He saw young people, like him, arriving in Uganda after fleeing insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Many are trying to continue their studies, look for opportunities, and build a future amidst difficult daily lives. Stephane knows how easy it is for young refugees to lose their way. “When I arrived here as a refugee, I encountered many …
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UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
The initiative comes “at a time when maintaining the sustainability of the news media has become increasingly urgent to protect the future of journalism and maintain the integrity of information.” the agency said. That text in consultation outlined disruptions to the media landscape, including decreased funding for public interest journalism, the contraction or closure of local and community news organizations, …
Read More »Why Central States Partnership and Alignment Matter, by Tunde Rahman
After twenty-seven years of uninterrupted democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and fostering development. But federalism is neither a competition between Abuja and subnational countries, nor a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a pact, an agreement to work together: maintaining some powers and granting others to the central government for adequate coordination. The principle …
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Read More »Lawal’s Zamfara government rejects peace talks with bandits, insisting on military action
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State reiterated that his administration will not engage in peace talks, or negotiations with bandits, and that military action against the criminals is the best option. The governor, who stated this during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, stressed that peace agreements with criminal groups remain unacceptable. He emphasized that his …
Read More »Fulani group warns against profiling, calls for action on Igboho’s remarks
Concerned Fulani people of Nigeria have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently intervene and warn Yoruba national activist, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), over what he described as inflammatory statements allegedly directed at Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group in the statement signed by the convener of the concerned Fulani people of …
Read More »SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: “Return the N110 billion spent on luxury cars and unlawful allowances now”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and the House of Representatives return and return to the public treasury, all monies, allowances and benefits derived from the N110 billion vehicle procurement and support allowance scheme declared …
Read More »Japan increases visa fees by 500% for Nigerians, and others
The Japanese government has announced a 500% increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals wishing to enter the Asian country. According to local media, the Japan Times on Saturday, the move follows a revision of related orders at a Cabinet meeting on Friday and marks the first revision of visa fees in 48 years, since 1978. Based …
Read More »Room’s heroics give Curacao historic first World Cup point against Ecuador
Abayomi Ademola Following the heroics of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha against Spain, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced another unforgettable performance between the sticks as the small Caribbean nation earned its first point in the FIFA World Cup with a surprising goalless draw against Ecuador in Kansas City. Room produced an unprecedented performance, making 15 saves, the most by any goalkeeper …
Read More »Sunday Igboho threatens Fulani community, warns DPO of kidnapping
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday threatened to take action against the Fulani community in Igboho town, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, if the kidnapped townspeople are not immediately released. He also alerted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the city to ensure he was not involved in any kidnappings carried out …
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