Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Rights

March 10, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War: European nations struggling with refugees, says UN

UN has warned that the exodus of millions of Ukrainians from their country following the Russian invasion could overwhelm neighbouring countries.

Ukrainian refugees
March 9, 2022

Women don’t need husbands, boyfriends permission for abortion: WHO

WHO said deaths resulting from unsafe abortions were very high in Africa.

WHO
March 9, 2022

How seven men gang-raped 13-year-old girl: Doctor

The men were said to have dragged the teenage girl into an uncompleted building and had taken turns to rape her.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
March 9, 2022

Timaya dragged me, left me bleeding after damaging my SUV: Victim

“You don’t know me, I be Timaya, I’m a star,” she quoted Timaya as saying.

March 9, 2022

105 human trafficking victims rescued in Benin: NAPTIP

75 suspected traffickers were arrested, while three human traffickers were prosecuted and convicted last year.

March 9, 2022

I’m underpaid, undervalued; male DJs earn more than me: DJ Cuppy

“Going into a male-dominated space, you have to have zeal and be strong. Women have to work twice as hard…”

DJ Cuppy
March 9, 2022

Nigerians in Chicago, Minnesota, Indianapolis requesting passports since 2018 yet to get: Report

The document noted that the turnaround time for passport production for 2021 average was 12 to 14 weeks.

Nigerian passport
March 9, 2022

Ukraine safety corridor works first time; thousands evacuated

However, just hours before that, at least 21 people, including two children, were killed in Russian airstrikes on the town.

Ravaged Sumy town
March 8, 2022

IGP orders immediate release of all vehicles impounded by police stations

Affected Nigerians are to approach police stations with valid proof of ownership and proper means of identification, to claim their vehicles.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali
March 8, 2022

Murdered BRT passenger: Relatives, sympathisers warn against police cover-up

The relatives are demanding that the BRT driver, Nice Andrew Omininikoron, and other culprits be made to face the law.

Relatives, sympathisers of Oluabamise Ayanwola