improve mathematics education.

Teacher teaching maths
July 13, 2026

SPECIAL: Homeless Mokwa flood survivors seek answers to N4 billion donations, accuse Gov Bago of neglect, unfulfilled promises

As Mokwa survivors struggle to rebuild their lives, they highlight how Governor Umar Bago’s administration appears unaccountable for billions of naira donated for their relief.

Flooded Mokwa, Niger governor and deputy governor
July 11, 2026

Bauchi govt urges increased birth registration to protect children’s rights

She noted that reliable population data remains the foundation of effective governance.

Newborn baby used to illustrate the story
July 11, 2026

IPI Nigeria secures release of journalist detained over drone possession

IPI Nigeria president Musikilu Mojeed welcomed Ms Sodiq’s release and commended the SSS for its engagement with the institute.

Zainab Sodiq
July 11, 2026

Taraba govt. urged to establish sexual assault response centres

The stakeholders expressed concern over the rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence in the state.

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
July 10, 2026

Focus on criminals, stop targeting journalists, CPJ tells Nigerian security agencies

She also pointed out harsh bail requirements imposed on journalists, describing Mr Ugagbe’s bail conditions as “utterly punitive.”

Police
July 10, 2026

Ondo varsity lecturers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries

The strike action commenced following the resolution reached at the union’s congress on Friday over the non-payment of May and June salaries.

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko (AAUA)
July 10, 2026

Xenophobia: Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa

Air Peace has completed the fourth phase of the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing another 284 Nigerians home.

Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa
July 10, 2026

Zamfara governor approves six-month maternity leave for civil servants

The Zamfara government has approved six-month maternity leave for female civil servants to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
July 10, 2026

Amnesty International, lawyers push for survivor-centred GBV response

The call came during a two-day training for lawyers and civil society representatives on the legal response to GBV, organised by the rights organisation in Owerri on Thursday.

Gender Based Violence