Sunday, September 20, 2026

Rights

September 11, 2026

Nigerian lawmakers, officials barred from visits to South Africa, SA-hosted legislative events boycotted over xenophobia

The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers to boycott conferences and other events hosted or co-hosted by the country.

Senate president, deputy Senate president, Reps speaker and deputy Reps speaker.
September 10, 2026

Gov Yusuf directs security to fish out killers of social media influencer

Governor Abba Yusuf has condemned the killing of social media influencer Ibrahim Khalil, aka Danshagamu and directed security forces to fish out the killers.

Ibrahim Khalil
September 10, 2026

ASUU gives Sokoto govt two-week ultimatum, threatens strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sokoto State University chapter, has given the Sokoto government a two-week ultimatum to implement the signed agreements.

Ahmed Aliyu
September 9, 2026

NDC urges Gov Alia to probe blockade of Obi’s convoy in Benue

NDC condemned the blocking of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from accessing the Yelwata community in Benue to visit victims of recent killings.

September 9, 2026

Police investigate death of female guest at Calabar hotel

The police command in Cross River says it has begun an investigation into a suspected homicide involving a female guest at a hotel in Calabar.

Armed Cops
September 9, 2026

180 Nigerians stranded in Libya evacuated, arrive in Lagos

One hundred and eighty Nigerians stranded in Libya have returned home, arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

September 9, 2026

Police warn against jungle justice in Lagos

The police command in Lagos has warned residents against jungle justice, saying mob action could amount to murder or manslaughter.

Irate mob
September 8, 2026

Abia Health Board: Gov Otti petitioned over unpaid 20 months’ salaries

Bamachy Onyemachi, director of medical services at Abia Health Management Board, petitioned Governor Alex Otti to intervene on his behalf over salaries withheld for over 20 months.

Alex Otti
September 8, 2026

UNIZIK lecturers declare indefinite strike over non-payment of August salary

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, has declared an indefinite strike over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary to its members.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)
September 8, 2026

Jean-François Leroy who directed festival of photojournalism dies at 69

French journalist Jean-François Leroy, founder of Visa pour l’Image, a leading photojournalism festival, died after a long battle with cancer.

Jean-François Leroy