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July 29, 2026

UNICEF, Nigerian military move to strengthen child protection during operations

Mr Hedima said children remained the most vulnerable victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crises.

Troops and UNICEF logo
July 29, 2026

NHRC records 276 rights violations in Adamawa

The National Human Rights Commission says it recorded 276 human rights violations in Adamawa from January to June.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
July 29, 2026

‎Remi Tinubu urges NBA president Badejo-Okusanya to pave way for aspiring women

‎The first lady urged Ms Badejo-Okusanya to use her term to create a footprint that would enable more women to earn people’s trust for leadership positions.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya
July 29, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: Tinubu will press for compensation from South Africa, says minister

“Whether they are regular or irregular, they are human beings. Criminals also have a right to life. You cannot hound and kill them…,” the foreign minister said.

Sola Enikanolaiye
July 28, 2026

Alleged Defamation: AGF leads prosecution in Sowore’s trial

Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney general of the federation, on Tuesday appeared for the prosecution in the trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters.

SOWORE IN COURT
July 28, 2026

Police make arrests in Plateau mob killing

The police command in Plateau has arrested three persons over the alleged mob killing of a 25-year-old man in Jos.

July 28, 2026

Tinubu govt demands end to violent attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

Nigeria has urged South Africa to take decisive action against persistent attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals, insisting perpetrators must face justice.

July 28, 2026

Husband, wife kill friend’s lover

The spokesman for the police command in Kano said three suspects were arrested, including the couple and one other person, in connection with Mr Auwal’s killing.

Female police officers
July 28, 2026

Jilted girlfriend cuts off lover’s penis over plans to marry another woman

The police command in Kano has arrested a 25-year-old woman for allegedly cutting off her boyfriend’s penis.

Doctors performing surgery