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Rights

February 12, 2026

U.S. lawmakers urged to remove Kwankwaso from religious freedom violators list

The Kwankwasiyya Movement, on Thursday, called on the U.S. Congress to remove former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from a proposed list of religious freedom violators.

Kwankwasiyya Movement
February 12, 2026

Protest rocks Irish Justice Department over deportation order against Nigerian family in Dublin

Titilayo Oluwakemi Oyekanmi and her sons, Samuel, Joseph and Genesis, were issued a deportation order after their asylum application appeal was unsuccessful.

Protest rocks Irish Justice Department over deportation order against Nigerian family in Dublin
February 12, 2026

UK moves to strengthen women’s capacity in Katsina

The UK government has moved to strengthen women’s capacity through the Women, Peace and Security initiative, a training programme in Katsina.

Katsina women [Credit: Jujufilms]
February 12, 2026

Fagbemi urges accountability in justice delivery

Justice minister Lateef Fagbemi has urged justice sector stakeholders to adopt accountable, responsive and transformative solutions to enhance service delivery.

Lateef Fagbemi
February 11, 2026

U.S. Congress proposes visa ban, asset freeze against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah, Fulani groups for promoting massacre of Christians in Nigeria

The bill named violators such as the Fulani ethnic nomad militia, Mr Kwankwaso, and Miyetti Allah members to the State Department.

Rabiu Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah members
February 11, 2026

Nigerian retirees appeal for pension act review to access full benefits at once

Retired workers have appealed to the government to review the Pension Reform Act 2014 to address emerging challenges and enhance access to full retirement benefits.

PenCom building
February 11, 2026

Stakeholders seek better welfare for magistrates in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina

The magistrates have been pushing for improved welfare packages, including judicial autonomy, official vehicles, higher salaries, and better working conditions.

Magistrates’ Court
February 11, 2026

Kwara’s first lady urged united action against gender-based violence

Kwara’s first lady, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for united and sustained action against gender-based violence.

Olufolake Abdulrazaq
February 11, 2026

Woro Massacre: Kwara won’t bow to Boko Haram, ISWAP’s ‘deranged’ ideology, says Gov AbdulRazaq

“We will leave no stone unturned in pursuing justice for our people and strengthening security across our state,” the governor pledged.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
February 11, 2026

Kwara’s first lady urged united action against gender-based violence

Kwara’s first lady, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for united and sustained action against gender-based violence.

Wife of Kwara State governor, Olufolake AbdulRazaq