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‘Judges should be superhuman’: The invisible burden behind the bench

When conflict erupts, a disaster occurs, or a political crisis occurs, the courts are one of the few institutions that are expected to remain functional – to ensure the rule of law is maintained. Judges continue to hear criminal cases, seeking to protect constitutional rights and ensure accountability for lawbreakers, often while they work under the same daily pressures as …

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‘I am someone’: Street-savvy youth take their declaration to the UN

The two young leaders, both alumni of Street Child United (SCU), were presenting the 2026 Street Child World Cup United Declaration – a document built around football, and around the campaign message “I Am Someone”. A party, not a pity party Ms Richards grew up facing difficulties at home which took a toll on her mental health and, at times, …

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Benue: Mother, children, others killed in new attacks

No fewer than four people were killed, while many others, including children, sustained varying degrees of injuries following separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ohimini and Ukum local government areas of Benue State. The new wave of violence, which occurred between Friday and Saturday, forced many residents to abandon their homes, while local vigilantes and community members …

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The UN chief hailed Syria’s ‘enabling moment’ on his first visit since the fall of the Assad regime

Calling Syria “today a pillar of Middle East stability”, the UN chief said the country “stand up whenever possible” and urges the international community to seize this opportunity to help rebuild a country that has emerged from more than a decade of conflict. Speaking to journalists alongside Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani, Guterres described his visit as “very meaningful”, rooted in …

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Syria’s hopes for renewal depend on rebuilding trust, lives and livelihoods

Across Syria, the scars of war still linger on communities that have endured years of violence, displacement and loss. But amidst the destruction that has occurred, hope has also begun to take root, hope for security, decent work, functioning schools and hospitals, and a future that makes people from all backgrounds feel like they are part of it. During an …

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The FRSC recovers the weapon from the scene of the incident

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has strengthened its growing role in national security and global road safety leadership following the recovery of a double-barreled pistol from the scene of a road accident in Anambra State and Nigeria’s active participation in the United Nations high-level meeting on improving global road safety in New York. The weapon was recovered on Friday …

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Awaziem leaves for Konyaspor after Nantes’ relegation

BY: Akande David Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem will join Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor from Nantes, with the two clubs close to agreeing a deal worth around €1 million. According to L’Equipe via Tribuna, the 28-year-old is expected to sign a two-year contract, with the option of a further year, once his medical is completed. Awaziem returned to Nantes …

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SERAP sues NNPCL for allegedly failing to account for ₦211 trillion in 2023 budget

Ayomide Awe The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has dragged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the Federal High Court in Abuja over its alleged failure to account for over ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The rights group is seeking a court order compelling the national oil company to explain and disclose documents relating to …

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