The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned what it described as the violent and unlawful actions of the Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Police Force against hundreds of peaceful protesters voicing grievances over illegal demolitions and…
By Michael Omotosho | Civil Society, Experts Convene for Capacity Building The Lagos Civil Society Participation (LACSOP), in collaboration with its partners, has began a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop under the Citizen-led Accountability Mechanism (CLAIM) for Mitigating Climate…
By Lukman Abdulmalik | In the case of Garba Usman, a 56-year-old father of seven, visiting a doctor ought to have been an initiative of hope. Rather, it has turned into a torturous process of distress, failure, and dejection. In…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the comprehensive transformation of the Obalende bus stop into a modern transport hub, aimed at integrating the area into the state’s Mega-City vision. The project, which is set to begin shortly, will be…
Lagos State police officers opened fire and deployed teargas on Wednesday to disperse peaceful protesters and journalists at the State House of Assembly in Alausa, leaving several residents injured. The demonstration, organized by the Coalition Against Demolition, Forced Eviction, Land…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring Nigeria’s status as a leading global cocoa producer to drive economic growth, job creation, and food security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced this strategic vision on…
The United Kingdom High Court of Appeal has upheld a defamation judgment against UK-based Nigerian blogger Maureen Badejo, ordering her to pay a total of 100,000 pounds in damages to Daniel Olukoya, the founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye has said his country is targeting a trade volume of $5 billion with Nigeria, noting that discussions to achieve the goal have already begun. Erdoğan made this known on Tuesday in…
By Reuben Abati | To state the truth, Africa was significantly nowhere at the World Economic Forum which took place this January 19 – 23. You may say absent figuratively, sidelined more specifically, and that has been very much the…
By Ayo Adebusoye | Nigeria enters 2026 confronted by a moral and constitutional crisis disguised as routine budgeting. It is a crisis that strikes at the heart of justice, peace, and the social contract between government and the governed. At…
