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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Rights

September 17, 2026

PTAD pays N9 billion BEC arrears to 4,000 PHCN pensioners

PTAD has paid N9.47 billion in outstanding BEC arrears to 3,958 PHCN pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme.

PTAD
September 17, 2026

Army, Ecobank deepen partnership on troops’ welfare, financial services

The Nigerian Army urged Ecobank Nigeria to develop flexible financial schemes and expand welfare support for officers, soldiers and their families.

Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu
September 17, 2026

UCH ‌Strike: Union demands full reinstatement of pharmacy director

Unionists at the University College Hospital have demanded the immediate and full reinstatement of Adeyinka Isola as the hospital’s director of pharmacy.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
September 17, 2026

International Day of Democracy: Jonathan foundation advocates inclusive governance

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation has called on governments and stakeholders across Africa to prioritise inclusive governance.

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan 1
September 16, 2026

INEC urges PWDs groups to mobilise members for 2027 polls

Mr Amupitan said participation of PwDs in elections was protected under Section 54 of the Electoral Act 2026.

Joash Amupitan.
September 16, 2026

FG to develop national care policy to boost women’s economic potential

The minister said women and girls continue to shoulder a disproportionate share of unpaid care and domestic responsibilities.

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
September 16, 2026

Jealous husband risks five years in prison for assaulting estranged wife

A 45-year-old businessman, Jonathan Sunday, was on Wednesday arraigned before the Kaduna State Magistrate’s Court for assaulting his estranged wife.

Gender Based Violence
September 16, 2026

FCTA reconstitutes ADR committee to accelerate land dispute resolution

The FCTA has reconstituted its ADR committee to ensure faster, transparent and efficient resolution of land disputes.

FCTA
September 16, 2026

Ogun driver arraigned for killing dispatch rider

Ebenezer Oluwaseyi, 22, on Wednesday appeared before the Isabo Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta over the alleged death of a dispatch rider.

Courtroom
September 16, 2026

Centre empowers 300 women with clean cooking skills

Three hundred women in Enugu will benefit from skills and knowledge-acquisition training organised by the Clean Tech Innovation Hub.

Enugu women