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 […]
Aliyu Urges Northern Leaders to Emulate Sardauna’s Legacy for Regional Development
Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu has called on contemporary leaders in Northern Nigeria to emulate the leadership qualities of the late Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, saying his values remain critical to achieving sustainable development and prosperity in the region. The governor made the call in a message commemorating the anniversary of […]
Christian Media Forum Mourns Imam Abubakar Abdullahi
…Says he was a perfect example of peaceful coexistence and a champion of peace The Christian Media Forum (CMF) is mourning the death of Abubakar Abdullahi, the Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing him as a perfect example of peaceful coexistence. This was expressed in a statement […]
Tinubu Mourns Plateau Cleric Who Sheltered Christians During 2018 Crisis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing him as a courageous servant of God and a symbol of peace and humanity. Imam Abubakar, who died at the age of 92, rose […]
Girl-Child Education: Over 40,000 Kaduna Girls Reached as Uba Sani Moves to Institutionalise Life Skills
The Kaduna State Government has announced that more than 40,000 adolescent girls across the state have been reached through a structured life skills education programme, as Governor Uba Sani moves to institutionalise life skills education across public secondary schools. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, the Governor is set to present […]
Ekaba Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Unity and Renewal in Evboehighae
By Chris Nehikhare Each year, the people of Evboehighae join other Edo South communities in celebrating the Ekaba Festival, an age-long cultural tradition that speaks to our shared history, spirituality, and communal values. More than a festival, Ekaba is a sacred moment of remembrance, thanksgiving, and renewal. Today, I was present in Evboehighae to witness […]