A Jigawa High Court has sentenced Abubakar Muhd to death by hanging for raping a 15-year-old boy. The landmark ruling under the VAPP Law includes a N5 million compensation order. Read the full details.
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
A Nigerian lady's viral TikTok video reveals how vendors are asking customers to use 'loan refund' in bank transfer descriptions to evade new 2026 tax laws, sparking a major online debate.
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
NDLEA intercepts cocaine, ketamine, and skunk in major operations across Lagos, Oyo, Borno, and other states. 22 Indian crew members and a female kingpin arrested. Read the full details of the agency's crackdown.
A Nigerian man shares his experience after sending over N1 million under the new tax law, clarifying there were no extra deductions. Read his story and public reactions.
Okafor Oluchukwu Charity shares a harrowing account of alleged abuse by her sister-in-law during her early marriage, starting at age 19. Read her full story and the impact of such family conflicts.
A Nigerian man's viral questions about the 2026 tax reform have ignited a fierce debate on fairness, government benefits, and who should pay. Read the full story.
A Nigerian man's viral post reveals his barber adding a 7.5% VAT charge from January 1, 2026, sparking debate on the new tax law's reach. Read more about the public reaction.
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for new lawyers in Nigeria has divided the legal profession. Explore the arguments from senior advocates and young graduates.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede's Christmas message urges Nigerians to embrace love, light, and hope. He calls for a united fight against corruption and support for Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to build a stronger nation.
Hadiza Aliyu's Foundation distributed food items to over 150 persons with disabilities in Abuja's Karmajiji colony, easing hardship and spreading festive joy. Read about their empowerment mission.
A new NHRC report reveals Yobe and Benue have the highest internally displaced persons in Nigeria, with children making up 82% of the 9,290 IDPs recorded. Read the full findings.
The Society for the Welfare of the Blind, backed by SC Johnson, provided essential tools to visually impaired students in Lagos to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read how this initiative is changing lives.
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking ordeal of spending eight years studying law at a university only to be told he is not a student and denied his certificate. Read his full story and public reactions.
The Society for the Welfare of the Blind, supported by SC Johnson, provides computers, guide canes, and more to 10 students to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read how this initiative is changing lives.
African feminist movements unite across borders to confront sexual violence as a human rights crisis. A new solidarity network launches to demand justice for survivors and push for the ratification of the AU-CEVAWG convention. Read more.
Emma Nightingale, 36, charged with murder of mother Lorna, 70, after both were reported missing for months. Found safe in September, tragedy struck in December. Read the full story.
UK government unveils a £20 million strategy to train teachers in combating misogyny and violence against women. New measures target harmful online influences and 'nudification' tools.
The Canadian High Commission and Nigeria's First Lady advocate for enhanced rights and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities, spotlighting artist Kanyeyachukwu's inspiring journey. Join the call for an accessible society.
Lafarge Africa Plc, with partners LSETF and Tunde Onakoya, celebrates beneficiaries of its Disability-to-Ability programme, training 100 PWDs in Lagos for self-reliance. Read more.
Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim announces legal reforms to tackle digital violence, as 8 in 10 GBV cases involve minors. The 2025 No Tolerance March united voices across 19 states.
THT HMO marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a heartfelt visit to Bethesda Home and School for the Blind in Mushin, providing gifts and pledging ongoing support for the visually impaired students.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 9,500 persons with disabilities with N200,000 business grants each. The initiative, launched on International Day of PWDs, is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has firmly rejected calls from US-linked figures for Nigeria to outlaw Shariah, warning it crosses a constitutional red line. Read the full statement.
Simon Samson Ibrahim, 7, disappeared in Bachure, Adamawa. His father reports no updates from police after 5 days, amid rising cases of missing persons in the state.
NAPTIP and ICMPD held a capacity-building workshop in Lagos to enhance strategies against human trafficking and violence. The event focused on tackling tech-driven crimes and improving inter-agency collaboration.
Islamic cleric Sheik Gumi's public prayer against those enabling Nigeria's insecurity has ignited fierce reactions online, with many labeling him a 'bandits apologist'. Read the full story and see the social media exchanges.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative disbursed N200,000 grants to 250 Persons with Disabilities in Ogun State to mark World Disability Day. Read how this boosts inclusive growth.
Governor Sanwo-Olu pledges to uphold UN Convention on disability rights at Lagos event. Over 200 assistive devices distributed to enhance inclusion in transport, education, health, and tech.