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Rights

March 30, 2026

Lagos: New AIG vows to curb human rights abuses in police investigations

The AIG underscored the importance of rebuilding public trust in the police.

Lagos police
March 30, 2026

Protesters defy Plateau governor’s curfew after bandits killed several residents

The demonstration, which was captured in a TikTok livestream, revealed hundreds of protesters at the scene of the attack, defying the 48-hour curfew imposed by the government.

Protesters defy Plateau governor’s curfew
March 30, 2026

Palm Sunday Killing: U.S. lawmaker warns Tinubu govt of ‘significant consequences’ from Trump administration

Radical Islamic terrorists opened fire on Christians on Sunday before hacking them to pieces with machetes in Nigeria, according to the U.S. congressman.

Body bags in Jos
March 30, 2026

Dickson champions women’s inclusion, urges passage of reserved seats bill

“We want women to be as free as men. Women are free to represent for every position. That’s the position of the NDC,” Mr Dickson stated.

Seriake Dickson and the Women Collective Hub
March 27, 2026
Jane Ansah
March 27, 2026

Cross River: Teachers protest three-month unpaid salaries; govt blames absenteeism

Armed with placards bearing various inscriptions, the teachers protested across major streets and ended up at the council secretariat.

Protest
March 27, 2026

‘Terrorists killing, kidnapping our people,’ protesting Kwara residents cry out

“Terrorists are not entering hourses to kill and kidnap people. Where are these people seeing sophisticated weapons and petrol?” said a resident.

Kwara residents
March 25, 2026

Court throws out former IGP Egbetokun’s cyberbullying case against Sowore

The police had charged Mr Sowore with cyberbullying former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

Omoyele Sowore and Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
March 25, 2026

CPJ condemns court’s imprisonment of Malian journalist for insulting Niger president

“Malian authorities must immediately release Youssouf Sissoko and respect the right of the press to comment on regional security issues,” said CPJ.

Malian journalist, Youssouf Sissoko,
March 25, 2026

NECA commends Tinubu govt on inauguration of PENCOM board

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has commended the President Bola Tinubu administration for inaugurating the governing board of the National Pension Commission.

NECA DG Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde