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Rights

November 19, 2025

Church Attack: Youths block Kwara-Kogi highway, Gov AbdulRasaq begs Tinubu for security forces to fight bandits

Kwara governor condemned the attack as “unconscionable” and urged President Bola Tinubu to deploy additional security forces to the area.

Youths blocking highway
November 19, 2025

No better time to invest in Nigeria than now, says Shettima as violent killings continue

“Be assured that you have invested your trust in the right nation. Nigeria is ready for business,” Mr Shettima told the delegation.

Shettima,Advanced Energy Partners
November 19, 2025

Mass Abduction of Students: Gov Yusuf hires 1,600 watchmen to guard Kano secondary schools

Mr Yusuf described the appointment as a major step toward restoring safety, discipline, and stability in public schools.

Kano school children
November 19, 2025

Nigeria, others need $93 billion annually to end hunger by 2030: WFP

WFP says ending hunger by 2030 would cost just $93 billion a year — less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion spent on military budgets over the past decade.

Hungry children in Gaza
November 18, 2025

Remi Tinubu seeks collective protection against child sexual abuse

Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to give adequate protection to all children against any form of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Remi Tinubu
November 18, 2025

Nigerian journalist Fejiro Oliver released after two months in prison on Governor Sheriff’s order

The Delta governor reportedly issued a direct order for Mr Oliver to be freed, despite a valid court order granting him bail.

Fejiro Oliver and Gov Sheriff
November 18, 2025

Nigerian judges must be symbol of ‘incorruptible honour’, says CJN Kekere-Ekun

“The temple of Justice trembles where justice is denied. We must be a symbol of incorruptible honour,” said the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Olatokunbo
November 18, 2025

COP30: Coalition rejects $125 billion tropical forest ‘forever facility’

Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition has rejected the inaugurated Tropical Forest Forever Facility, describing it as a dangerous and misleading attempt to financialise nature under the guise of protecting

Africa Make Big Polluters Pay Coalition
November 17, 2025

UK, Switzerland call for increase in Nigerian women’s representation in governance

They predicated their calls on the belief that women have a lot to offer the country and Nigerians.

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria
November 17, 2025

Health workers at UCH Ibadan down tools indefinitely as resident doctors’ strike hits day 17

All UCH gates, except the main entrance, were closed and manned by some JOHESU members.

University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan