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Rights

February 3, 2026

Sanwo-Olu govt to prosecute, jail Lagosians wearing beaded crowns, shoes, using unapproved chieftaincy titles

The government said section 21, paragraphs 2(a-d) and Section 23, Paragraphs (a & b) prohibited the assumption of royal titles and the use of royal paraphernalia.

Sanwo-Olu
February 3, 2026

Labour, FCT minister resolve dispute as workers resume duty

The workers had embarked on the strike on January 19 over unresolved grievances, including welfare issues and alleged high-handedness.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
February 3, 2026

Nasarawa community asks Gov Sule to construct Ezhiba-Akpata road

The Ezhiba community has appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to construct over five kilometres of the Ezhiba/Akpata road to improve residents’ standard of living.

Abdullahi Sule
February 2, 2026

Yelwata Massacre: FG re-arraigns alleged terrorists on amended charge

FG, on Monday, amended the charge against nine suspected terrorists who allegedly attacked Yelwata in Benue, where about 150 persons were killed.

Yelwata massacre
February 2, 2026

Abuja: NLC, TUC plan to hold solidarity rally on Tuesday

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress say they will stage a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of the Joint Union Action Committee.

Wike
January 31, 2026

Concerns mount over rising cases of missing children in Canada

The MCSC told The Gazette in email exchanges that in 2024, Canada recorded approximately 32,680 missing children cases.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
January 30, 2026

Ogun reaffirms zero tolerance for gender-based violence, child abuse

According to her, the ministry’s 2026 agenda will emphasise results-driven governance.

Ogun state government
January 30, 2026

25 million Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually: FG

At least 25 million Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually, the humanitarian minister, Bernard Doro, says.

Displaced Nigerians
January 30, 2026

CVR: INEC records 36,000 new registrants in Gombe

INEC says it has registered 36,638 new voters at the end of phase I of the Continuous Voter Registration.

INEC officials
January 29, 2026

Lagos: Police arrest protesters for bringing coffin to Alausa, causing public disorder

The protesters converged on the Ikeja Under Bridge and unlawfully blocked Awolowo Road leading to Alausa and the Lagos parliament for over six hours, the police said.

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