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By Clement Abayomi Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday has called on the Nigerian government to protect citizens after a deadly airstrike hit Jilli market in the Borno-Yobe area, killing many traders during a military operation targeted at insurgents. The airstrike reportedly struck a busy market where civilians had gathered for trade. Many people were killed and others were injured. The attack has prompted fresh concerns about the safety of civilians during military operations in the North-East. Reacting to the incident, Atiku said the attack was not only tragic but also a serious failure that should worry every Nigerian.…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria witnessed a turning point for press freedom after a senior official used violent language about a journalist. Although the remark was later defended as a “figure of speech”, it arrived at a moment when media costs, access, and safety are issues facing journalism in Nigeria. This moment not just pictures the challenges of journalism in Nigeria but also specifically captures how political power can impact press freedom in practical ways. When the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, spoke about Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, many reporters felt the impact before any formal action…

By Clement Abayomi The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, over allegations of political bias linked to a 2023 social media post. Abdullahi made this call on Saturday in a statement shared on his Facebook page, where he said the issue raises serious concern about the credibility of the country’s electoral system. He said that the discovery of a past tweet believed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought the neutrality of the INEC chairman into question.…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is losing focus on his primary duty, noting that he is too distracted by politics. The party on Friday insisted that Tinubu is failing in his main responsibility, which is to keep Nigerians safe. The ADC, in an official statement signed by the spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed worry over the high level of insecurity across the country. The party noted that the decision by some foreign embassies to move their staff shows that the world is losing trust in Nigeria’s safety. The party pointed out that…

By Clement Abayomi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has maintained that it will ensure free and fair election, revealing its decision to postpone the nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news This was announced during a meeting between the commission’s leaders and the Resident Electoral Commissioners on Friday, April 10, 2026, according to a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. Initially, the voter revalidation exercise was meant to happen sooner to help update the list of people…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Residents of Omugo community in Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have deserted their homes after a recent abduction attack, leaving the area almost empty. The mass movement followed the kidnapping of eight elderly worshippers during a Sunday service at the Evangelical Church Winning All about 18 days ago. At a press briefing in Ilorin, a community spokesman, Jimoh Olaitan, said fear of another attack forced many residents to leave. He said only local vigilantes and hunters now remain to guard abandoned homes. Read Also: Five Kwara students get N2m each for global debate feat…

By Clement Abayomi Journalist and former media aide for ex-Vice President, Laolu Akande, has accused Atiku Abubakar of ruining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news Akande who spoke during an interview on Friday on Channels Television suggested that Atiku’s decision to ignore the party’s rules on rotating power led to the party’s current problems. Akande argued that Atiku damaged the foundation of the PDP by going against the “national consensus”. This consensus was an arrangement that the presidency should move between the North and the South to ensure fairness. Read Also: Atiku denies retirement…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has called off its strike after its members received their March 2026 salaries. The lecturers had stopped work since April 8 over delayed salaries and the failure to include the Earned Academic Allowance. The action lasted barely two days. In a statement signed by branch chairman, Jurbe Molwus, the union said payment was approved shortly after the strike began. Clearance came from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The union confirmed that most lecturers have now received their salaries. This led…

By Clement Abayomi The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on April 10, 2026, in Abuja, has warned courts and lawyers to stop getting involved in the internal affairs of political parties. They insisted that such actions go against the Electoral Act 2026 and could harm Nigeria’s democracy. This was revealed in a statement signed by the NBA President and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mazi Osigwe. The association said it has been watching recent political and legal events as the country moves toward the 2027 general elections. It also said that some actions by lawyers and courts raise serious concerns about respect…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their examination slips, following a fresh directive from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The board, on its X official page, has announced that the slip, which contains the exam date, venue and time, is now available on its official portal. Candidates have been asked to visit the website and print the document ahead of the examination. The move clears the air after a false message circulated online which claimed that the examination had been postponed. The board dismissed the notice and described…