Friday, October 30, 2026

Rights

October 15, 2026

Poverty: Nigerians have no business being poor, says Zakat chief

The Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Agency says Nigeria has no reason to remain poor, given its abundant natural resources, fertile land and human potential.

Poor Nigerians
October 15, 2026

NIS vows justice after officer killed in Niger attack

NIS vowed to bring the perpetrators of an attack on two of its personnel in Niger to justice, following the death of one officer and a serious injury to another.

NIS officers
October 15, 2026

Humanitarian Day: CSO advocates kindness, love for global advancement

DNKI has advocated prioritising kindness, compassion, and love for humanity for global advancement.

Humanitarian crisis
October 15, 2026

Abuja: Disability community pledges 500 votes for Tinubu, begs for clinic

Ms Haruna said that despite the challenges facing community residents, they would offer their full support for Mr Tinubu’s re-election bid.

President Bola Tinubu
October 15, 2026

Nasarawa: JUSUN suspends indefinite strike for two weeks

The Nasarawa chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its indefinite strike for two weeks.

JUSUN members in Nasarawa
October 15, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Nigerian Izuchukwu Ozurumba’s asylum eligibility case over cooking for South-East’s unknown gunmen

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Izuchukwu Ozurumba’s asylum eligibility case about cooking for the South-East’s unknown gunmen.

Unknown gunmen
October 14, 2026

UNDP urges FG to implement disability-inclusive climate actions 

Mr Okafor said PWDs faced additional risks from climate change.

UNDP
October 14, 2026

Paradigm Initiative opens applications for 2026 Taiwo Bankole Scholarship in Lagos

The scholarship continues the legacy by helping young people in the community access higher education and pursue their ambitions, regardless of financial barriers.

Paradigm Initiative (PIN)
October 14, 2026

Tinubu govt commits N84 billion to ending child marriage by 2030

The federal government has proposed N84.48 billion to implement a five-year national strategy to end child marriage by 2030.

Tinubu with children
October 14, 2026

Nigeria, three other African countries elected to UN Assembly human rights council

Nigeria, Ghana, Burundi and Zambia were among the 15 countries elected to the United Nations General Assembly Human Rights Council.

Nigerian, Ghanaian, Burundian, Zambian presidents