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Rights

July 10, 2026

Ondo varsity lecturers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries

The strike action commenced following the resolution reached at the union’s congress on Friday over the non-payment of May and June salaries.

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko (AAUA)
July 10, 2026

Xenophobia: Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa

Air Peace has completed the fourth phase of the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing another 284 Nigerians home.

Air Peace evacuates more Nigerians from South Africa
July 10, 2026

Zamfara governor approves six-month maternity leave for civil servants

The Zamfara government has approved six-month maternity leave for female civil servants to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
July 10, 2026

Amnesty International, lawyers push for survivor-centred GBV response

The call came during a two-day training for lawyers and civil society representatives on the legal response to GBV, organised by the rights organisation in Owerri on Thursday.

Gender Based Violence
July 10, 2026

Tinubu govt will not release El-Rufai from detention until after 2027 elections: ADC

The ADC claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s government is deliberately keeping Mr El- Rufai in detention to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

July 10, 2026

Police officers searching civilians’ phones without court warrant is criminal: CP

“No personnel of this command has the legal authority to search the mobile phone of any citizen on the road without a court warrant,” said the CP.

Officer searching civilian’s phone
July 10, 2026

Education ministry, NIMC to provide digital identity to 80 million Nigerian learners

Mr Alausa said a credible national identity system was essential for effective governance, quality education and sustainable economic growth.

Education minister Tunji Alausa and director-general of NIMC, Bisoye Coker-Odusote
July 9, 2026

Court awards N100 million against police over torture, murder of man in Cross River

Mr Mba was allegedly beaten and shot by police officers at the government house on August 1, 2025.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 9, 2026

JUSUN hails Gov Sani for judiciary reforms, court renovation project

JUSUN commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as unprecedented support for the judiciary through improved workers’ welfare and major infrastructure investment.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
July 9, 2026

NIMC says new act enhances data identity protection of Nigerians

NIMC’s director-general, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026 has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote