As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) kicked off its 10-day continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise…
Month: May 2024
Kano Deputy Governor Apologizes to NSA Ribadu Over Emirship Controversy
Kano Deputy Governor Apologizes to NSA Ribadu Over Emirship Controversy In a surprising turn of events,…
The Obi-Datti Ticket and Its Legacy
Obi-Datti: Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who was the vice presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in…
Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Tug-of-War – When Will Workers Get a Living Wage?
Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Tug-of-War Nigeria finds itself embroiled yet again in contentious minimum wage negotiations between…
Kano Emirate Crisis Escalates with Allegations of Federal Overreach
The Kano Emirate Crisis has reached a boiling point amidst allegations of overreach by the federal…
A Long-Overdue But Critical Task Ahead for Nigeria’s Constitutional Review
Nigeria’s Constitutional Review Nigeria’s House of Representatives has finally kicked off the long-awaited process of comprehensively…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Highlights Nigeria’s Delicate Balancing Act
AG’s Stance on Nnamdi Kanu’s Case The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi’s recent remarks…
Nigerian News Roundup: National Anthem Reversion, New Kano Emir, and More
It’s been a newsworthy Friday in Nigeria, with developments across politics, security, justice, and more making…
Emefiele Asset Seizure Highlights Critical Need for Anti-Corruption Reforms
Emefiele Asset Seizure The recent court order directing the interim forfeiture of staggering sums of cash…
Nigerian Nurses Decry NMCN Rigid Verification Rules: A Call for Dialogue and Reform
NMCN Rigid Verification Rules: The simmering tension between Nigerian nurses and the Nursing and Midwifery Council…
Restoring the Historical Integrity of the Kano Emirate
The recent decision by the Kano State House of Assembly to pass the Kano Emirate Council…
ICC warrants both historic and cynical
By Ali Abunimah, Originally Published in THE ELECTRONIC INTIFADA The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal…
ICC has no evidence for 7 October rapes, documents indicate
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan’s charges against Palestinian leaders do not appear to provide any fresh…
Unpacking the Hadi Sirika Corruption Allegations: A Test for Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Efforts
Hadi Sirika Corruption Allegations: The arraignment of former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika and his brother, Ahmad…
Roundup of Major News in Nigeria – May 23, 2024
The Thursday morning major news roundup highlights some of the key developments and happenings across Nigeria.…
Israel’s Crimes Far Worse Than Hamas’
Netanyahu says any comparison between Israel’s war crimes and those of Hamas is “absurd and false,”…
Dangote Refinery’s Diesel Price Hike Exposes Economic Policy Contradictions
The recent hike in diesel price from the much-vaunted Dangote Refinery, from N940 to N1,100 per…
ACF Raises Valid Concerns Over Tinubu’s Policy Missteps
Tinubu’s Policy Missteps The respected Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has fired a sobering critique of the…