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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has broken his silence on the growing crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), revealing that he and his political associates have started consultations with other parties, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on their …

Volker Türk highlighted the increasing threats to the media in his previous message World Press Freedom Daycelebrated every year on May 3. “As attacks on the media become normalized, freedom itself begins to decayand with it, the foundation of peace, security and sustainable development,” he said be warned. Dangerous job The High Commissioner paid tribute to the brave reporters and …

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate reopening of several unsolved cases of murder and extrajudicial killing across Nigeria, warning that continued silence and inaction threaten justice and public trust. Falana made the call on Saturday during an interactive session organized by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project in Ikeja, Lagos, where he charged the media to …

“They told me, ‘Never in my career have I seen so much conflict,’” said Kazumi Ogawa, speaking at the close of the National Directors of Mine Action and UN advisors meeting in Geneva. Although there is a clear need to continue demining work in conflict zones and peace zones, “for various reasons, the level of funding in terms of humanitarian …

Germany’s defense minister said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was “predictable”, as the NATO military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington. Boris Pistorius stressed to the DPA agency that “the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and in particular in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the United States”. …

The second part of this story focuses on the new smart schools, raising questions about the quality and integrity of the projects, and the competence of the contractors handling them, following stories of collapses across the state. CHIKIOKE ARINZE reports  “Do you know the embarrassment this thing has caused the government? I gave you an instruction to remove all the sheets. What have you been doing? Show me the ones you have removed.” A visibly angry young man (said to be close to power in Enugu State) speaks to a group of three men inside the Smart Green School at New Haven. One man is already on the rooftop, removing …

Troops of the 17th Brigade in Katsina have killed four suspected terrorists in an encounter along the Turare–Yantumaki Road in the state. State Commissioner for International and Internal Security, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Katsina. He said the operation took place on Friday when troops came under fire before quickly repelling the attack. According …

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has broken his silence on the growing crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), revealing that he and his political associates have started consultations with other parties, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on their …

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Camp at Tenebo Village in Kaiama Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State and killed three officers. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ojo Adekimi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday in Ilorin by the spokesperson of the state police command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi. He added that …

Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night. Bukayo Saka played a starring role and Viktor Gyokeres took his tally for the season to 21 by scoring twice. Title rivals Manchester City have played two games less than the Gunners and are in action on …