Kimpact Unveils Platform to Track Human Rights Violations
By Julian Osamoto A Civil Society Organisation Kimpact Development Initiative KDI have launched the Naija Civic Space Platform to strengthen democratic accountability, document human rights abuses and protect civic freedoms across Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja, organisers said the platform would help citizens, journalists, civil society actors and human rights defenders report, track […]
Stakeholders Seek Equal Attention for Boy Child
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for balanced policies and stronger support systems for the boy child, as students, educators and advocacy groups marked the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child at Federal Government Boys College (FGBC), Wuye, Abuja. The event, titled PROJECT-18 Initiative, organised by ORAMALI Foundation in partnership with Wiki Club FGBC […]
CSOs Raise Alarm Over Exclusion of Women in 2027 Primaries
By Julian Osamoto Early results from political party primaries ahead of 2027 general election are raising fresh concerns over the exclusion of women from elective positions, despite repeated promises by political leaders to improve female representation. Civil society organisations monitoring the process say many female aspirants are being screened out, pressured to withdraw or excluded […]
Digital Welfare System Excludes Millions of Informal Workers
By Julian Osamoto Civil society organisations in Nigeria have warned that millions of informal workers risk being shut out of government social intervention programmes because of poor digital access, weak infrastructure and exclusionary policy implementation. The concerns were raised at a policy dialogue in Abuja, organised by Paradigm Initiative in partnership with the Centre for […]
FCTA Expands Security Crackdown to Abuja Suburbs
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified efforts to tackle insecurity in Abuja suburbs by expanding its ongoing Operation Sweep to satellite communities and suspected criminal hideouts outside the city centre. Secretary of the FCTA Command and Control Centre, Peter Olumuji, disclosed this during an enforcement operation in Wassa. FCTA Focuses on Illegal Settlements […]
Kida Praises Okonkwo After Atlanta Dream Signing
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF President Musa Kida has praised D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo following her latest career milestone after signing a developmental contract with the Atlanta Dream ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. Kida described Okonkwo’s rise as another strong statement of the growing global reputation of Nigerian basketball talent, commending her […]
Trump Hails Trade Deals After Meeting Chinese President Jinping
US President Donald Trump says his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has produced major trade agreements and progress on key global issues. Trump made the remarks after holding talks and taking a walk with Xi at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leadership compound in Beijing. He described the visit as productive and beneficial to […]
Ooni of Ife Announces Birth of Twin Princes
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of twin princes with his wife, Mariam Ajibola. The monarch shared the news in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday. He expressed gratitude to God for the safe delivery of the children. Ooni Gives Thanks to God According to the monarch, both […]
Kwara Government Arrests Six for Illegal Refuse Dumping
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Kwara State Government has stepped up enforcement against environmental violations in Ilorin metropolis, arresting six persons for illegal refuse dumping and sealing two facilities over excessive noise pollution. The Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Buge, disclosed this during a review of reports submitted by Environmental Health Officers and members of the ministry’s […]
APC Primaries Trigger Fresh Tension Across States
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Fresh tension has erupted within Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as primaries for the 2027 general elections begin across the country. The primaries, originally scheduled to start on Friday with House of Representatives aspirants, were shifted to Saturday late Friday night. The sudden change followed growing unrest in several states. […]