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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Rights

February 4, 2026

Lagos seeks thorough investigation to prosecute SGBV perpetrators

The Lagos government has restated the need for thorough and well-coordinated investigations to ensure the successful prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence.

Lagos State Ministry of Justice building
February 4, 2026

Army, NAFRC partner to advance troops’ welfare, post-service empowerment

Army chief Waidi Shaibu stated this during a meeting with the commandant of NAFRC, Nnaemeka Ilo, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, according to a statement.

Armed Soldiers
February 4, 2026

Jigawa: NAPTIP says 147 trafficking victims rescued

NAPTIP says it rescued 147 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa in 2025.

NAPTIP agents
February 3, 2026

NAPTIP, Taraba govt return trafficked children to families

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has reunited 10 trafficked minors with their families.

Taraba governor, Agbu Kefas
February 3, 2026

Spain to ban social media access for children under 16

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said on Tuesday at the World Government Summit in Dubai that access to social media for minors under 16 would be banned.

Pedro Sanchez [Photo Credit: Politico]
February 3, 2026

Trump government sued for immigrant visa ban on Nigeria, 74 other countries

The State Department in January paused immigrant visa processing from 75 countries “whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates”.

U.S. President Donald
February 3, 2026

Sanwo-Olu govt to prosecute, jail Lagosians wearing beaded crowns, shoes, using unapproved chieftaincy titles

The government said section 21, paragraphs 2(a-d) and Section 23, Paragraphs (a & b) prohibited the assumption of royal titles and the use of royal paraphernalia.

Sanwo-Olu
February 3, 2026

Labour, FCT minister resolve dispute as workers resume duty

The workers had embarked on the strike on January 19 over unresolved grievances, including welfare issues and alleged high-handedness.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
February 3, 2026

Nasarawa community asks Gov Sule to construct Ezhiba-Akpata road

The Ezhiba community has appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to construct over five kilometres of the Ezhiba/Akpata road to improve residents’ standard of living.

Abdullahi Sule
February 2, 2026

Yelwata Massacre: FG re-arraigns alleged terrorists on amended charge

FG, on Monday, amended the charge against nine suspected terrorists who allegedly attacked Yelwata in Benue, where about 150 persons were killed.

Yelwata massacre