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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Rights

October 22, 2026

Enugu: Police chief warns officers against extortion, rights violations

The police commissioner in Enugu, Mamman Giwa, has warned senior and supervisory officers against degrading treatment of citizens, unprofessional conduct and extortion.

The police commissioner in Enugu, Mamman Giwa
October 21, 2026

Netherlands returns Benin artefact to Nigeria after 129 years

The Netherlands on Tuesday returned a Benin artefact to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, 129 years after the invasion of the Benin Kingdom.

Benin artefact
October 21, 2026

Over 5,000 trafficking victims rescued in Nigeria as FG seeks global crackdown on organised crime

Nigeria’s ambassador to Austria and permanent representative to international organisations in Vienna, Fatima Ajimobi, disclosed this on Tuesday.

October 21, 2026

Anglican Church in crisis as chancellor Nwofor demands N5 billion in damages over removal

Mr Nwofor demanded N5 billion in damages within seven days of receiving the letter, warning that failure to comply would leave him with no option but to seek redress in court.

Henry Ndukuba, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
October 20, 2026

NLC suspends indefinite strike in Abuja

The NLC chair said the suspension was agreed upon in the spirit of social dialogue and industrial harmony.

NLC
October 20, 2026

Delta: Police officers to face orderly room trial for assaulting civilians

A video showed the officers forcing the men into a private vehicle for a yet-to-be-ascertained offence, as bystanders intervened and questioned the reason for the arrest.

Samuel Erale
October 19, 2026

JONAPWD Convention: INEC pledges support for inclusive elections

Mr Amupitan said electoral inclusion was a fundamental right rather than a privilege.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
October 19, 2026

Low prosecution rates hinder justice for GBV survivors: Lawyer

A legal practitioner, Adaku Mbama, says structural, procedural and enforcement challenges hinder the prosecution and conviction of perpetrators of gender-based violence in Nigeria.

GBV
October 19, 2026

17 Bauchi residents nabbed for attempted murder

The police command in Bauchi arrested 17 suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, defamation, house trespass and attempted murder.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
October 19, 2026

Fatai Okoya pens emotional letter, begs billionaire father after 40 years of estrangement

Fatai Okoya, who claims to be the first child of billionaire businessman Rasak Okoya, is begging his father for forgiveness after 40 years of estrangement.

Fatai and Razak Okoya