By Ebunoluwa Sessou Paradigm Initiative and 12 other civil society organisations have issued a joint communique calling for strong digital rights protections and warnings against internet shutdowns, surveillance and other actions that can undermine transparency and citizen participation in the forthcoming elections. The call was made at the Digital Rights and Elections in Africa Monitor, […]

The recent fire that razed approximately 15 shops at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the precarious existence of Nigerian market traders. The tragedy is particularly poignant because it was preventable. The fire truck meant to contain the blaze had no diesel, leaving traders to watch helplessly as […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Orile-Agege Descendants and Indigenous Awori People of Agege have commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress,APC, for the emergence of Sakiru Enimakure as the party’s candidate for Agege Constituency I,I in the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election. The group also expressed support for the emergence of Gbenga Abiola […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Stakeholders have commended the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups for embracing renewed peace following tensions linked to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State. The Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress also praised Governor Sheriff […]

Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, has urged Nigerians to support the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that the success of the administration’s policies depends on the collective commitment, patience and cooperation of citizens.