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Rights

January 8, 2026

Nigerian youths more politically active online than in real life, study reveals

“Offline political participation was generally low, as over half (50.1 per cent) had never voted, protested, or attended political rallies,” said the study.

Nigerian youths on mobile devices
January 8, 2026

Omatu family slams Lagos emergency response teams after GNI fire killed three brothers

Mr Omatu said his three brothers were trapped in the multi-storeyed building as family members pleaded for urgent help from responders at the scene.

Reverend William Omatu
January 8, 2026

Police bust Anambra child trafficking syndicate, rescue 33 underage girls

The Anambra police command has busted a child trafficking syndicate in Aguleri, Anambra East LGA, rescued 33 underage girls, and arrested a suspect.

police commissioner in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu
January 7, 2026

Abia teachers threaten indefinite strike over welfare

The ultimatum, which expired at midnight on January 12, followed what the union described as government inaction on issues raised earlier in a December 19, 2025, communiqué.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
January 7, 2026

Dozens killed, thousands arrested as Iranians continue protests

Amnesty International has condemned Iranian security forces for aviolent clampdown on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Protesting Iranians
January 7, 2026

Bandit Attacks: UN seeks protection of civilians, schools in Nigeria

On January 3, more than 30 people were reportedly killed and an unspecified number abducted after an attack on a village market in Kasuwan Daji, Borgu LGA, in Niger.

Kidnapped Niger schoolchildren
January 7, 2026

UN warns escalating violence in Sudan puts civilians at risk

OCHA has warned that escalating violence, particularly across the Kordofan region, continues to put civilians at extreme risk and drive new waves of displacement.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
January 7, 2026

Venezuela’s people must be heard, says UN human rights chief

The U.S. action made “all states less safe around the world”, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the high commissioner, said.

Nicolás Maduro
January 6, 2026

NANNM FHI demands action over murder of FMC Jabi nurse

In a statement, the national secretary, Enya Osinachi, condemned the murder and urged urgent action to protect nurses facing rising insecurity nationwide.

Federal-Medical-Centre-FMC-Jabi-Abuja
January 6, 2026

Police nab Ogudu Area H officers for extorting $2,000 from Lagos couple

The police command in Lagos on Monday said it has confirmed the identity of officers accused of extorting N3.3 million from a couple in Lagos, and has consequently detained them.

Ogudu Area H police station