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July 15, 2026

UN forum discusses private sector’s role in achieving SDGs

The 2026 UN Global Business Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals has concluded, with participants calling for a greater role for the private sector in achieving the goals.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
July 15, 2026

Kaduna workshop charts post-project strategy against child labour in ginger farming

Stakeholders called for government support to consolidate gains recorded under the child labour eradication project in Kaduna’s ginger-producing communities.

Ginger farm
July 15, 2026

Hisbah arrests Zamfara woman for witchcraft

The Hisbah Commission in Zamfara arrested a woman, Khadija Abdullahi, accused of witchcraft practices in her residence in the Gadar Baga area of Gusau.

Hisbah
July 15, 2026

Ibadan men nabbed for kidnapping five-year-old girl, demanding N10 million ransom

The suspects, Adegboye Seyi Sunday and Adegboye Elijah Adefemi, were nabbed in Ibadan by the police.

Ibadan men nabbed for kidnapping five-year-old girl
July 14, 2026

NHRC receives 118 human rights complaints in Kano

The National Human Rights Commission in Kano says it received 118 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in June.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
July 14, 2026

Family demands justice after killing of Kwara farmer

The family of Abdulazeez Abiodun, a farmer allegedly murdered near his farm in the Isanlu-Isin council area of Kwara, is demanding justice.

Mr Abdulazeez [Credit: NupekoTv-Lafiagi]
July 14, 2026

Gov Buni approves academic allowances for Yobe university lecturers

Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of the three academic allowances to lecturers at the Yobe State University, Damaturu.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni
July 14, 2026

SGBV: Abia child molesters convicted, sentenced to 40 years’ imprisonment

Two Abia child molesters have been convicted and sentenced to 30 years and 10 years’ imprisonment, respectively.

Abia prison
July 14, 2026

Abia: Persons with disabilities seek jobs at Umuahia bus terminal

The National Association of Persons With Physical Disabilities in Abia has urged the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal management to hire qualified members.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)