Sunday, November 1, 2026

Rights

May 4, 2026

85% of crimes against journalists go unpunished, says UN

The UN chief warned that economic pressures, emerging technologies and deliberate information manipulation were placing press freedom under unprecedented strain.

Arrested journalist
May 3, 2026

2027: Lagos residents demand housing, power over political endorsements

Residents said continuity of governance in Lagos must translate into visible impacts.

Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat
May 2, 2026

Kwara, UNFPA partner on youth development policy

The commissioner described the collaboration as a milestone for the state.

Kwara and UNFPA
May 1, 2026

May Day: FIWON demands better protection for informal workers

He urged governments at all levels to design inclusive policies to support informal workers.

Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON)
May 1, 2026

Workers’ Day: Waste pickers seek recognition, inclusion 

Mr Oku said thousands of waste pickers contribute daily to environmental sustainability by recovering recyclable materials.

Waste pickers
May 1, 2026

May Day: AANI seeks fair wages for Nigerian workers

The Alumni Association of the National Institute has called for fair wages and improved welfare for Nigerian workers as the country marks International Workers’ Day.

Nigerian Workers
May 1, 2026

NHRC seeks urgent actions to cushion economic hardship on workers

NHRC has called on the federal government to take immediate and decisive action to cushion the devastating impact of rising living costs.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
May 1, 2026

Lagos council boss hails workers’ resilience

Akinola Idowu, chairman of the Orile-Agege LCDA, on Friday congratulated workers, saying their resilience remains the heartbeat of progress and prosperity.

May 1, 2026

Governor Yahaya celebrates workers, promises improved welfare

Governor Inuwa Yahaya has commended workers for their dedication and contributions to Gombe’s development.

Yahaya Inuwa
May 1, 2026

Lawyers, CSOs demand death sentence for killer cop Nuhu, psychiatric test for officers

A lawyer, Ayo Ademiluyi, noted that “this kind of brutality by police officers was what led to the EndSARS protest in 2020”.

Nuhu usman