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 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,

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

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

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has explained why he chose not to challenge in court the six-month suspension of his government under emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025. In a statement issued on Friday, Fubara said he deliberately resisted pressure to question the constitutionality of the President’s intervention, even though