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The Ekiti State government has announced an outright ban on graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary schools across the state, a move that has sparked mixed reactions from parents and education stakeholders. The ban, which takes effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, was contained in a circular issued by the Office […]

   

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally registered a human rights case brought by Nigerian child rights advocate, Comrade Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  The case, filed under Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/46/25, was lodged on September 19, 2025, and formally registered on September 19,

Notorious bandits leader, Isya Kwashen Garwa, has released 40 additional people in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State following a “peace dialogue” between his group and local authorities, officials at the handover said. The latest release comes just days after 30 people were freed on Wednesday, bringing the total number of released captives to

The Osun State Ministry of Education has announced a ban on elaborate graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils in both private and public schools across the state. In a circular  on Friday, the ministry said the growing trend of elaborate ceremonies for early childhood classes has become a source of concern due to the

A civil rights group, De Advocates for Justice, has condemned the arrest of investigative journalist, Fejiro Oliver, describing it as another attempt by the Nigerian state to silence critical voices and shield the ruling class from accountability. In a statement issued on Friday by its President, Comrade Israel Joe, the group accused the Department of

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that his administration will continue to work in their best interest. Fubara gave the assurance shortly after his arrival at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday. He was warmly received following his return to the state. The governor expressed gratitude to the people for the

A Nigerian woman, Maryam Hussaini-Abdullahi, who was wrongly accused of travelling to Saudi Arabia with a bag filled with marijuana, has been released, SaharaReporters can report. Confirming her release on Friday, her husband, Hussaini Abdullahi, said, “She has been released after all the evidence given by the Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).” He,

Iranian authorities have executed a 52-year-old woman, Zahra Fotouhi, in Tabriz Central Prison for killing her ex-husband, a crime committed amid allegations of domestic violence and harassment.  Zahra, executed at dawn on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, had been arrested five years ago on charges of killing her ex-husband and was detained under a death sentence,

Whistleblowers have accused the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and his son, Shawal Barau Jibrin, of conflict of interest and worker exploitation. According to workers, Shawal manages his father’s firm, Sinti Nigeria Ltd, along with several other companies. Workers allege that the companies have been used as fronts for inflated construction contracts,

Victor Giwa, a human rights lawyer, has been detained by the police, reportedly on the orders of the FCT High Court, for evading arraignment in charge CR/150/25 between himself and Inspector General of Police before the court.  Sources told SaharaReporters on Friday, that Giwa was arrested after meeting with the DCP at Zone 2, where