Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Rights

May 12, 2022

Catholic priest sanctioned after confessing to sexually abusing child

When confronted, the priest apparently confessed to the crime and was immediately suspended.

Catholic priests
May 12, 2022

UN demands probe of Al Jazeera journalist’s murder

UN senior officials on Wednesday called for an investigation into the killing of a well-known Al Jazeera correspondent, Ms Shireen Abu Akleh.

Shireen Abu Aqla
May 11, 2022

Civil war veterans protest 44 years unpaid pensions in Ibadan

The group’s leader said they had no fewer than 780 of them yet to be paid, appealing to the federal government to heed their clarion call.

Civil war veterans protest
May 11, 2022

Family announces activist Tony Uranta’s burial arrangements

The Niger Delta chieftain would be laid to rest in the Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State.

Tony Uranta
May 11, 2022

I can’t tolerate further beatings from my wife, man seeks dissolution of 32-year-old marriage

“My lord, due to Sola’s unhealthy attitude and meanness towards me, I am now living with my brother.”

Gavel and wedding rings used to illustrate the story
May 11, 2022

Nothing wrong marrying 13-year-old, says APC presidential aspirant Yerima

The 2009 marriage generated much criticisms among child rights activists at the time but Mr Yerima insists he did not contravene any Nigerian law.

Ahmed Sani Yerima
May 11, 2022

Women’s empowerment key to Nigeria’s development: Aisha Buhari

“I believe that women participation and empowerment is directly proportional to national development and we must all take responsibility for it,” Mrs Buhari noted.

Aisha Buhari
May 11, 2022

Israel-Palestine Crisis: Al Jazeera reporter Abu Aqla shot dead

Shireen Abu Aqla, a veteran Al Jazeera reporter in Palestine, has been shot dead.

Shireen Abu Aqla
May 11, 2022

2023: US tells journalists to give voice to all Nigerians

“You may not always realise it, but when you give voice to the governed and the under-represented, you help reduce voter apathy.”

U.S. EMBASSY
May 10, 2022

Osun govt to compensate #EndSARS victims on May 12: Official

The compensation is in line with the recommendations of the states’ #EndSARS panel.

Adegboyega-Oyetola