On Thursday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, a peaceful rally was disrupted. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate under the African Action Congress (AAC), accused the Nigeria Police Force of assisting the individuals responsible. Sowore claims that the protesters wanted to bring attention to issues with Nigerian leadership and democratic rights. He said … Read more
No one was acknowledged for championing the “Kudirat Radio” during the June 12 conflict, according to Kayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State. President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the people behind the Kudirat FM initiative, which Fayemi oversaw, and he made it clear that he was not pleased with it. In observance of Democracy Day, … Read more
Instead of sitting on the sidelines, young Nigerians should be involved in shaping their country’s political landscape, according to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. On Thursday, in Abuja, the governor delivered the charge at a Democracy Day lecture held in remembrance of June 12. He claims that institutions are not enough to sustain a democracy; … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia accused members of the Benue State National Assembly Caucus of supporting attacks in the state; the caucus has disputed the accusation. According to Governor Alia, who made the accusation during an interview on national television, “…some politicians who are very functional, and are in the National Assembly, and are in Abuja, are … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the people of Nigeria for sticking together during what it described as temporary hardships. While the nation commemorates Democracy Day in 2025 on June 12, party national publicity secretary Felix Morka made the announcement Thursday in Abuja. By stating their complete backing for President Bola Tinubu’s initiatives, the … Read more
The rainy season has allegedly brought threats from bandit leader Bello Turji to farmers in the Zamfara state area. Turji reportedly stated that farmers can only return to their lands “peacefully” if they had paid the N50 million levy, as reported by security expert Bakatsine in an X post. The people of Tsalaken Gulbi in … Read more
Authorities in Taraba State have announced the arrest of two pastors and multiple members of the UMCN/GMCN for allegedly disobeying a state executive decree that forbade their religious activities. All UMCN/GMCN church buildings were ordered closed by the state government, according to police sources, and this was reportedly in response to a claimed rebellion against … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) should not shut down embassies due to non-payment of ground rent, according to activist lawyer Femi Falana. If the FCTA, headed by Minister Nyesom Wike, were to lock off Nigeria’s embassies in Abuja, a major diplomatic crisis would ensue, Falana said. The FCTA has begun the process of sealing … Read more
at order to address the increasing problem of “sex-for-marks” at Nigerian universities, the Independent Commission on Prohibition of Corruption (ICPC) has promised a robust collaboration with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA). During a courteous visit by the FIDA Niger State Chapter, Mr. Kennedy Ebhotemey, the ICPC State Coordinator, stressed the Commission’s preparedness to … Read more
A suspected IED in Sokoto and Kebbi states has killed six males and injured three women. The perpetrators are thought to be members of the recently created Lakurawa terrorist group. Some were worried about the group’s rising profile after the event in Gwabro village, Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State. The terrible occurrence took place … Read more