Thursday, September 24, 2026

Rights

January 19, 2026

Kano recorded 3,019 cases of law enforcement abuse, child abandonment, GBV in 2025: NHRC

According to Mr Abdullahi, out of 3,019 cases received, 2,276 have been completed, while 743 are still ongoing.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
January 19, 2026

Alleged Cyberstalking: SSS amends charge against Sowore

The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.

SSS
January 19, 2026

Ondo: Students barricade gate in protest against extortion, poor amenities

The protesting students insisted that no lecture or examination would take place until the management addressed what they described as years of neglect and exploitation.

protest
January 19, 2026

Kano assembly speaker condemns murder of mother, six children

The speaker of the Kano parliament, Jibril Falgore, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children, describing the incident as barbaric and heartbreaking.

speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgore
January 19, 2026

Abuja: Over 600 beggars, people with mental health issues forcibly removed from Nigeria’s capital

“It is embarrassing that people who come into Abuja, the first thing they see is just beggars on the road,” Mr Wike said.

Abuja beggars, Wike
January 16, 2026

UCH Strike: JOHESU urges members to remain resolute

The UCH’s chapter of JOHESU members have been on strike, declared by its national body, since November 17, 2025.

January 16, 2026

Idoma lawyers seek end to killings in Benue communities

“Be it known to all, including the international community, that the scourge of mindless killings by the terrorists started in Agatu,” said the lawyers.

Lawyers
January 16, 2026

Bail remains free in Abuja, police tell residents to report corrupt cops

The police command in Abuja has insisted that bail is free and called on the public to report any officer who asks for money to release a suspect on bail.

January 16, 2026

Kebbi man arrested for killing wife with hoe

Police spokesman Bashir Usman said in a statement on Friday that the killing happened on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.

Armed female cops
January 15, 2026

NSIPA committed to delivering impactful programmes for vulnerable Nigerians

The acting NSIPA CEO said this at a capacity-building workshop on Result-Driven Performance Assessment for Programme and Departmental Managers in Abuja.

NSIPA