The Borno Option(s) By Ibrahim Mustapha Modu
Until the constitution of Nigeria is amended to accommodate zoning, and despite the major parties being favourably disposed to zoning, anyone can vie for any […]
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Alternative facts: The epidemic worse than Covid-19, By Osmund Agbo
The mere fact that a boatload of eligible American voters found enough reason to queue behind an intemperate, race-baiting shambolic schmuck, tells the story […]
Rising tide of insecurity in the North: Katsina in focus, By Ismail Misbahu
“Peace is not everything but everything is nothing without peace” ~ Willy Brandt, 1971. From Borno to Zamfara to Katsina — the trajectory has always […]
Attack Drones: DHQ disowns Defence News Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters, Abuja has disowned a news report on its alleged acquisition of 8 state-of-the-art armed attack drones last week, published […]
No protester was killed at Dangote refinery, says Traditional ruler
The traditional ruler of the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos state, Oba Olumuyiwa Ogunbekun, has debunked media reports that alleged a protester was shot dead […]
#EndSARS: SERAP, 365 Nigerians ask court to reject ‘suit on Twitter shut down’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 365 concerned Nigerians have filed an application before the Federal High Court, Abuja, asking the court to […]
Buhari, good governance will silence social media, By Fredrick Nwabufo
No government is short of opposition. In a democracy, the residence of an animated opposition signals the buoyancy of the system. Where there is democracy, […]
Nigeria: Authorities must stop attempts to cover up Lekki Toll Gate massacre – Amnesty International
(Amnesty International Statement) The Nigerian authorities’ must end their attempts to cover up the Lekki Toll Gate massacre, Amnesty International said, as it released a […]
Helicopters flying over Kaduna town are on operational missions -Official
The Kaduna State Government has stated that there is no cause for alarm about the persistent presence of military helicopters in the skies over Kaduna. […]
Seadogs condemn NBC sanction on Arise TV, others
Members of National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, have come out to strongly condemn the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for the sanctioning of privately […]
NEC urges CACOVID to explain status of palliatives donated to states
The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged the leadership of the Coalition Against COVID-19(CACOVID) to come out with an independent statement on the status of […]
Group condemns use of force against protesters, slams looting
A group, the New Nigeria Project, NNP, has condemned the use of force against peaceful protesters while it slammed the mayhem unleashed by […]
Exercise Crocodile Smile has no link with #EndSARS protest – Army
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army has said that the Excerse Crocodile Smile VI has nothing to do with the ongoing ENDSARS protest. This was […]
Army announces nationwide exercise, includes cyber warfare
The Nigerian Army says it is set to start its annual Exercise Crocodile Smile which is traditionally conducted in the last quarter of the […]
Promotion of peace, intercultural dialogue solution to Nigeria’s challenges – CSO
By Chimezie Godfrey Promotion of peace and intercultural dialogue among youths and students is important in tackling security, economic and social challenges facing Nigeria, says […]
An honour badly timed, By Alexander Mayo
This week, social media was awash with stories of Borno State House of Assembly honouring Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ibrahim Mohammed, former commander […]
It’s NOT about Dismantling SARS, It’s about Democratising Nigeria, By Jibrin Ibrahim
What we know about 21st century revolts are that the youth are its key actors, it starts on the social media, it then moves […]
Nigeria’s Cyber crime Act, others ‘put online journalists at risk’ – CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists has enjoined online publishers in Nigeria to rise against the Cybercrime Act, noting that journalists publishing online are vulnerable to […]
NEC to Governors: Take charge of Police tactical units
*JUDICIAL PANELS OF INQUIRY FORMED TO INVESTIGATE POLICE BRUTALITY IN ALL STATES, FCT *PANELS HAVE 6 MONTHS TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT *COUNCIL ALSO DIRECTS SPECIAL FUND […]
#ENDSARS: Have our children gone mad? By Azu Ishiekwene
You’ll have to go back nearly a decade to find anything resembling what has been happening across the country in the last one week. Back […]
#EndSARS: PDP hails SARS dissolution, seeks overhaul of Police
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday welcomed the dissolution of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police and called on President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Polaris Bank delights staff, customers on Customer Service Week
Polaris Bank has joined the rest of the world to mark the 2020 Customer Service Week by celebrating its customers and staff for their patronage […]
Munir Ja’afaru congratulates new Emir of Zazzau
A traditional title holder in Zazzau Emirate Council, Alhaji Muhammad Muniri Ja’afaru has congratulated Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli on his appointment as the new […]
Nigerian Technopreneurs Launch Myclinic.ng Mobile App for Medical Consultation
A team of Nigerian technicians, entrepreneurs, medical doctors and pharmacists has launched Myclinic.ng, a healthcare solution that enables families and individuals to access high-quality healthcare […]
AFRICMIL, Partners to Publish Book on Nigeria at 60
The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) and partners—Government of Ekiti State, Premium Times Books, Yiaga Africa, Sahara Reporters, Oak TV, CDD, Enough […]