Chaos erupted outside the Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja on Friday when Nigerian Police officers allegedly assaulted and forcefully re-arrested human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, moments after he and 13 others were granted bail. The incident occurred as Sowore’s legal team was in the process of perfecting his bail […]
A magistrate court in Abuja has granted bail to human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor (one of Nnamdi Kanu’s disengaged counsel), and 11 others following their arrests during a recent protest in the city center. Sowore, the Sahara Reporters publisher, was arrested by the police on Thursday shortly after leaving the premises of […]
Calls for an urgent, high-level investigation have intensified in Akwa Ibom State following documented allegations of extreme misconduct, brutality, and extortion by officers reportedly belonging to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force. The complaints, which include video evidence of assault, detail a widespread pattern of illegal operations primarily […]
The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum), has introduced a substantial new financial incentive to combat the high rate of out-of-school children, especially among girls. The initiative is backed by the World Bank-assisted Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a significant milestone in asset recovery, confirming the investment of N100 billion recovered from corruption cases into the Federal Government’s crucial student loan scheme and consumer credit scheme. This revelation was part of a mid-term report presented by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has publicly stated its support for the Federal Government’s ongoing fiscal reforms. In a communique issued at the conclusion of its 6th meeting in Abuja, the NGF announced that the fiscal reforms currently being implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) align with the national development priorities of the […]
While the statement that “money has no value in Venezuela” is an exaggeration, the Venezuelan bolivar (VES) has suffered such severe devaluation due to hyperinflation that it now holds very little value. This ongoing economic crisis has fundamentally altered daily life and financial practices in the country. The bolivar’s decline is rooted in […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged African leaders to embrace transformational leadership rooted in service, accountability, and people empowerment, warning that the continent’s future depends on a new generation of visionary and selfless leaders. Wike made the call on Thursday while delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Innovate Africa Conference […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not support any candidate outside the ruling party in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Ukachukwu, who spoke on Thursday while addressing party stakeholders and supporters, described President Tinubu as a “true […]
It was a shocking night in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday as Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles claimed a stunning 2–1 victory over Aston Villa, while Rangers suffered a heavy 3–0 defeat to Norwegian outfit Brann in Danny Röhl’s first game in charge. Aston Villa looked set for a routine win after taking […]
