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April 15, 2026

Police investigate Lagos hospital for trafficking as woman pregnant with twins gets one baby after childbirth

The Idimu area police command headquarters has launched an investigation into alleged child trafficking by Tiptop Solution Hospital in Ikotun, Lagos.

Tiptop Solution Hospital
April 15, 2026

Guterres urges global action against racism

António Guterres has urged countries to implement the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and intensify efforts to eliminate racism and discrimination.

Faces of different races Credit: Adobe
April 15, 2026

Lagos governor urges structured youth leadership transition

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for institutionalised leadership transition to youths.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu2
April 15, 2026

Abia: JUSUN blames strike on Otti’s failure to implement financial autonomy

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria says its ongoing strike was prompted by the Governor Alex Otti’s administration’s failure to implement financial autonomy for the judiciary.

Alex Otti
April 15, 2026

UN chief Guterres urges U.S.–Iran talks, warns against eroding international law

António Guterres has called for serious negotiations between the United States and Iran, warning that respect for international law is being trampled.

António Guterres addressing UN assembly
April 15, 2026

Aid group urges stronger action to protect civilians in Sudan

Ahead of the third international Sudan conference, aid group Save the Children Germany called for significantly stronger efforts to protect civilians in the war-stricken country

Sudan's violence and children
April 15, 2026

Reparations ‘key to dismantling systemic racism’, says UN rights chief

The UN rights chief pointed to daily discrimination in a wide range of situations, from the workplace to hospitals, classrooms and encounters with law enforcement.

Refugee Camp in Congo
April 15, 2026

Jilli market bombing by air force deliberate airstrike not mistake: Tinubu Govt

“The federal government reiterates that this was a deliberate, intelligence-led operation, not an indiscriminate attack,” said the information minister.

Jilli market bombing
April 14, 2026

FG launches justice system reform, prison decongestion drive

He said it will promote a justice system that is not only effective but also humane and inclusive.

Justice Lateef Fagbemi
April 14, 2026

Poor telecoms undermining emergency response in Nigeria, says NEMSAS

The Nigerian Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System says poor telecommunications connectivity remains a major challenge.

NEMSAS