Obi Reflects On #EndBadGovernance Protests, Calls For Action Against Growing Poverty, Mass Suffering
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 poll, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian leaders to reflect deeply on the growing poverty in the country and show concern for the suffering masses. In a statement released on Sunday,…
Agba Jalingo Unpacks Europe’s History with Foreign Aid and A Lesson for Africa
In a surprising revelation by a Nigerian journalist and activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo, it has come to light that Western Europe, once a beacon of economic prosperity, was not always self-sufficient. In fact, after World War II, the region relied…
Nigerians Unite: One-Million-Man Protest to #EndBadGovernance Set for August 10
The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has announced a monumental one-million-man protest in each of the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on August 10. This event marks a critical juncture in the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria…
Reflections on Death, Leadership, and Zanga Zanga in Nigeria
As I mourn the loss of my father, I am reminded of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living in the present. The politics of his burial and the lavishness that follows are a stark contrast to…
Journalists Urged to Take Safety Precautions Ahead of August 1 Protests
The International Press Centre (IPC) has issued a warning to journalists and media professionals to take necessary safety measures while covering the planned nation-wide protests scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The protests, which will hold across the…
EndBadGovernance Protest Organisers Meet IGP, Insist On Street Protests
The organisers of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest, scheduled to start on Thursday, August 1, 2024, have rejected a proposal by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun for confined protests, insisting on taking to the streets across Nigeria. At…
Looming Nationwide Protests: Citizens Give Government Ultimatum to Address Hunger and Hardships
Nigerians are set to take to the streets on August 1st in a nationwide citizens’ protest against hunger and hardships, despite government threats and gimmicks. The United Action Front of Civil Society (UAFCS) has commended citizens’ determination and resilience, urging…
PassportGate: UK-Based Nigerian Advocacy Groups Slam Minister Ojo Over $300 ‘Fast-Track’ Fee
A storm of controversy has erupted in the UK’s Nigerian community over the new passport acquisition policy introduced by Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo. The policy, which includes an additional $300 fee to fast-track the process, has been met with fierce criticism…
Civil Society Groups to Monitor Nationwide Protests, Demand Reversal of Fuel Price Hike
The United Action Front of Civil Society has announced its support for the planned nationwide citizens’ protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th, demanding that the government address the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. The group has also called for…
Association of Bloggers and Journalists Against Fake News Throws Weight Behind Aliagan for NGIJ Presidency
The Association of Bloggers and Journalists Against Fake News (ABJAFN) has endorsed Abdulrahman Aliagan, a veteran journalist and Group Managing Editor of TimeNigeria Magazine, for the position of National President of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ). According to…
Court Halts UNN Hostel Project Over Environmental Degradation, Awards N20m To Host Community
A High Court in Nsukka, Enugu State, has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from proceeding with a hostel project, citing environmental degradation concerns. The project, which involves the construction of an 11,900-room hostel, has…
