Buhari directs NASENI to bridge gaps in COVID-19 research, technology
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja directed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to work towards bridging the gaps in research and […]
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Sunday Igboho and the Yoruba Nation, By Reuben Abati
In the past week, in the South Western part of Nigeria, we have been treated to stories of conflicts in Ondo and Oyo States between […]
Nigeria: Divided in Flesh, United in Spirit, By Hassan Gimba
This article, first published in 2018, speaks to the ruckus kicked up in the polity by recent comments of prominent political and religious figures once […]
Some Trump mistakes Biden shouldn’t repeat, By Ismail Misbahu
One American writer, Stephen M.R. Covey wrote in his book: “The Speed of Trust”, that “there is one thing that is common to every individual, […]
Expelling Pastoralists from Forests that Kill, By Jibrin Ibrahim
My column of 12th September 2016 was entitled “Forests that Kill and Destroy: Rural Banditry in Northern Nigeria.” I was reporting on a seminar […]
Caution on Divisive Campaigns and National Security Challenges
By Salihu Moh. Lukman Progressive Governors Forum Abuja The section of our manifesto – APC – An Honest Contract with Nigeria, outlined our challenge as […]
Media Rights Agenda launches project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the launch of its project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists, warning that those who unjustifiably threaten or […]
Female Participation in Ondo State Elections, By Victoria Manya, Tracy Keshi and Dr Akinyinka Akinyoade
FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN ONDO STATE ELECTIONS NIGERIA October 2020 Download Full Report In pdf Abstract In this study we examine the democratic participation of women […]
UPDATE: Stakeholders seek Buhari’s intervention in Kwara APC crisis
A group, Critical Stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and the party’s leadership to intervene in the […]
Ungoverned Spaces: Why Communities Must Fight Back, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Nigeria is facing the most serious security challenge in its history. It is facing an even bigger challenge of social disintegration, anomie, signalling the […]
The ‘American Coup’ and Nigeria’s #Endsars protest: Two Ugly Twins
By Yakubu Shendam Oh how the mighty have fallen, is a phrase used to describe the failure or decline in status of a person, group, […]
SERAP drags FG to UN over arbitrary detention, torture of Sowore, others
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent “an urgent complaint to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention over the arbitrary detention, […]
‘Probe missing N3.8bn in health ministry, NAFDAC, others’, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar […]
Reps ‘never apologized’ to presidency over invitation to Buhari – Official
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has debunked media reports that it has apologized to the presidency for an invitation asking President Muhammadu Buhari to brief members […]
Insecurity: Disclose security votes spending for 2021, SERAP tells Buhari, 36 governors
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information requests to President Muhammadu Buhari and 36 state governors urging them to “disclose details […]
Don’t call for violent overthrow of govt, FG urges religious leaders
(Press Release) The Federal Government has urged religious leaders in the country to refrain from stoking the embers of hatred and disunity, warning that […]
Omo-Agege preaches peace at Christmas
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Yuletide celebrations to renew their commitment to […]
Shocking video as Katsina billionaire Mangal donates campaign vehicles to Bazoum, presidential candidate in Niger Republic
Watch Video: https://youtu.be/Dx_6q4URwoM Renowned Katsina Billionaire, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal has donated over a hundred campaign vehicles in support of the presidential election bid of a […]
Shell dismisses purported takeover of Kidney Island asset
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has dismissed the purported takeover of Kidney Island asset of the SPDC Joint Venture in Port […]
ASUU suspends 9-month old strike conditionally
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it has suspended its nine months old strike conditionally. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU President, said this during […]
Domestic violence: Taraba Assembly proposes strict penalty against offenders
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Following the widespread of domestic violence and violence against vulnerable sections in the country, a Bill prohibiting violence and discrimination against […]
SERAP asks Buhari to stop NIN registration, withdraw threat to block SIM cards
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, and Director-General of the […]
How to build the barricade: Lessons from #EndSARS 2020, By Jaye Gaskia
[NOTES FOR A PRESENTATION AS A PANELIST AT THE 2020 PRO-DEMOCRACY SUMMIT ON THE OVERARCHING THEME OF “FROM MOMENT TO MOVEMENT: SUSTAINING POPULAR POWER BEYOND […]
COVID-19: Tambuwal goes into self-isolation
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, says he has gone into self isolation after having contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19. Tambuwal […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah : Blessed is the dead, By Issa Aremu
Having witnessed the passing of most loved ones in quick succession in recent times, (mother, wife, relatives and comrades alike) I had appreciated that […]