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June 24, 2026

Police arraign 24 over mob killing of Kaduna teacher

The police command in Kaduna has arraigned 24 suspects for the killing of Malama Ummulkhair, an Islamic school teacher, in Maraban Jos, Igabi local council.

Armed cops
June 24, 2026

Group calls for protection of refugees, migrants, displaced persons

The advocacy group made the call in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its executive director, Okey Ezugwu, to commemorate the 2026 Refugee Week.

Okey Ezugwu
June 23, 2026

WHO urges expanded newborn screening

He said an estimated eight million babies are born with a birth defect annually worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for stronger screening systems.

World Health Organisation
June 23, 2026

Stakeholders advocate better welfare for teachers in Adamawa

FAWE has called for improved teacher welfare and continuous professional development to enhance the quality of education in Adamawa.

Technical teachers in North-West
June 23, 2026

Niger govt reaffirms commitment to widows’ welfare, empowerment

The Niger government has reaffirmed its commitment to widows’ welfare and economic empowerment across the state.

Umar Mohammed Bago
June 23, 2026

Rivers CP orders detention of officers caught extorting motorist

The police commissioner in Rivers, Gbenga Adepoju, has ordered the arrest and detention of some officers caught in a viral video on Monday, extorting a motorist.

Olugbenga Adepoju
June 23, 2026

Kaduna Mob Killing: Muslim lawyers demand probe of police custody breach

This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna, signed by its chairman, Awwal Shittu, and secretary, Ibrahim Bawa.

Cops in Kano
June 22, 2026

Judge remands Sowore in Kuje Prison

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on June 16 revoked a bail granted to Mr Sowore following his failure to appear in court for his trial.

Old photo of Omoyele Sowore in handcuffs
June 22, 2026

Sowore arrives in court after judge ordered his arrest

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of AAC, arrived at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday for his trial after a bench warrant for his arrest.

Omoyele Sowore
June 21, 2026

Protect children from abuse, exploitation, expert urges stakeholders

Mr Johnson stressed that children’s rights under the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003 must be protected.