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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Rights

October 2, 2026

OAUSTECH: Ondo govt releases funds for implementation of FG-unions agreement

OAUSTECH has confirmed that the state government released funds to implement the 2025 FG-unions agreement.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
October 2, 2026

Enugu law officers embark on seven-day warning strike

The association said the strike followed prolonged efforts to get the government to address what it described as the plight of law officers in the state.

Enugu state logo
October 1, 2026

NHRC urges FG to strengthen social protection mechanism

The National Human Rights Commission has called on the federal government to strengthen social protection mechanisms and expand universal access to basic essential services.

October 1, 2026

Students demand end to victimisation of activists, journalists

The Concerned Students Movement has called on the federal government to end the continued victimisation of student activists, journalists, and civil society actors.

September 30, 2026

Summit seeks more role for women in economic decisions, influence

The Executive Women’s Summit has called for a shift from gender representation to greater participation, influence and economic authority for women in corporate organisations.

Nigerian businesswomen
September 30, 2026

NAPWPD wants persons with disabilities in leadership

The National Association of Persons with Physical Disability in Nigeria (NAPWPD) wants persons with disabilities to occupy leadership positions.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
September 30, 2026

Atiku demands release of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ protesters, says president protested against Jonathan’s fuel prices 

The former vice-president noted that if a political slogan is the reason for their detention, those responsible must explain how wearing a shirt became an offence in a democracy.

President Bola Tinubu
September 29, 2026

NHRC urges MDAs to prioritise human rights action programme

The commission’s executive secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call at a two-day training workshop for MDA desk officers on Monday in Lokoja.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
September 29, 2026

Abuja man arrested, arraigned for inciting public against officers: Police

Favour Richard was arraigned before the Dutse Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Tuesday for inciting the public to attack police officers.

Armed cops in Kaduna
September 29, 2026

Trump admin third-country deportation exposes asylum seekers, migrants to enforced disappearance, torture: UN

At least 23,000 people have already been sent to 29 countries and territories, with agreements now covering 35, and the experts said more are being signed “every day”.