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Rights

November 26, 2025

N30 billion spent to strengthen security in tertiary institutions: TETFund

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund says it has invested more than N30 billion to strengthen security in tertiary institutions across Nigeria from January to date.

November 26, 2025

Use all lawful means to halt terror attacks, prosecute bandits, terrorists, OHCHR tells Nigeria

“We are shocked at the recent surge in mass abductions in north-central Nigeria,” OHCHR said.

Tinubu with new service chiefs
November 26, 2025

Femicide: 80,000 women, girls killed in Nigeria, other countries; one woman murdered every 10 minutes worldwide

Around 80,000 women and girls worldwide were killed intentionally by their intimate partners or other family members, including fathers, mothers, uncles and brothers.

November 26, 2025

UN seeks collective efforts to end gender-based violence in Nigeria

Mohamed Fall, United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, has called for collective efforts toward ending all forms of violence against women and girls.

November 25, 2025

852 cases of GBV reported in nine months in Nasarawa: Official

The Nasarawa government says 852 cases of gender-based violence have been reported in the state from January to September 2025.

GBV
November 25, 2025

Lagos security arraigned for sexual assault

The chief magistrate, C. M. Kushanu, did not take the defendant’s plea.

IKEJA MAGISTRATE
November 25, 2025

Lagos residents lament poor public water supply, seek alternatives

Residents of Ikorodu and Alapere in Lagos are grappling with inconsistent water supply and poor water quality, forcing many to rely on costly private sources for daily needs.

People fetching water from a tap
November 25, 2025

Bandits’ kidnapping of Kebbi schoolgirls to disrupt education in North: CSOs

Bandits had, on November 17, launched an attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga and kidnapped 25 schoolgirls.

November 25, 2025

Industrial court president raises concerns over Employees’ Compensation Act

The president of the National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip, has raised concerns over observed lacunae in the Employees’ Compensation Act.

Justice Benedict Kanyip
November 25, 2025

Rivers, TAF Africa partner to enhance inclusive governance

The Rivers government says it is committed to strengthening its collaboration with TAF Africa to enhance inclusive governance for persons living with disabilities.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)