Amnesty condemns police blockade of ‘Tinubu-Must-Go’ event in Kano
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged blocking of a “Tinubu-Must-Go” event in Kano State, accusing the police of violating the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly. The human rights organisation disclosed this in a post on its X platform on Sunday, saying heavily armed police officers blocked both ends of the road […]
Raw material exports keep Africa poor — Adesina
President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African nations to put an end to the export of raw materials, if the continent was to overcome poverty and underdevelopment.
Meet 9 African leaders who made TIME 100 most influential people list
The TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2025 spotlights African leaders reshaping politics, science, media, and culture.
Teen who stood in front of Peter Obi’s convoy freed after months in Kirikiri
Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the 17-year-old who became a symbol of youthful courage during the 2023 elections after standing in front of the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has regained his freedom after being wrongfully detained for months on a trumped-up charge of armed robbery.
Reps reschedule interactive session with Rivers State Sole Administrator
The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has rescheduled its interactive session with the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), earlier slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks
It comes after Nigeria this month renewed calls for the release of Niger’s deposed president Mohamed Bazoum, who is being held at the presidential palace in Niamey in strict detention.
