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Rights

May 8, 2026

Jonathan challenges lawsuit seeking his disqualification from 2027 presidential election

A lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, had filed the case, asking the court to bar Mr Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 poll.

Goodluck Jonathan with Bola Tinubu
May 8, 2026

Kogi govt seals Daarul Kitab orphanage after kidnap of several children

The Kogi government has sealed the Daarul Kitab Islamic Training Centre in Zariagi, Adavi LGA, for operating without government approval.

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]
May 8, 2026

NDPC signs MoUs with BPP, NGF to boost data protection

NDPC’s boss said data privacy was a global imperative for building trust and credibility within the digital ecosystem at the signing of the BPP.

A hacker on a computer used to illustrate the story.
May 8, 2026

Nembe reports underwater pipeline leak at OML 29 oilfields in Bayelsa

Communities in Okpoama and Ikensi in Brass and Nembe LGAs, respectively, have expressed concern over an underwater pipeline leak from OML 29 oilfields.

Oil Spillage used to tell the story
May 8, 2026

U.S. to revoke passports of Americans owing child support

U.S. authorities have warned that parents owing child support will have their passports revoked.

U.S. passport, State Department
May 8, 2026

Xenophobia: FG to evacuate Nigerians willing to return from South Africa

Foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu says the federal government is set to evacuate Nigerians who wish to return home from South Africa.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 7, 2026

Oyo inaugurates food committees in 20 LGAs 

The initiative is to ensure that nutrition programmes are funded and managed directly at the council level.

Makinde
May 7, 2026

Group condemns sealing of ACF headquarters, seeks legal action against police

JACON said the action taken against the ACF headquarters violated constitutional rights and due process.

Armed Cops
May 7, 2026

Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

“It is particularly troubling that manifestations of xenophobia, including violent attacks against fellow Africans, have persisted in recent years,” Ghana stated.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 7, 2026

Muslims are not planning to annihilate Christians in Nigeria, says Sultan of Sokoto

“We are not in any position whatsoever to remove Christians from Nigeria. No, it is not possible,’’ said the Sultan of Sokoto.

BANDITS AND SULTAN OF SOKOTO