IPI raises alarm over rising media repression in Nigeria
The International Press Institute (IPI), a global body committed to protecting press freedom and the free flow of information, has raised concern over the recent cases of media repression…
Conservationists fight to save Nigeria’s sea turtles from pollution, poachers
September 15, 2025 Plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria’s sea turtles, say conservationists battling to save them. “We’re seeing a drastic…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s major economies hit by high finance costs – Moody’s says
September 15, 2025 Borrowing costs for governments and businesses in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya have risen in the last five years due to policy weaknesses, unfavourable market conditions and…
Peter Obi felicitates Pope Leo XIV at 70: A man of faith, humility, courage
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined the Universal Church in celebrating the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV. In…
Judge transfers Nnamdi Kanu’s motion to CJ for reassignment
Sept. 15, 2025 Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Monday, sent back to the chief judge (CJ), a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader…
UNN bans social activities on campus beyond 6.pm
Sept. 15, 2025 The Management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has banned all social activities on campus beyond 6.pm. The directive is contained in a statement signed by…
7 things Simi Fubara must do as he resumes from suspension, by Azuh Arinze
As Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State steps back into office after a period of suspension, all eyes – within the state and across Nigeria – are fixed on…
NBA demands justice, protection for family of boy allegedly killed by police in Cross River
Sept. 14, 2025 The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has demanded for the protection of the mother of a 22-year-old boy allegedly killed by one of the security aides attached to…
Police rescues 5 abducted children in Adamawa
Sept. 14, 2025 The Adamawa Police Command has rescued five children suspected to have been abducted from Maiduguri in Borno and transported to Mubi town in Adamawa. The Command spokesman,…
Group backs Senator Buba’s peace efforts in northern Nigeria
The Bauchi State Muslim Parliament has endorsed the peace-building efforts of Senator Shehu Buba, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Security and National Intelligence. The group made the…