A Nigerian male nurse has questioned why male nurses are prevented from entering labour wards in some hospitals while male doctors are allowed to attend to women during childbirth. In a video shared online, he expressed frustration over the practice, claiming that even male nursing interns are denied access to labour w…

…OLASUPO about the hardship he has been facing after losing his job eight years ago, the discrimination that makes it difficult for him to secure another job, how he sleeps in the corridor of a friend’s apartment, and his appeal for public assistance How did you lose one of your legs? I’m from Okan East Local Government…

…are qualified, their parents are Nigerians and they are paying tax. That is a form of discrimination which should be addressed.” She also called for private universities to be included among institutions benefiting from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. Speaking after receiving his award, Okonkwo praised Babalola for…

…burials must be handled by trained teams. Coker also cautioned against rumours, discrimination and stigmatisation, urging residents to share only information from verified public health sources. She said the Ogun State Government would continue to work with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria…

…necessarily infected and should follow public health guidance rather than face stigma or discrimination. With Nigeria now responding to a confirmed case, Africa CDC’s appeal highlights the need for sustained regional coordination, rapid information-sharing and international financing to prevent further spread and stren…

…the need to create an environment where young people could seek help without fear of discrimination or judgment, adding that schools, families and communities had important roles to play in identifying mental health concerns and connecting affected individuals to appropriate support. According to him, the conversation…

…violations of Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freedom of expression and freedom from discrimination. The suit, brought under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009, seeks an order directing TikTok to restore access to users in the affected states and stop imposing what the organisation described a…

…comply fully with NIIRA 2025, called on NAICOM to apply the law consistently and without discrimination, and asked the EFCC to examine any properly lodged complaints independently. It said policyholder protection must remain at the centre of the reform process.Insurance company shuts down office Earlier, Legit.ng repor…

…have charged journalists in Kwara State to expose rights abuses, gender-based violence, discrimination and stigma against vulnerable people, while ensuring that reports protect the dignity and privacy of victims. The stakeholders made the call during a sensitisation meeting on Stigma, Rights Abuse, Gender-Based Violenc…

…victims, accountability for those responsible and equal application of the law without discrimination,” he declared. Assalafi also commiserated with the people of Jega and surrounding communities affected by the incident, expressing sympathy over the losses suffered by residents. He urged political actors to exercise r…

…parties and politicians must publicly condemn any advocacy of hatred or incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence.” Public Outrage Chima Okonkwo, a trader in the nation’s capital said; “What we are seeing from these politicians is pure desperation. They are no longer asking for our votes; they are telling us…

…Sports Village Square, revealed that Mustapha is a member of FIFA’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee, a position that gives him direct exposure to the global football governing body and its administrative framework. Vanguard News The post NFF crisis: FIFA to visit Nigeria; yet to ratify NFF Normalisation C…

…political parties and politicians to publicly reject statements that promote hatred, discrimination, hostility or violence. It called on Nigerian authorities to act decisively, saying any potential impunity must be addressed through a credible investigation into the alleged threat. This comes less than two weeks after…

…such as hospital governance, public health security, HIV prevention, protection and anti-discrimination, and public health standards and regulations. He disclosed that when the health standards regulatory bills became law, the agency would be empowered to prescribe the minimum acceptable standards for all health facili…

…to strengthen the party at the grassroots. He assured them that there would be no discrimination between old and new members, stressing that everyone would be given an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the party. Agbese, who is seeking re-election to the House of Representatives in 2027, has been at the centre…

…which guarantee freedom of association, freedom of residence and protection against discrimination. The ADC also referred to an earlier case involving APC Senator Francis Fadahunsi during the Osun governorship election, claiming he allegedly threatened opposition supporters but was questioned by police and later releas…

…said Nigerians should be allowed to choose their leaders without intimidation or discrimination. Odumakin said: “Nigeria belongs to all of us, and every citizen must be free to support any candidate or political party without intimidation or discrimination. “I am particularly worried about the weaponisation of social m…

…in the exercise to ensure that the grains reach the intended beneficiaries without discrimination or diversion. He said the intervention was designed to provide immediate relief to vulnerable families while complementing his administration’s long-term investments in agriculture and other sectors aimed at reducing food…

…women every weekend A Nigerian lady, Breakthrough Ofure Kimberly, has criticised housing discrimination against single women after watching her male neighbour bring different ladies every weekend. She noted that landlords often refuse to rent to single women because the assume women will constantly bring men over. Acco…

…Africa must be labeled as "xenophobia," warning that avoiding the term masks targeted discrimination.However, South African representatives fiercely rejected the term, arguing that any regional discussion on the matter must focus heavily on unlawful migration and the enforcement of local immigration laws. Watch a clip…

…were instead seen cheering him. ‘Nigeria’s pretence over allegations of persecution and discrimination against Christians had finally come to an end.” According to him, “There is always a day when you will no longer pretend. We have been living in pretence in Nigeria, lying to ourselves that we are together, lying to e…

…to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, movement and freedom from discrimination. Adenola said, "The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, recently declared at a public function that no presidential candidate should campaign in Osun State ahead of the 2027 election except President Bola Tinubu…

…has stirred widespread reactions on social media after sharing his thoughts on discrimination faced by Nigerians abroad while making a controversial remark about the country’s leadership. In a statement circulating online, the singer expressed frustration over how he claims Nigerians are often perceived when presenting…

…experience." The bank denied the Trump Organisation's allegations of political discrimination, arguing that the lawsuit was based on vague and unsupported claims. Responding to the filing, a spokesperson for the Trump Organisation told CNN that "Capital One's after-the-fact attempt to justify its debanking of Trump rel…

…had sought compensation for unfair dismissal, harassment and race and religious belief discrimination following his dismissal for gross misconduct in 2022.Daudet argued that he possesses the gift of prophetic dreams, claiming the colleague had appeared to him months before they met as a muse for his poetry and songwrit…