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Rights

December 19, 2025

Militia killed over 1,000 civilians in Sudan within three days: UN

UN’s high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, said, “The world must not sit back and watch as such cruelty becomes entrenched as the order of the day in Sudan.”

Sudan's violence and children
December 19, 2025

UN marks first International Day against Colonialism, celebrates migrant contributions

The UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday observed the first-ever International Day against Colonialism in All its Forms and Manifestations.

UN General Assembly
December 19, 2025

Protests erupt in Bangladesh after key 2024 uprising figure dies

Sharif Osman Hadi died a week after being shot by unknown assailants.

Protest in Bangladesh
December 18, 2025

Accidental Bombing: NAF gives cash to survivors after mistakenly blowing up communities

“The incident was not intentional. It was a mistake that happened during an operation targeting criminal elements in the area on a quite calculated plan,” Mr Aneke said.

December 18, 2025

IDPWD 2025: MTNN reports 1.23% increase in PWDs in workforce

MTNN noted that an estimated 35 million Nigerians live with visible or invisible disabilities.

MTNN’s CEO, Karl Toriola,
December 17, 2025

Police forced detainees to pay up to N20 million ransom: CAPTI

According to the group, the unit involves itself in civil matters. 

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
December 17, 2025

PenCom begins disbursement of N758 billion to retirees

According to PenCom, the country’s pension assets have grown to about N27 trillion as a result of the bold decision and structured reforms.

PenCom building
December 17, 2025

Report reveals how police hold detainees incommunicado, threaten to kill their wives

Most family members of the detainees often find out that they have been dead for weeks and months upon visiting the police base and mortuaries.

Police officers
December 16, 2025

Nigeria recorded 700% surge in abductions in November: NHRC

Mr Ojukwu lamented the insecurity that has gripped many communities, which is worsening.

Kidnappers
December 16, 2025

Kano police deploy personnel for NLC protest against insecurity

Mr Bakori said the deployment was aimed at guaranteeing the safety of participants and preventing any disruption to public order.

NLC protest