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Friday, July 31, 2026

Rights

July 31, 2026

CSO unveils AI tracker against online gender violence

She said the initiative was aimed at creating a safer online environment.

Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement
July 31, 2026

NAPTIP intensifies anti-trafficking campaigns in Jigawa

Mr Turajo said Jigawa remained a source and major international transit route for human trafficking to Europe and the Middle East.

NAPTIP
July 31, 2026

African leaders push greater collaboration on women’s empowerment

Stakeholders urged stronger collaboration among African countries to advance women’s rights.

July 31, 2026

UNICEF, WHO call for stronger breastfeeding support

UNICEF and WHO urged countries to strengthen breastfeeding support to ensure every child receives the healthiest possible start in life.

Breastfeeding mother
July 31, 2026

Lagos trains marriage registrars to curb domestic violence

The Lagos government has trained marriage registrars on effective premarital counselling to help couples build stable homes and prevent domestic violence.

Training marriage registrars
July 30, 2026

CITAB rejects Lagos’ proposed special number plates for persons living with disabilities

The group stated that the government is out of touch with the realities faced by most disabled people.

CITAB
July 30, 2026

Kazaure residents revive rainwater harvesting

Some residents of Kazaure council area of Jigawa have revived the traditional practice of harvesting rainwater to supplement their household water supply.

Jigawa locals
July 30, 2026

Khomeini Fatwa: Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terrorism, attempted murder in 2022 stabbing

Hadi Matar was convicted of terrorism and attempted murder of Indian-British novelist Salman Rushdie.

Khomeini, Rushdie
July 30, 2026

UN Security Council renews sanctions against Central African Republic entities

The Security Council on Wednesday extended for a year the sanctions against non-state armed groups and other individuals undermining peace in the Central African Republic.

Central African Republic violence
July 30, 2026

Southern Kaduna Killings: Terrorists must not derail Kaduna’s peace, says HURIWA

The group noted that those behind the attacks were seeking to reverse the fragile gains already recorded in restoring confidence across the state.

Southern Kaduna residents