…Warns of Chilling Effect on Civic Space The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) has noted with deep concern the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, delivered on 5 May 2026 awarding N100 million (approximately USD 65,000) in damages and N1 million (approximately USD 650) in […]

By Nnasom David Human rights activist and Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, Friday Odeh, has raised concerns over the planned redevelopment of Jabi Lake Recreation Centre in Abuja, calling on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to provide transparency on the agreement and consult affected users of the facility. The concerns followed the defence […]

Obi described robust human capital as the foundation for national development, stressing that investment in education and healthcare was essential to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential.

The former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has applauded the Federal Government’s decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS).

The 30-year-old centre-back, whose previous deal expired at the end of June, has been frequently sidelined by injuries during his time at Camp Nou.

“We are repositioning the NYSC from a mobilisation scheme into a national development platform for skills, employability, productivity and enterprise.”

The FIFA World Cup continues to grow into one of the world’s biggest commercial properties. Fresh figures show its financial value has reached unprecedented levels. New research highlights FIFA’s remarkable commercial success across sponsorship, broadcasting and global marketing. The tournament now generates enormous revenue through multiple income streams while attracting worldwide attention. FIFA World Cup […]

By going ahead without the pontiff’s approval, all six bishops are de facto excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.

Recently, one of our patients who is now a good friend shared her experience. In her words, “I have been putting off the appointment for months. Not because I was afraid of needles, but because I dreaded the process: the long queue, the paper forms, the four-day wait, and then a phone call that told […]

The Kano Hisba Deputy Commander, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, says that the Kano mass wedding is open to both Muslims and Christians that are interested.

…technology no longer optional, Education Minister, Alausa declares By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday declared that Nigeria has reached a defining moment where technology must become the backbone of classroom teaching, warning that the country cannot defeat its alarming learning crisis by relying on outdated, paper-based education systems. Speaking […]

Israel’s defence minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces would remain in self-proclaimed “security zones” established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, without any timeline for withdrawal.

“They were shooting sporadically to scare the people away before taking him and two other members of the church whom they saw with him.

“This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination personnel and other stakeholders, as well as to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination without disruption,” the statement said.

Officials from the United States and Iran will on Wednesday hold indirect technical talks on their deal aimed at ending the Middle East war, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks told AFP.