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 […]
Uganda Maintains Social Media Ban After Election
Ugandan authorities have lifted a nationwide internet blackout while maintaining a strict ban on social media platforms following the re-election of President Yoweri Museveni. ALSO READ: Sokoto Holds Special Prayers for Nigeria’s Peace and Unity The internet was restored on Sunday, January 18, 2026, just hours after Museveni was declared the winner of his seventh […]
SERAP Sues Governors And Wike Over Billions In Security Votes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s 36 state governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. ALSO READ: Christian Media Forum Mourns Imam Abubakar Abdullahi The suit, filed on Friday, January 16, 2026, seeks to compel the officials to account for billions of naira spent as “security votes” since May […]
Beyond Illustration: The Trajectory of Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko’s Political Theory and Practice – A Defining Force For Success
By Suleiman Adamu Sokoto The political dynamics of Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sarkin Yamman Daular Usmaniyya) transcend superficial interpretation and casual misapprehension. Much like the logic of cybernetics—where systems respond, adapt, and self-correct—Wamakko’s journey into political theory and practice represents an uncommon fusion of intellect, strategy, and experiential governance. Political theory and political skill are, indeed, […]
Sokoto Holds Special Prayers for Nigeria’s Peace and Unity
The Sokoto State Government on Friday organized a special prayer session seeking peace, unity and national development in Nigeria, amid ongoing security and socio-economic challenges facing the country. The prayer session was held at the Sultan Bello Jumu’at Mosque in Sokoto, shortly after the weekly Jumu’at prayers, as part of efforts to promote peaceful […]