Silence… The New Normal in the Northwest
By Yusuf Anka Over the last few years, I have shuttled between Abuja and the core Northwest states of…
CISLAC/TI-Nigeria advocates full disclosure of security procurement, independent audit to curb corruption
Maureen Okpe The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International (TI), has urged…
Benue State Govt Criticises ‘Endless Apologies’, Declares Move Beyond Transactional Politics
Maureen Okpe The Benue State Government has dismissed what it describes as a “recurring cycle of political apologies” from…
Benin’s Failed Coup: Russian Shadows, Weaponised Disinformation, and a Warning to West Africa
•How pro-Russian, coup supporting “activists” were exposed, discredited •Why Nigeria, ECOWAS deployed troops •Waning democratic governance, a threat to West…
UK, Nigeria Unveil Flagship Economic Reform to Boost Stability, Growth
Maureen Okpe The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched two flagship economic reform programmes aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s macroeconomic…
Nigeria’s Swift Military Intervention Foils Coup Attempt in Benin Republic
Maureen Okpe Nigeria on Sunday played a decisive role in thwarting an attempted military coup in the Republic of…
OperaAbuja 2025: Achebe’s Arrow of God Reimagined in Music, Movement, and Voice
•AMEMUSO stages the world’s first operatic adaptation of Achebe’s classic •Stakeholders renew call for stronger government support for the arts…
Military Rescues 318 Victims, Forces 69 Insurgents to Surrender
Eleojo Wada The Defence Headquarters says the Armed Forces made “significant progress” in November in their nationwide campaign against terrorists,…
Survivors Recount Torture, Executions as Russian Mercenaries Intensify Violence in Mali
Summary •As new testimonies emerge from Mali’s refugee camps, harrowing stories of torture, executions, and mass intimidation point to a…
IPI AGM: VP Shettima Hails Nigerian Journalists as Shield Against Authoritarianism
Maureen Okpe Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian threats, affirming…