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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Rights

March 17, 2026

Marshall Abubakar: Judges don’t have power to order lawyer to kneel down in court, NBA declares

Afam Osigwe, NBA president, in a statement on Tuesday, stated, “No judge has the power to order a lawyer to kneel in court.”

Marshall Abubakar
March 17, 2026

Many practising FGM in parts of Nigeria, says Wellspring Outreach

The Wellspring Outreach raised concern over the continued practice of female genital mutilation in parts of the country despite laws against the harmful practice.

Female Genital Mutilation
March 17, 2026

Women solicit investments in gender-responsive water governance

The executive director of the UN Women, Sima Bahous, has urged governments worldwide to invest in gender-responsive water governance, financing, and services

UN Women executive director Sima Bahous (Credit: UN)
March 17, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, U.S., others to eradicate hatred for Muslims

Mr Guterres on Monday urged countries to “work together” and eradicate a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, calling for a rejection of “the narratives of fear and exclusion”.

KANO MUSLIMS
March 16, 2026

FIDA calls for review, strengthening of laws to curb gender-based violence

FIDA has called for continuous review and strengthening of gender-responsive legislation to effectively prevent GBV in the country.

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria
March 16, 2026

Edo: Igbinedion school bully’s parents write victim, apologise

The family of one of the bullies at the Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City has written an apology to the institution and the victim.

Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City
March 16, 2026

Nigerian Muslims, others should be protected against islamophobia: UN Secretary-General

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has urged governments and communities worldwide to intensify efforts to combat Islamophobia and protect Muslims.

Nigerian Muslims praying; Guterres
March 14, 2026

Benue varsity ASUU threatens strike over salary arrears, pension irregularities

The body said several attempts to engage the university administration on the issues have so far produced no concrete commitments.

Father Adasu University, Makurdi (FAUM)
March 13, 2026

Women, children paying price of Afghanistan, Pakistan conflicts: UN

“We continue to call for an immediate cessation in hostilities to prevent further loss of civilian life,” the mission stated.

Children affected by Afghanistan-Pakistan conflicts
March 13, 2026

Missing Nigerian, Kenyan women found dead in UK waters raise concerns

“There has been speculation online about whether someone could be targeting Black people, particularly Black women,” the group said.

Photos of the missing Black women