The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the deadline for the collection
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Nigeria’s child stunting hits 40% as Athena centre demands accountability for nutrition funds
Nigeria’s persistent child malnutrition crisis has come under renewed scrutiny, with the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership demanding stronger accountability mechanisms, performance-based financing and
NHRC raises alarm over child abuse, custodial torture, threats to civic freedoms
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concerns over persistent cases of child abuse, sexual and gender-based violence, alleged torture in detention facilities and
WMO, FG seek private investment to bridge Africa’s weather information gap
Nigeria cites ₦83.2bn flood intervention, targets $500m climate investment as experts warn of critical shortages in weather-observation infrastructure The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the
Amnesty International raises alarm as bandit attacks displace hundreds in Niger, Zamfara
Rights group accuses Nigerian authorities of failing to protect rural communities, warns of looming humanitarian crisis Amnesty International has raised the alarm over escalating bandit
INEC explains exclusion of some governorship candidates from 2027 election list
Commission cites Supreme Court ruling on party membership registers, gives affected parties October 24 deadline to seek redress The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
NHRC launches nationwide drive to protect civic space
Commission trains 37 state coordinators, warns against regulations that undermine fundamental freedoms The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced the nationwide rollout of its
Nigeria mourns 140 migrants killed in Djibouti boat disaster
FG calls for global action against human trafficking, migrant smuggling and root causes of irregular migration The Federal Government has expressed profound sorrow over the
Nigeria demands probe, prosecution over citizen’s death in South African police custody
Consulate alleges torture after drug search yields no contraband, urges authorities to ensure justice The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has demanded a comprehensive and
IJAP seeks tougher sanctions for judges who abuse ex-parte orders
ActionAid backs judicial reforms, warns misuse of interim relief threatens fair hearing and public confidence The Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP) has called on the
