Sunday, September 20, 2026

Rights

September 3, 2026

173 Nigerian returnees from Libya arrive in Lagos

NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) received 173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya.

173 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya
September 2, 2026

U.S. House censures Republican accused of sexually harassing two aides

Before the vote, Mr Edwards, who strongly denied the sexual harassment allegations, asked his colleagues to “judge me on the facts, not on the inference, insinuation or headlines”.

Chuck Edwards
September 2, 2026

Newspaper links abduction of journalist Kiprotich to Kenya’s president

“We say this plainly and without equivocation: the Standard Group holds the state responsible for Alex Kiprotich’s safety and his life,” the paper’s CEO stated.

Alex Kiprotich, Ruto
September 2, 2026

WARDC urges reinstatement of Lagos abortion, pregnancy policy

WARDC has urged the Lagos government to reinstate the suspended safe termination of pregnancy guideline to curb preventable maternal deaths.

Abortion (Credit: 123 Healthwise)
September 1, 2026

Husband agrees to divorce after abandoning wife, baby

“I will not be challenging my wife’s prayer for custody of our child until the baby is of age,” the husband told the court.

Sharia wedding
September 1, 2026

Four people killed in Kwara building collapse

Four among residents trapped in a collapsed building at Masalasi Gogoro, Ilorin West council area of Kwara, on Tuesday have died.

Kwara building collapse
September 1, 2026

Police nab nine Niger residents for homicide, thuggery in Minna

The police command in Niger has arrested nine people for thuggery and stabbing of one resident to death in the Maitumbi area of Minna.

September 1, 2026

Trafficking: Ethiopia ‌repatriates nearly 100,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia, other Gulf countries

Ethiopia has repatriated more than 98,900 nationals facing difficult conditions abroad over the past year under a government-led return initiative.

Repatriated Ethiopians
September 1, 2026

Tinubu’s $1 billion anti-poverty programme not politically driven, says group

The Tinubu Media Support Group says President Bola Tinubu’s $1 billion social protection programme was carefully planned, not a hurried response to opposition rhetoric.

Tinubu with supporters
August 31, 2026

Parents seek educational, memorable holiday experiences for children 

The parents said these experiences would help their children learn, relax, and create lasting memories.

Children in a playground