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January 7, 2026

Dozens killed, thousands arrested as Iranians continue protests

Amnesty International has condemned Iranian security forces for aviolent clampdown on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Protesting Iranians
January 7, 2026

Bandit Attacks: UN seeks protection of civilians, schools in Nigeria

On January 3, more than 30 people were reportedly killed and an unspecified number abducted after an attack on a village market in Kasuwan Daji, Borgu LGA, in Niger.

Kidnapped Niger schoolchildren
January 7, 2026

UN warns escalating violence in Sudan puts civilians at risk

OCHA has warned that escalating violence, particularly across the Kordofan region, continues to put civilians at extreme risk and drive new waves of displacement.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
January 7, 2026

Venezuela’s people must be heard, says UN human rights chief

The U.S. action made “all states less safe around the world”, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the high commissioner, said.

Nicolás Maduro
January 6, 2026

NANNM FHI demands action over murder of FMC Jabi nurse

In a statement, the national secretary, Enya Osinachi, condemned the murder and urged urgent action to protect nurses facing rising insecurity nationwide.

Federal-Medical-Centre-FMC-Jabi-Abuja
January 6, 2026

Police nab Ogudu Area H officers for extorting $2,000 from Lagos couple

The police command in Lagos on Monday said it has confirmed the identity of officers accused of extorting N3.3 million from a couple in Lagos, and has consequently detained them.

Ogudu Area H police station
January 6, 2026

Maduro: Humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire, UN warns

The UN has stated that the humanitarian situation in Venezuela remains dire as no fewer than eight million people in the country require support.

Venezuelans searching for food in waste bins
January 6, 2026

UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests

Protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran, sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis, continued for the 10th day.

Iranian police at protest ground.
January 5, 2026

55-year-old man allegedly impregnates teenage niece in Ondo

According to Mr Jimoh, the complainant said the act was uncovered following inquiries into the cause of the victim’s pregnancy.

Police
January 5, 2026

Lagos: Police summon Pastor Chris Okafor over multiple rape allegations

The pastor is to report to the SCID Panti by 10:00 a.m. today.

Pastor Chris Okafor