Thursday, August 27, 2026

Rights

August 11, 2026

Ex-Syrian President Bashar Assad sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

A Syrian court sentenced Mr Assad alongside his younger brother, Al-Assad Maher, to death on Tuesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
August 10, 2026

Stakeholders urge protection of FCT indigenous heritage

“As Abuja continues to evolve into a modern capital, the identity of its original inhabitants must never be erased, diluted, or forgotten,” Mr Zikirullahi said.

FCT Map
August 10, 2026

3,000  SGBV victims rescued in Nigeria, 20 offenders convicted: NAPTIP

NAPTIP says it has secured more than 20 convictions for sexual and gender-based violence offences and rescued over 3,000 victims in 2026.

NAPTIP agents
August 10, 2026

Climate group urges govt to tax oil companies more as El Niño droughts hit harvests, food prices

“The public wants polluters to pay for it. With Big Oil’s earnings skyrocketing while a global food crisis looms, now is the time to act,” said 350.org.

Drought, 350.org
August 10, 2026

NIS sends passport officers from Nigeria to UK to clear application backlog

The Nigeria Immigration Service has deployed a team of passport officials to the UK to clear the mounting backlog of unprocessed applications, according to a statement on Sunday.

Nigeria Immigration Service
August 8, 2026

Group advocates quality education for Nigerian children

The group said quality education should be a right of every Nigerian child and not a privilege.

kids inside classroom
August 7, 2026

UNILAG, CELSIR conclude ‘Voices Beyond Walls’ programme in Kirikiri

Participants were regarded as learners rather than inmates.

Image used to illustrate the story
August 7, 2026

NAPTIP urges journalists to drive anti-SGBV campaign

NAPTIP has urged journalists to intensify the coverage of sexual and gender-based violence and human trafficking cases.

NAPTIP agents
August 7, 2026

Yobe man arrested for shooting wife’s alleged lover in jealousy attack

The police command in Yobe has arrested five suspects in separate operations over alleged fraud and vandalism of electricity infrastructure.

Armed cops in Kaduna
August 7, 2026

Coalition demands digital rights as Zambia cracks down on journalists ahead of elections

Net Rights Coalition has urged the Zambian government to uphold digital rights ahead of the August 13 general elections.