The deaths of 37 detainees in the custody of a paramilitary force
Authorities imposed an overnight curfew in Nigeria’s central city of Minna on Friday after security forces opened fire as hundreds of people took to the streets to protest against the deaths of 37 detainees in the custody of a paramilitary…
Benue: No state is a No-go Area for Any Person
Amnesty International deeply is concerned by the reckless and unlawful use of political thugs that blocked the presidential candidate of opposition NDC Peter Obi from entering Benue state. Benue state government has questions to answer for this brazen act of…
Law against cyberbullying in Nigeria
Law against cyberbullying in Nigeria The principal law is the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, as amended by the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024. Section 24 deals with cyberstalking, which is relevant to certain forms of cyberbullying….
Do Nigerians still believe democracy is worth showing up for?
In this coming election the headlines will focus on President Bola Tinubu and the challengers hoping to unseat him. We’ll analyse rallies, defections, opinion polls, and endorsements. We’ll debate who’s up, who’s down, and who’s made the latest political misstep….
The Department of State Services (DSS) has intensified security on candidates
The Department of State Services (DSS) extends to governorship candidates and their deputies across the country, while candidates contesting National and State Assembly seats in areas considered vulnerable to violence are being placed under increased surveillance. The enhanced security arrangements…
“Nigeria can work, and Nigeria must work.”
By the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and in accordance with the Electoral Act, the official campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections commenced on August 19, 2026. Two days later, Mr. Peter Obi,…
Peter Obi Celebrates Elder Brother at 75, Hails His Integrity
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has celebrated his eldest brother, Dominic Ositadimma Obi, on his 75th birthday, describing him as an exemplary human being whose integrity, humility, contentment and sense of responsibility have remained…
The Qatar national team went home with a head held high after being eliminated
The Qatar national team went home with a head held high after being eliminated and became the key player in Group B at the 2026 World Cup. The Maroons’ journey finally officially ended on the North American Continent. Playing the…
The recruitment of about 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State, is a demonstration of “poor leadership”
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of about 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State, describing it as a demonstration of “poor leadership” and a reactive approach…