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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Rights

May 24, 2026

Eid-el-Kabir: Ibeju-Lekki launches free bus rides for residents

“The buses will pick passengers beginning from Tuesday May 26, at CMS bus stop and Ikorodu garage, to Ibeju-Lekki in five trips,” he said.

Lagride
May 24, 2026

Niger govt seeks swift justice over slain youth leader

Mr Dabawu was allegedly murdered at his residence around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday by yet-to-be-identified assailants.

Niger State Acting Governor Garba Yakubu (Credit: Facebook)
May 24, 2026

$18 million paid to U.S. workers harmed by Apple’s hiring, recruitment practices

“The Civil Rights Division will keep fighting for U.S. workers and will hold companies accountable for favouring temporary visa holders for American jobs,” said a DOJ official.

May 23, 2026

NEMA distributes relief materials to victims of bandit attacks in Niger

The intervention followed the federal government’s approval of relief assistance for households affected by the attacks in the two communities.

NEMA
May 22, 2026

Experts call for  improved government funding, insurance for childhood cancer care

According to him, many cancer medications and treatments are not adequately covered by health insurance.

Sick children
May 22, 2026

Greenlanders protest as U.S. opens new consulate in Nuuk

Protesters converged in Greenland on Thursday to demonstrate against the opening of a new U.S. consulate in the federal capital, Nuuk, which is bigger than the previous building.

Protesting Greenlanders
May 22, 2026

NOA to partner FIDA on pro bono legal service in Kogi

NOA has pledged the agency’s readiness to collaborate with the International Federation of Women Lawyers on providing pro bono legal services.

May 22, 2026

Right to strike protected under key labour treaty, says UN World Court

The International Court of Justice on has ruled that citizens’ right to strike is protected under a core International Labour Organisation convention.

International Court of Justice
May 22, 2026

UN chief welcomes adoption of ICJ climate crisis ruling

UN secretary general has welcomed the adoption by the General Assembly of a resolution following up on the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change.

International Court of Justice
May 21, 2026

Female judges, magistrates seek gender-responsive judiciary

The judges identified several challenges affecting female judicial officers.

Female judges in Nigeria