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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Rights

August 14, 2026

Kidnapped American missionary Kevin Rideout regains freedom after nine months

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in the Niger Republic, has been released after spending nine months.

Kevin Rideout
August 14, 2026

U.S. prison officials caught sexually abusing female inmates in California jail

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation failed to protect women incarcerated in its facilities despite “repeated incidents” of sexual assault by officials.

Female inmates in California jail
August 14, 2026

102-year-old man dies at beer parlour after assault, suspect arrested

“We…want to remind people that not only is this an active criminal investigation but there is a family at the heart of it,” the police said.

Beer tumblers on countertop in a pub
August 13, 2026

CCD seeks disability inclusion in climate law

Mr Unumeri said findings showed that PwDs face disproportionate climate risks.

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
August 13, 2026

Call made for increased investment in social protection for inclusive development

A social policy expert has called for increased investment in social protection to reduce poverty and promote inclusive development.

Old people
August 13, 2026

IGP orders full sweep in Kebbi after terrorists killed 10 officers

The police say security measures will be strengthened after terrorists killed 10 officers in the Sakaba council area of Kebbi.

Coffins of officers
August 13, 2026

Governors push for greater investment in early childhood development in North-West

NGF has rallied North-West states to prioritise early childhood development as a foundation for human capital development.

North-West governors
August 12, 2026

Lagos commissioner urges organisations to prioritise employee wellbeing

According to him, employee wellness means creating environments where workers can thrive.

Abayomi Oluyomi
August 12, 2026

Lagos pastor arrested for defiling church member’s daughters

The Lagos pastor allegedly began defiling the petitioner’s eldest daughter when she was 13 years old.

Female cops in Lagos, crucifix
August 12, 2026

ASUU begins indefinite strike in OAUSTECH

AAUA, another state-owned institution, began its indefinite strike on Tuesday, based on the same non-implementation of the 2025 FG-ASUU agreement by the state government.

Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH)