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In Mali, two more journalists arrested under cybercrime law for criticising authorities

Nigeria, June 17 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Malian authorities to release two prominent journalists imprisoned last week for criticising the country's embattled military governme... Read More


Gov Eno seeks power to bypass bidding for billion-naira contracts

Nigeria, June 17 -- When Governor Umo Eno reconstituted Akwa Ibom's Direct Labour Committee in March 2024 and named himself chairman, few anticipated the scale of projects that would come under its wa... Read More


Trump criticises Israel's campaign in Lebanon

Nigeria, June 17 -- United States President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, criticised Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, saying the conflict has dragged on for too long, caused excessive civilian casua... Read More


NDA opposes automatic admission plan for military school graduates

Nigeria, June 17 -- The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has raised concerns about a legislative proposal to guarantee admission for graduates of military secondary schools, arguing that the move could ... Read More


The right diagnosis, the wrong remedy: A response to "Concerned Citizens", By Other Concerned Citizens, GG Darah, et. al.

Nigeria, June 17 -- Our attention has been drawn to a statement titled, "State of the Nation", issued on 8 June, 2026, by a group of prominent Northern Nigerians under the banner of "Concerned Citizen... Read More


Sultan, Catholic bishops call for urgent action on insecurity

Nigeria, June 17 -- Nigeria's top Muslim and Catholic leaders have expressed deep concern over the country's security situation, jointly urging the federal government to take urgent steps to curb pers... Read More


Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards for Katsina

Nigeria, June 17 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards for Katsina State, in a move aimed at strengthening security operations in forest communities and areas vu... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: The secrecy, unanswered questions about Akwa Ibom Assembly's N15.47bn project

Nigeria, June 17 -- On a sunny Thursday afternoon in June in Uyo, silence hung over the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly complex, which ought to be under rehabilitation. The legislative headquarters... Read More


Worshippers remain in captivity 70 days after abduction - Community

Nigeria, June 17 -- A community association in Kaduna State has accused government of neglecting communities affected by insecurity in Kachia Local Government Area, saying residents abducted during an... Read More


Messi rewrites World Cup history with hat-trick against Algeria

Nigeria, June 17 -- Lionel Messi has once again proven that age is just a number with his masterclass display against Algeria in their opening Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup The Argentina c... Read More