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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Rights

October 26, 2026

Tope Alabi threatens to sue Pastor Kumuyi for linking her to Toluwanisings’ death

Tope Alabi has threatened to sue Mr Kumuyi for linking her to the deaths of several gospel ministers, including Olayemi Bolaji, aka Toluwanisings.

Tope Alabi, Toluwanisings, Tayo Kumuyi
October 24, 2026

Cost of Living: 135 arrested as protesters return to streets, clash with police in Francew

Clashes still erupted amid the protests, prompting the officers to use their batons, fire tear gas canisters, and water cannons in some cities.

Police arresting protesters in France(Credit: The intercept)
October 24, 2026

Canada defends proposed social media ban for under-16s amid free speech concerns

Countries like Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia have implemented similar restrictions.

Teens using phones
October 23, 2026

Africa CDC says global health agencies ‘not interested’ in Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

The deadly strain has killed over 4,500 people across the DR Congo, Uganda and most recently, Kenya.

Africa CDC
October 23, 2026

Lagos agency seeks stronger laws against digital violence on women

Ms Odekunle warned that online abuse could spread rapidly across multiple platforms.

Lagos state Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency
October 23, 2026

Stakeholders seek fair policies to advance gender equality

Ms Achakpa urged the media, private sector and other stakeholders to support gender equality and social protection.

Gender equality
October 23, 2026

KSACA moves to standardise premarital medical certificates in Kano

It said the engagement also aimed to develop practical mechanisms for issuing and disseminating uniform premarital medical certificates across Kano’s 44 council areas.

Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS
October 23, 2026

EU’s Sakharov Prize awarded to International Criminal Court

The European Union has awarded its 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

TRIBUNALE CORTE PENALE INTERNAZIONALE CRIMINI CONTRO L'UMANITA CRIMINI DI GUERRA GENOCIDI
October 23, 2026

Nigeria demands protection for people with albinism, leprosy

Nigeria demands stronger international protection for persons with albinism and leprosy, warning that discrimination and social exclusion persist despite advances in treatment.

Albinos
October 23, 2026

Alleged Christian Genocide: Nigeria awaits UN verdict on religious freedom

The forthcoming report is expected to provide the expert’s assessment and recommendations after examining religious freedom in Nigeria.

Nigerian delegation at UN