Arresting students over criticism is unconstitutional – CITAD on detention of IBBUL’s Abubakar
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has criticized the arrest of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), describing it as a violation of his constitutional rights. Abubakar was reportedly detained by the police in Niger State for allegedly criticizing Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago on Facebook. In […]
Stop fearing AI, use it responsibly – CITAD tells Nigerians
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged Nigerians to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use it responsibly as a tool for wealth creation and national growth. Speaking at the 6th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS) themed “Toward a More Inclusive Governance of AI,” CITAD’s Senior Program Officer, Isa Garba, said the goal […]
I rejected El-Rufai as my successor – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he turned down the idea of choosing Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, as his successor when he was leaving office in 2007. Obasanjo made this revelation during the second edition of the annual Ajibosin Platform Symposium held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. El-Rufai served as the […]
New sheriffs in town’ – Meet newly appointed Nigerian service chiefs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership, appointing new service chiefs to strengthen the country’s defence and security system. The announcement was made on Friday through a statement issued by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication. The appointments are part of Tinubu’s strategy to […]
Oborevwori suspends Rector, Bursar of Delta Poly over alleged misconduct
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has suspended the Rector and Bursar of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, over alleged administrative misconduct and financial irregularities. The suspension, which will last six months, is seen as part of the governor’s efforts to strengthen accountability and curb mismanagement within the state’s tertiary institutions. The decision, taken in […]
Things to know about new Chief of Defense Staff, Olufemi Oluyede
President Bola Tinubu has appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Christopher Musa. The announcement was made through a statement by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, on Friday in Abuja. The appointment is part of the government’s ongoing effort to strengthen Nigeria’s […]
Nigeria delisted from global money laundering watch list
Nigeria has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “gray list”, a major global watchlist of countries with weak systems for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The announcement came at the end of the FATF’s plenary meeting held on Friday, marking a significant achievement for the country’s financial reform efforts. According […]
Tinubu sacks CDS Musa, replaces him with Oluyede
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture. The changes were announced on Friday through a statement issued by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, in Abuja. According to the statement, General […]
NASS probe of Jonathan’s CCTV project politically motivated – Mahdi Shehu
Public affairs analyst, Mahdi Shehu, has slammed the National Assembly for revisiting the $460 million Chinese loan secured during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the Abuja CCTV project, describing the move as politically driven and hypocritical. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Shehu said the probe was a “desperate exercise in […]
Social Media lawyers threaten legal ethics, justice system — Ahiakwo
Legal practitioner and public commentator, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has cautioned that the growing misuse of social media by Nigerian lawyers poses a serious threat to professional ethics and public confidence in the country’s justice system. Speaking in an interview with DAILY POST, Ahiakwo expressed concern over what he described as a new generation of “social […]