The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the immediate removal of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Service Chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies following the reported abduction of students during a National Examinations Council (NECO) examination at Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The group said the latest attack, which reportedly left a teacher dead, another injured and several students abducted, demonstrated the failure of the country’s security architecture despite repeated government assurances that insurgents had been substantially degraded. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Coordinator,…
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of frustrating its participation in the 2027 electoral process by allegedly withholding access credentials required for the nomination of its candidates. The allegation comes as the opposition party battles to preserve its legal status following a recent Federal High Court judgment in Lokoja that set aside an earlier order directing INEC to register the party. NDC officials claim that before the court ruling, the party had taken steps to upload details of candidates who emerged from its internal nomination process but was unable to complete the exercise…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja A road accident involving members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kogi State has reignited concerns over the welfare and safety of journalists, with the union calling for a comprehensive insurance scheme to protect media practitioners exposed to occupational hazards. The Kogi State Council of the NUJ said the crash, which occurred along the Obajana Road on Saturday while journalists were returning from an official assignment, highlighted the vulnerability of media professionals who routinely travel long distances and operate under risky conditions in pursuit of news. In a statement signed…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone D (North Central), Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh, has expressed gratitude to God for sparing the lives of members of the Correspondents’ Chapel involved in a road accident in Kogi State. In a message issued on Sunday, Momohjimoh described the survival of all the journalists as a remarkable act of divine mercy, noting that the accident could easily have resulted in fatalities. The zonal NUJ leader said although the union was deeply saddened by the incident, members remained thankful that no life was lost despite the severity…
By Our Correspondent The Executive Director of the Initiative for Youth Awareness on Migration, Immigration, Development and Reintegration (IYAMIDR Nigeria), Solomon Okoduwa, has called on First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to champion policies that create sustainable economic opportunities for young Nigerians rather than promoting what he described as “survival strategies.” In an open letter addressed to the First Lady on Sunday, Okoduwa expressed concern over recent comments encouraging self-reliance through small-scale ventures such as akara production, arguing that while such businesses have sustained many families, they should not be presented as the pinnacle of economic aspiration for Nigeria’s youth. The youth…
Subject: “When Did Akara Become a National Economic Plan? A Nation Asking for Opportunity Should Not Be Offered Survival as a Dream.” By Solomon Okoduwa Executive Director, Initiative For Youth Awareness on Migration, Immigration, Development and Reintegration [IYAMIDR Nigeria] Benin City, Edo State | Sunday June 28, 2026 Your Excellency, Mama Nigeria, I write to you today as a son of this land, as a stakeholder in her future, and as someone who meets hundreds of Nigerian youth every month who are tired of being told to “manage.” I read your recent remarks with a heavy heart. I do not…
By Umar Egbunu Muhammed, Lafia The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has rewarded outstanding winners of the 2026 COAS Literary Competition with cash prizes, underscoring the Nigerian Army’s commitment to promoting reading culture, intellectual development and patriotism among young Nigerians. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the Nigerian Army’s 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, Nasarawa State, as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration scheduled for July 6. Represented by the Commander of the 4 Special Forces Command, Major General Hilary Nzan Awolo, the COAS said the literary competition was…
The leadership of the Kogi West for Tinubu and Karimi Re-election Project (KW-TAKREP) has described Senator Sunday Karimi’s victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary as a decisive rejection of political oppression and a triumph of the people’s collective will. Speaking on behalf of the group, Kogi-based cleric and political activist, Stanley Ajileye, said the outcome of the primary election demonstrated the power of unity and grassroots mobilisation in the face of what he described as attempts to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people. In a statement titled “Vox Populi, Vox Dei: The Voice of the People…
A coalition of more than 300 civil society organisations has urged the Nigerian Senate to withhold confirmation of former Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Vice-Chancellor, Abayomi Sunday Fasina, as an ambassadorial nominee, citing unresolved allegations of sexual harassment, abuse of office and workplace victimisation. The coalition, led by Womanifesto and supported by prominent advocacy groups and activists, submitted a petition to the Senate ahead of the screening of ambassadorial nominees, calling for the suspension of Fasina’s confirmation until all pending criminal and civil cases against him are determined by the courts. Among the signatories to the petition are Oby Ezekwesili, FIDA…
By Ipole AMAJAMA In recent years, China has emerged as one of Africa’s most significant economic partners. Through massive infrastructure projects, trade agreements, and investments anchored on its Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing has positioned itself as a central player in Africa’s development narrative. Official Chinese discourse often emphasizes “win-win cooperation,” portraying the relationship as mutually beneficial. Yet beneath this polished rhetoric lies a troubling reality: racism, exploitation, and social tensions that undermine the very foundations of partnership. Unlike the subtle or coded forms of racism often seen elsewhere, Chinese racism toward Africans frequently manifests openly and unapologetically. The latest…