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Rights

January 15, 2026

Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others honour fallen heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

The vice-president, thereafter, signed the anniversary register and released the ceremonial pigeons as a symbol of national peace and freedom.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
January 15, 2026

221 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani prisons return home

Afghan prisoners have been released from Pakistani jails over the past week and have safely returned to Afghanistan, the country’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced.

Pakistani prison
January 15, 2026

Adamawa: Police begin investigation over alleged acid attack on teenager

The police command in Adamawa says it has commenced an investigation into a case of an alleged acid attack on a teenager, Walid Mohammed, in Yola South LGA.

Dankombo Morris
January 15, 2026

Baerbock urges early, gender-balanced nominations for next UN chief

Ms Baerbock said the selection process was underway, with interactive dialogues scheduled for the week of April 20.

Annalena Baerbock
January 14, 2026

Gov. Mbah restates zero tolerance for child abuse, exploitation in Enugu

Mr Mbah enjoined Enugu children to imbibe and uphold the values of fairness, honesty and fear of God.

Governor Peter Mbah
January 14, 2026

AAU 52: There’ll be more protests if Tinubu can’t eliminate bandits, kidnappers, terrorists, Obi warns

“The reality is clear: as long as insecurity continues unabated, more protests will follow,” said Mr Obi.

ANGRY PROTESTERS IN EDO
January 14, 2026

NYSC ready to adopt inclusion of corps members with disabilities

NYSC director-general said this on Wednesday in Jos, at the opening ceremony of the NYSC 2026 pre-orientation workshop.

NYSC Corp members used to illustrate the story.
January 14, 2026

Jos resident sentenced to prison for enticing married woman

The prosecutor further told the court that during a police investigation, Mr Usman had confessed to committing the offence.

Jos Prison
January 14, 2026

Nigeria’s female lawyers seek justice for murdered colleague Mediatrix Nwamaka-Chigbo

“Nigerians deserve leadership that prioritises their peaceful existence and upholds the sanctity of human life,” said Chinelo Iriele.

Mediatrix Nwamaka-Chigbo
January 14, 2026

‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy: JOHESU says strike will continue

JOHESU has insisted on continuing its indefinite national strike despite the federal government’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy.

JOHESU