Abakaliki: The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Nwankpu James, a self-styled prophet, for allegedly abusing and humiliating a child accused of witchcraft. The Commissioner of Police, Mrs Hope Okafor,…
PART FIVE: Political Shari’a Mass weddings in Northern Nigeria have become a recurring spectacle: governors sponsor ceremonies, dowries are paid, household items are distributed, and hundreds of couples are ushered…
Iran’s rulers are tightening their grip on a restless nation, combining brutal executions with the recruitment of children into the country’s war effort. On Wednesday, 18‑year‑old guitarist Amirhossein Hatami was…
Gbenga Adamolekun Jigawa: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has emphasised the need for ethical reporting on children to safeguard their future, particularly amid prevailing challenges in Northern Nigeria. The…
New York: The United Nations has issued an urgent call for immediate, stronger solidarity and unwavering political will to eliminate racial discrimination worldwide, as leaders marked the International Day for…
Lagos: Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a stern warning that the state task force will be dissolved if any of its personnel are found…
Abuja: Iran has called for justice and lasting peace for Palestinians as the world marked Quds Day, observed annually on the last Friday of Ramadan. Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi…
The project to expand protected areas and boost tourism was cancelled in 2024 following human rights abuse allegations. Kehinde Adegoke | ICIJ Villagers in Tanzania have filed a formal grievance…
Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State against the Independent Corrupt Practices and…
New York: Rapporteurs at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) reported that conflict-related sexual violence against women, as documented in their recent findings, increased…