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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the abduction and killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in bandits’ captivity, describing the incident as a grave violation of the fundamental rights to life and personal security. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, the NHRC expressed deep sorrow over the death of the retired military officer despite reported efforts by the Katsina State Government and security agencies to secure his release. Ojukwu described the tragic incident as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for urgent and concrete measures to protect Nigerian children from exploitation, trafficking, violence, child labour, and other forms of abuse. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, made the call ahead of the commemoration of the 2026 International Day of the African Child, stressing that Nigeria’s future depends on children having access to quality education in a safe and supportive environment. Ojukwu urged governments, institutions, communities, and other stakeholders to move beyond promises and take practical steps to safeguard the rights,…

The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, uncovering a camouflaged storage site containing about 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta State. The discovery was made under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following credible intelligence on suspected illegal oil activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was supported by aerial surveillance and…

The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the Federal Government and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic calendar, a public holiday in recognition of the Islamic New Year. In a statement issued to mark the commencement of Hijrah 1448 A.H. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the declaration would promote fairness, justice and religious harmony in the country. Balogun argued that Muharram 1 holds the same significance for Muslims as January…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for continued recognition as political parties in Nigeria. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the parties failed to secure the minimum electoral performance threshold required under the law, particularly the requirement to obtain at least 25 per cent…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured that those responsible for the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar will be brought to justice, as a high-powered military delegation paid condolence visits to his family and the Katsina State Government. The delegation, led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, visited Katsina on Sunday on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to commiserate with the bereaved family and the people of the state over the tragic…