The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi and other party leaders in Benin City, describing the incident as a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the attackers allegedly followed Obi and members of the ADC from the […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The West Africa Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has welcomed the Federal High Court judgment that awarded N30 million in damages to activist Omoyele Sowore, describing the decision as a clear warning to security agencies and a boost for citizens’ rights. In a statement signed by its Regional Coordinator, […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has launched an ambitious reform agenda aimed at tackling the out-of-school children crisis through expanded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), integration of the Almajiri system, and strengthened access to quality basic education. The reforms were unveiled at a high-level media dialogue on out-of-school children […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged health officials across Borno state to desist from unethical practices, including overbilling, bribery, diversion of drugs, and nepotism in staff recruitment under the guise of tribe or religion. The Resident Anti-corruption Commissioner in charge of Borno and Yobe states, […]

A coalition of industrial unions and workers under the umbrella of the Working People Movement for Good Governance, WPMGG, has called on political leaders across Nigeria to ensure that governance translates into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens rather than remain confined to policy documents and campaign rhetoric.