The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over a surge in sexual violence against minors and worsening human rights conditions across the country, following the release of its first-quarter 2026 dashboard. Presenting the report in Abuja, the Commission disclosed that at least nine cases of sexual assault involving minors were recorded in Niger State between January and March 2026. The data revealed disturbing patterns of abuse, with victims as young as three years old and perpetrators ranging from teenagers to men in their fifties. Kano NHRC Resolves Over 2,200 Complaints Amid Rising Child Abuse Cases In one…
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The House of Representatives has announced the death of one of its members, Rep. Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, describing his passing as a profound loss to the legislature and the nation. Rep. Hassan, who represented the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, died on Friday evening, April 10, 2026, in Abuja after a period of illness. He was 66 years old. Until his death, he served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and was elected into the National Assembly in 2023 under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party. In a statement issued on Saturday by…
Sani Dutsinma The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Bulus Yohanna, has called on the Federal Government and the Kebbi State Government to take swift and decisive measures to restore security, protect lives, and ensure the safe return of displaced persons following a deadly attack in the state. The bishop made the appeal during a press briefing held at Saint Dominic Catholic Church in Yelwa-Yauri, in response to the recent violence in Shanga Local Government Area. Represented by the Diocesan Director of Social Communications, Mathew Kabirat, Bishop Yohanna expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation, noting that displaced persons estimated at…
The Indonesia government has pledged to protect intending pilgrims from rising Hajj costs in 2026, despite mounting global economic pressures driven by surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, disclosed that crude oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel, largely due to tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing in Jakarta, the minister outlined key factors driving up costs, including higher aviation fuel prices, increased war risk insurance premiums, and currency depreciation. He warned that airlines may be forced to reroute flights to avoid conflict zones,…
The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, has embarked on a working visit to Dawakin Kudu Model Primary School and Yankatsari Central Primary School in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), where he rewarded pupils who arrived early to school with essential learning materials. The initiative, according to him, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen punctuality, improve attendance, and instill discipline among pupils and teachers in basic education institutions across the state. Malam Yusuf explained that the exercise also serves as a practical means of assessing punctuality in schools while motivating…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of appeal before the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, challenging the acquittal and discharge of a former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Tuoyo Omatsuli, over an alleged ₦3.6 billion fraud. Also cleared in the judgment are Francis Momoh, Don Parker Properties Limited and Building Associates Limited. The anti-graft agency, in its notice of appeal filed on Thursday, April 9, 2026, through its counsel, Ekene Iheanacho, SAN, faulted the ruling of Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, and anchored its appeal…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on media organisations to uphold ethical standards and promote responsible reportage in support of Nigeria’s fight against corruption and financial crimes. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in a goodwill message at the “VON Forum 2025,” themed “51 Years of Nigeria’s Role in Deepening Democratic Stability in ECOWAS,” held in Abuja. The event was organised by Voice of Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. EFCC Declares Ex Minister Sadiya Umar Wanted in N37bn Scandal The EFCC…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation at a facility described as an “internet fraud academy” in Becki Estate, Karu, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects, said to include two alleged kingpins and several trainees, were apprehended on Thursday, April 9, 2026, while reportedly undergoing tutorials in cyber fraud. Items recovered during the operation include mobile phones, 18 laptop computers, and other electronic gadgets believed to have been used in the illicit activities. Preliminary investigations by the anti-graft agency revealed that some of the trainees were…
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians and the international community that the country remains stable and secure, following a recent advisory by the United States authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja. In a statement, the government described the move as a precautionary measure based on internal protocols, stressing that it does not reflect the overall security situation in Nigeria. It maintained that public institutions across the country remain fully operational, with no disruption to governance, economic activities, or daily life. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the U.S. decision should be…
Bayero University Kano BUK, has urged staff who recently completed the Registry ICT Development Training to effectively apply their newly acquired skills to enhance productivity and service delivery across the institution. The registrar BUK Haruna Aliyu made at call at the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the 2026 training programme. He stressed that the true value of capacity-building initiatives lies in their practical application rather than mere participation. Haruna noted that the increasing reliance on digital systems in modern administration makes ICT competence essential for efficiency and improved institutional performance. The registrar called on participants to demonstrate commitment…