Saturday, July 25, 2026

Rights

July 10, 2026

Tinubu govt will not release El-Rufai from detention until after 2027 elections: ADC

The ADC claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s government is deliberately keeping Mr El- Rufai in detention to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

July 10, 2026

Police officers searching civilians’ phones without court warrant is criminal: CP

“No personnel of this command has the legal authority to search the mobile phone of any citizen on the road without a court warrant,” said the CP.

Officer searching civilian’s phone
July 10, 2026

Education ministry, NIMC to provide digital identity to 80 million Nigerian learners

Mr Alausa said a credible national identity system was essential for effective governance, quality education and sustainable economic growth.

Education minister Tunji Alausa and director-general of NIMC, Bisoye Coker-Odusote
July 9, 2026

Court awards N100 million against police over torture, murder of man in Cross River

Mr Mba was allegedly beaten and shot by police officers at the government house on August 1, 2025.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 9, 2026

JUSUN hails Gov Sani for judiciary reforms, court renovation project

JUSUN commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as unprecedented support for the judiciary through improved workers’ welfare and major infrastructure investment.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
July 9, 2026

NIMC says new act enhances data identity protection of Nigerians

NIMC’s director-general, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026 has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote
July 9, 2026

Public trust remains greatest asset, IGP Disu tells police chiefs

The inspector-general of police has urged global law enforcement leaders to ensure that technological innovations strengthen public trust, transparency and human rights.

Tunji Disu
July 9, 2026

Outrage as Zimbabwean husband flees UK after alleged murder of wife, daughters

The case has caused outrage on social media, with many calling for discussion about violence against black women.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma
July 9, 2026

Abuja driver convicted for ramming into FRSC marshal, crushing patrol vehicle

A 26-year-old Abuja driver has been convicted for assaulting an FRSC officer and damaging a vehicle.

FRSC
July 9, 2026

Lagos assembly advances anti-begging bill as Sanwo-Olu govt cracks down on beggars

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit street begging across the state.

Beggars used to illustrate the story