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…
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…
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…
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…
EU CSO-Bridge: Civil Society Leaders Raise Alarm over Nigeria’s Outdated Regulatory Framework
The future of Nigeria’s civil society hangs in the balance as leaders warn of outdated laws, poor governance, and inconsistent…
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The Sahel Descent: Illusion of Russian Mercenaries-Lessons for Nigeria and Africa
Why Wagner betrayed Africa—and what Nigeria must learn fast. Russia’s mercenaries promised security. They delivered bloodshed, racism, and catastrophic failure.…
Land Grab: Wike, Ex-Naval Chief Gambo Clash in Abuja as Soldiers Block FCTA Officials
•Former Naval Chief accused of illegal land acquisitions Maureen Okpe A dramatic confrontation erupted in Abuja on Tuesday between the…
AICIF: The Metropolitan, FG Harp on Islamic Finance for Inclusive, Sustainable Development
•Ummahani, Sanusi, and Katuka call for maximising non-interest finance potentials Esther Oseyiomon Vice President Kashim Shettima and other economic Stakeholders…
NDA–French Military Academy Partnership: A Strategic Bridge for Global Defence Collaboration
The recent visit of the Commandant of France’s prestigious École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr (ESM) to the Nigerian Defence Academy…
The Kano Model: How Faith Leaders Can Fight Disinformation in Nigeria and West Africa
By Senator Iroegbu In an era where falsehoods outpace truth, Nigeria and its Sahel neighbours find themselves on a perilous…