Arrest of Soweto, Protesters Sparks Outcry Over Forced Demolitions in Lagos
By Ehis Agbon | Abuja, Nigeria Fresh concerns over civil liberties and forced evictions in Lagos State have emerged following the arrest of prominent activist, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, and several other protesters during a peaceful demonstration at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The protesters, drawn from waterfront and low-income communities including Makoko, Ajegunle, […]
STAKEHOLDERS GATHER IN KADUNA TO REIMAGINE EDUCATION THROUGH YOUTH CO-CREATION
In a major move to tackle the deepening learning crisis in Northern Nigeria, the Kaduna Basic Education Accountability Mechanism (KADBEAM) and the Kaduna Local Government Accountability Mechanism (KADLGAM), in partnership with Bëtá Nigeria, hosted a high-level workshop on Thursday, January 29, 2026. ALSO READ: RHA initiative gets State, LGs Coordinators in Sokoto state as Ambassadors, […]
RHA initiative gets State, LGs Coordinators in Sokoto state as Ambassadors, mobilisers
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A formal appointment and inauguration of a Coordinators and Local Governments line Ambassadors of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been conducted with Alhaji Haruna S. Adiya as the State Coordinator to drive the initiative in the caliphate. The initiative is aimed at bracing strategic massive mobilisation […]
TINUBU IN ANKARA: DIPLOMATIC TALKS CONTINUE AFTER MINOR MISSTEP
The Presidency has dismissed concerns regarding President Bola Tinubu’s health after he briefly lost his balance during a ceremonial welcome in Ankara on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. ALSO READ: OBI CUBANA BREAKS SILENCE AMID APC BACKLASH Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga clarified that the President “merely stumbled” after stepping on a metal object on the floor […]
KENYAN CULT LEADER PAUL MACKENZIE FACES NEW CHARGES OVER 52 ADDITIONAL DEATHS
Paul Mackenzie, the self-proclaimed pastor at the center of the Shakahola forest massacre, is facing a fresh wave of charges following the deaths of 52 more followers in a separate village. ALSO READ: KADUNA 2026: YOUTH POLICY SHIFT TOWARDS “DIGITAL-GREEN” ECONOMY AS GOVT OPENS DOORS FOR INNOVATION Already in custody since his 2023 arrest—which followed […]
KADUNA 2026: YOUTH POLICY SHIFT TOWARDS “DIGITAL-GREEN” ECONOMY AS GOVT OPENS DOORS FOR INNOVATION
KADUNA, Nigeria— In a move to transform Kaduna State’s massive youth population into an economic powerhouse, stakeholders gathered on Monday, January 26, 2026, for the Civic Space Policy Dialogue. The event, held at the Kaduna State University (KASU), focused on a pivotal theme: “Harnessing Kaduna Demographic Dividend: Mainstreaming the Digital-Green Twin Transition into the State […]
OP-ED: An Open Letter To Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, By Nasiru Jagaba
Power Without Conscience, Silence Without Shame, Blood Without Justice Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Your recent outbursts about an alleged “silent war against the Muslim North” would deserve serious engagement if they were not built on selective outrage, dangerous amnesia, and a deeply troubling record of governance marked by exclusion, repression, and unanswered bloodshed. You did […]
UNITED STATES URGES NIGERIA TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTION FOR CHRISTIANS
The United State Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has called on the Nigerian government to intensify its efforts to protect Christian communities, noting that recent attacks underscore the urgent need for more decisive action. ALSO READ: TINUBU APPOINTS NEW ENVOYS TO UNITED STATES, UK, AND FRANCE While acknowledging some recent progress, Hooker emphasized […]
TINUBU APPOINTS NEW ENVOYS TO UNITED STATES, UK, AND FRANCE
President Bola Tinubu has approved the strategic deployment of three ambassador-designates to represent Nigeria in France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. ALSO READ: Former Burkina Faso Leader Damiba Arrested And Expelled From Togo In a statement released on Thursday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, it was confirmed that Ambassador Ayodele Oke has been […]
Former Burkina Faso Leader Damiba Arrested And Expelled From Togo
Former Burkinabe transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has been arrested in neighboring Togo and expelled after being tried for “attempted destabilisation” of the current government in Burkina Faso. ALSO READ: Senegal Defeats Morocco To Win Afcon Title Amid Penalty Drama Damiba, who rose to power in a January 2022 coup before being ousted by Captain […]