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March 24, 2026

NEMA receives 708 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday received 708 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic.

Stranded Nigerians in Niger Republic
March 24, 2026

Arrest of Sheikh Umar after my visit undemocratic, suppressive: Peter Obi

“I have just been made aware early this morning that revered religious leader, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, has been arrested,” said Mr Obi.

Obi with Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar
March 24, 2026

NYSC official gets bail over corper’s abortion death

“When we get to the bridge, we’ll cross it. All we want is justice,” said the NYSC official’s lawyer.

Abass Olalekan
March 24, 2026
Hospital ward in Senegal
March 24, 2026

UN demands stronger solidarity, political will against racism

The president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, made the call on Monday at an event at UN Headquarters in New York.

United Nations General- Assembly
March 23, 2026

NYSC official arraigned for illegal abortion after corper’s death

Mr Olalekan is charged with conspiracy and the unlawful attempt to procure an abortion by supplying drugs.

Abass Olalekan
March 23, 2026

JCI seeks stronger protection for women, girls

The call was made by the chapter’s president, Joel Uwabor, on Sunday during the organisation’s general assembly, held alongside activities marking International Women’s Day.

Junior Chamber International Abuja
March 22, 2026

No tradition allows violation of women’s rights, Remi Tinubu condemns Ozoro ‘rape festival’

Mrs Tinubu maintained that no custom can justify violence or abuse against women.

Remi Tinubu
March 22, 2026

Ozoro Festival: NBA condemns assault on women

The association also urged community leaders and festival organisers to take responsibility.

NBA logo and photo of the assault
March 21, 2026

Edo police arrest suspects in viral school bullying incident, to charge them to family court

She said preliminary investigations revealed that the incident originally began on Thursday, March 5.

school bullying incident