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Rising digital threats against women journalists are colliding with modest gains in Nigeria’s press freedom standing, exposing a widening gap between online safety and broader media conditions ahead of World Press Freedom Day. A new report by UN Women shows that online violence targeting women journalists has doubled since 2020, with nearly one in four…
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has updated its official records to reflect a shift in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress, reinstating David Mark as National Chairman following a decisive intervention by the Supreme Court. A review of the Independent National Electoral Commission database shows Mark now listed as chairman, alongside Rauf Aregbesola as National…
Nigeria’s Workers’ Day observance has reopened debate on the real value of wages, with labour leaders warning that salary increases alone cannot shield workers from deepening economic pressure without currency stability. The President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Festus Osifo, said the Federal Government must address what he described as the undervaluation…
Media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu has publicly dismissed claims linking him to a vice-presidential bid alongside Atiku Abubakar, stating he has no intention of contesting in any future election. The clarification, shared via his Facebook page on Thursday, comes amid circulating posters suggesting a potential joint ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections….
Fresh guidance from the United States Department of State has introduced stricter screening for visa applicants worldwide, effectively disqualifying individuals who express fear of returning to their home countries. The directive, now in force across US embassies and consulates, instructs consular officers to suspend visa interviews unless applicants explicitly confirm they have not suffered…
Fresh from a Supreme Court ruling affirming David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters against premature celebration, warning that the political contest ahead remains decisive. The statement signals a shift within the opposition from legal consolidation to political mobilisation, as parties begin positioning for the 2027 general…
Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector remains under pressure as airlines continue operations despite renewed threats of a shutdown over rising jet fuel costs, highlighting deep tensions between global oil shocks and local pricing realities. Carriers under the Airline Operators of Nigeria had warned of a possible suspension of services, yet flight data shows key…
A temporary halt has been placed on a major electricity metering procurement process after a Federal High Court in Kano directed all parties to preserve existing conditions pending further hearing. The order, issued on Wednesday by Justice M. N. Yunusa, followed an ex parte application brought by the Trustee of the Association of…
Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape took a new turn on Thursday as the Peoples Redemption Party confirmed the defection of former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, describing the move as a strategic boost to its reform agenda. In a statement issued in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, said Baba-Ahmed’s entry…
Nigeria’s currency posted a marginal gain against the US dollar at the official window, supported by a sharp rise in foreign exchange turnover and improved liquidity conditions, according to latest market data. Figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria show the naira appreciated by 0.09 per cent to close at N1,379.46 per dollar,…
