Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Rights

April 21, 2026

MRA decries ambiguities in NBC’s pre-election broadcast guidelines

The Media Rights Agenda on Tuesday commended the National Broadcasting Commission for issuing timely guidance to broadcasters ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

TV AND RADIO STATIONS
April 21, 2026

UN chief urges countries to honour commitments of indigenous peoples

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called on member states to honour their commitments under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

AntĂłnio Guterres
April 21, 2026

Tinubu will resolve generational grievances, Jimoh Ibrahim tells UN

Mr Ibrahim stated this after presenting his letter of credence to UN secretary-general AntĂłnio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York City on Monday.

Nigeria’s new permanent representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim,
April 20, 2026

Ex-police DIG, others warn youths against drug abuse

He said the increasing connection between drug use, cultism, cybercrime and violent offences now constitutes a major internal security concern.

People smoking credit { BBC}
April 20, 2026

Man seeks divorce, child custody at Kaduna Customary Court

She said both parties had agreed to dissolve the marriage.

Court room
April 20, 2026

Ondo to promote 3000 civil servants

Mr Philip said the prospective workers had been found deserving of promotion.

Ondo state logo
April 20, 2026

Defence college seeks stronger institutional, leadership capacity to fight rising security threats

“We are operating in an era marked by complex and evolving threats, which underscores the need for well-informed, forward-looking, and adaptable leaders,” he said.

National Defence College
April 20, 2026

Retired police officers protest in Abuja, demand exit from contributory pension scheme

The retired officers asked President Bola Tinubu to sign the police pension board bill into law.

Retired officer
April 20, 2026

4.2 million Afghans face acute shelter crisis in 2026: UN

About 4.2 million people in Afghanistan will require emergency shelter and non-food items throughout 2026.

Kids in Afghanistan
April 20, 2026

Two students, hotel worker killed in Ekiti stampede

Mr Abutu said the stampede occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on April 19 at the Emirate Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti.

Armed policemen.