Sunday, September 20, 2026

Rights

September 8, 2026

Basit Kolade: Police detain four suspects over Lagos mob killing

The police command in Lagos has detained four suspects over the alleged mob attack that led to the death of a resident, Basit Kolade.

Cops on Lagos road
September 7, 2026

In Uba Sani, Gani Fawehinmi lives on, daughter Fawehinmi-Biobaku declares

Governor Uba Sani has lived up to Gani Fawehinmi’s advice by executing projects and carrying out programmes that benefit the masses of Kaduna.

Sani, Fawehinmi
September 7, 2026

Buckingham Palace aware of planned Jamaica petition to King Charles over slavery reparations

Buckingham Palace is reportedly aware of plans by the Jamaican government to petition King Charles for reparations from the United Kingdom over the transatlantic slave trade.

Buckingham Palace
September 7, 2026

Rising ‌cost of school materials worries education stakeholders

Some education stakeholders have expressed concern over the rising cost of educational resources and materials as schools resume for a new academic session.

School children
September 7, 2026

Nigeria facilitates Sierra Leone’s ex-President Koroma’s safe return

The federal government has facilitated the safe and dignified return of Sierra Leone’s former President Ernest Koroma to the country after more than two years in Nigeria.

September 7, 2026

ITUC-Africa commends Togo over UN correct Africa map adoption

ITUC-Africa has commended Togo for spearheading a United Nations resolution correcting Africa’s geographical representation.

Globe showing proposed Africa map
September 6, 2026

Gov Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to vulnerable children

Mr Sanwo-Olureaffirmed his administration’s commitment to human capital development, particularly education and the empowerment of vulnerable children.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
September 5, 2026

Rights activists, labour leaders seek security, living wage reforms

Rights activists, labour leaders and civil society organisations called for urgent reforms to address insecurity and economic hardship.

September 4, 2026

Gov Ododo inaugurates seven-member advisory council on pardons

Mr Ododo tasked the council members with making appropriate recommendations on pardons, resports, and sentence commutations for his consideration and approval.

Gov Ododo
September 4, 2026

35th Anniversary: Anambra NUJ reflects on challenges, achievements

NUJ in Anambra says its upcoming Press Week will give it a chance to reflect on its achievements and the challenges facing journalism.

NUJ logo used to illustrate the story