Sunday, September 20, 2026

Rights

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
August 31, 2026

We will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of Nigerians in South Africa, says Shettima

“The government and people of Nigeria will no longer countenance a situation whereby our people are dehumanised and put into very unacceptable situations,” he said.

xenophobic attacks
August 31, 2026

Terrorists took them from school; 56 days later, they came home changed

For 56 days, abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire endured hunger, beatings and harsh conditions in the forest before returning home, changed by their ordeal.

Released Oyo hostages
August 30, 2026

SABMF urges shift from loan disbursement to building bankable youth enterprises

The foundation said access to finance should go beyond promising business ideas to developing credible, sustainable, investment-ready enterprises.

Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation
August 29, 2026

Women urge parents to ease marriage pressure, prioritise readiness 

Some women urged parents to stop pressuring their daughters to marry within a certain age bracket.

A traditional marriage ceremony [Photo Credit: astylewedding.com]
August 29, 2026

NHRC urges Borno lawmakers to integrate human rights in legislation

Mr Ojukwu said HRIA would enable lawmakers to identify potential risks.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
August 28, 2026

Expert urges shared parenting to ease pressure on working mothers

Ms Dally said changing economic realities should prompt a corresponding shift in how households share responsibilities.

man carrying a baby
August 28, 2026

Human rights commission records 140 complaints in Kano

Mr Abdullahi said the NHRC had treated 50 cases, with 90 pending.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
August 28, 2026

Climate group warns of volatile fossil fuels amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

350.org, a climate campaign group, has warned against fossil fuel inflation amid the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Fuel production
August 28, 2026

ASUU ‌UNIMED declares indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears

ASUU, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over the failure to implement the 2025 agreement and unpaid salary arrears.

UNIMED teaching hospital