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Rights

April 6, 2026

Police say Ondo man nabbed for defiling minor

The police command in Ondo says it has arrested a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Usman, for defiling a 14-year-old girl at Ijebu-Owo, Owo LGA.

Armed Nigerian Police
April 6, 2026

Easter Bloodshed: Amnesty says Benue killings show Tinubu’s consistent failure to end insecurity

The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Benue State again and again, Amnesty International said.

Amnesty International
April 6, 2026

Bandits, Terrorists: Tinubu’s insecurity scorecard in Q1 2026 violent killings

“I am reassured that the citizens appreciate our efforts. I will continue to remind us of the imperative of unity and oneness,” said Mr Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu
April 5, 2026

Kwara Massacre: Two months on, Woro, Nuku kidnap victims still missing

A survivor said children make up a significant number of those abducted.

Kwara State
April 3, 2026

PenCom opens pension plan for students, infants

The National Pension Commission says its Personal Pension Plan is now open to students and infants, encouraging Nigerians to begin retirement planning early.

PenCom officials
April 3, 2026

FCT residents lament rising food prices

The residents describe the situation as increasingly difficult for low-and middle-income households.

Local market
April 3, 2026

UNICEF coordinates North-West states to strengthen social protection

This was disclosed on Thursday at the opening of a two-day joint quarterly Social Protection Technical Working Groups meeting organised in Kaduna.

United Nations Children’s Fund
April 3, 2026

Ahmadu Bello foundation condemns Plateau killings, demands justice for victims

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has strongly condemned the renewed wave of violence and killings in Plateau, describing the attacks as senseless and unacceptable.

PLATEAU KILLINGS
April 3, 2026

Violent mass killings in Plateau going on for decades, says ex-Governor Jang

As governor, Joshua Dariye suffered security challenges. I suffered it, Simon Lalong went through it, and now Caleb Mutfwang is facing that too,” said Mr Jang.

Jonah Jang and Lalong
April 2, 2026

FG inaugurates national foodbank programme

The federal government has inaugurated a community-based national food bank programme to boost food security and expand access to nutritious food.

President Bola Tinubu