Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Rights

May 5, 2026

Delta govt sues for calm over community land dispute

The Delta government has called for calm following a land dispute between some landowners and estate developers in Ugbolu, Oshimili North LGA.

protesters at the Government House, Asaba.
May 5, 2026

Nigeria condemns threats against citizens in South Africa

Nigeria welcomed the memorandum on the early warning mechanism, signed by both countries, and urged its immediate activation whenever threats emerge.

Kimiebi Ebienfa
May 4, 2026
Justice ministry
May 4, 2026

85% of crimes against journalists go unpunished, says UN

The UN chief warned that economic pressures, emerging technologies and deliberate information manipulation were placing press freedom under unprecedented strain.

Arrested journalist
May 3, 2026

2027: Lagos residents demand housing, power over political endorsements

Residents said continuity of governance in Lagos must translate into visible impacts.

Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat
May 2, 2026

Kwara, UNFPA partner on youth development policy

The commissioner described the collaboration as a milestone for the state.

Kwara and UNFPA
May 1, 2026

May Day: FIWON demands better protection for informal workers

He urged governments at all levels to design inclusive policies to support informal workers.

Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON)
May 1, 2026

Workers’ Day: Waste pickers seek recognition, inclusion 

Mr Oku said thousands of waste pickers contribute daily to environmental sustainability by recovering recyclable materials.

Waste pickers
May 1, 2026

May Day: AANI seeks fair wages for Nigerian workers

The Alumni Association of the National Institute has called for fair wages and improved welfare for Nigerian workers as the country marks International Workers’ Day.

Nigerian Workers
May 1, 2026

NHRC seeks urgent actions to cushion economic hardship on workers

NHRC has called on the federal government to take immediate and decisive action to cushion the devastating impact of rising living costs.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)