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Friday, February 27, 2026

Rights

February 19, 2026

Gov Alia inaugurates 5,000 cubic-metre water plant for Naka IDPs

Governor Hyacinth Alia has inaugurated a 5,000 cubic-metre-per-day water treatment plant for internally displaced persons in Naka, Gwer West LGA.

IDPs
February 19, 2026

Abuja nurses, midwives decry ‘one-chance’ attack on colleague, demand justice

National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Abuja, Wuse General Hospital, Nyesom Wike

Wike
February 18, 2026

Access to electricity will no longer be privilege in Kaduna: Uba Sani

’We are sending a clear message that access to energy must no longer be the privilege of a few urban centres,” said the governor.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
February 18, 2026

Group says underrepresentation, bias limit girls in STEM

The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology says that challenges such as underrepresentation, bias, and limited access to resources persist for girls studying STEM subjects.

Nigerian Women in Information and Technology
February 18, 2026

Epstein Files: UN rights experts demand accountability, impartial investigation

UN rights experts have expressed concerns that flawed Epstein files’ disclosures undermine accountability for crimes against women and girls.

Epstein files photo
February 18, 2026

Imo: Traveller accuses Tiger Base police officers of assault, theft

“What I want you to do is tell the victim to reach out to this number. I will need his cooperation so I can fish out those responsible,” the police spokesman told Peoples Gazette.

Tiger Base cops
February 18, 2026

NAPTIP reaffirms rights-based approach to anti-trafficking fight

Ms Adamu-Bello said NAPTIP was ready to consolidate gains from the project’s inaugural meeting in August 2025 and expand its reach to transform lives.

NAPTIP agents
February 18, 2026

Kwara Terror Attack: UN Security Council wants perpetrators, sponsors brought to justice

The UN Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attacks on Kwara, in which more than 160 people were murdered.

United Nations Security Council Logo
February 18, 2026

ECOWAS court to partner Nigeria in tackling judgment-related challenges

Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Tuesday, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to constructive engagement with the ECOWAS court.

February 18, 2026

UN mourns U.S. civil rights giant Jesse Jackson

UN secretary-general António Guterres has expressed sadness over the death of Jesse Jackson.

Baptist minister, Jesse Louis Jackson