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Paul Orizu, Zaaki Azzay, Charles Akpoti push to rebrand Nigeria with positive storytelling
At the “We Are Green Discourse,” the trio urged Nigerians to counter persistent negative narratives and inspire a mindset shift ...
Sowore’s lawyers raise alarm over activist’s life, say he’s in danger in police cell
The lawyers said apart from physical injury inflicted on Mr Sowore, what is believed to be noxious gas was reportedly ...
MacArthur, others call for resistance against Trump’s attack on philanthropy
According to the president of the MacArthur Foundation, charitable organisations must resist President Trump's dictates.
Odia Ofeimun Strikes 75 In Style
The indomitable Odia Ofeimun is still hard at work on the biography of Obafemi Awolowo whom he served as Private ...
Court grants Sowore N10 million bail in cybercrime case over abusing IGP Egbetokun
The court dismissed the prosecution's objection to grant Mr Sowore bail on Thursday.
Police arrest activist over planned protest against IGP Egbetokun
Henry Nwodo was abducted by some armed policemen at about 8.30 p.m. on Sunday in Abuja.
President Tinubu mourns iconic artiste Onyeka Onwenu
The President stated that Onyeka Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces.
Sowore files N200m suit against police, Ned Nwoko
Mr Sowore alleges that the police, instigated by Ned Nwoko, arrested him as he stepped out of the Court of ...
Nigerian sues Oxford University over wrong dictionary definition
The Nigerian is also demanding N10 million compensation.
Activist accuses tobacco industry of ‘aggressive attempt’ to derail anti-smoking law
A group accused of fronting for the tobacco industry stated its stance.
Activists tackle Lagos lawmakers over hasty passage of environmental bill
The bill harmonises and merges eight environment laws in the state into one
OBITUARY: Alfred Ilenre, journalist, activist, dies at 77
Mr. Ilenre spent most of his adult life advocating for equal rights and justice.
Activist rejects Church’s award after request for ‘small assistance’
The African Church says it is embarrassed by the young lawyer’s decision to go public.
INTERVIEW: Why witch hunting, killing are increasing in Nigeria — Activist
A campaigner says the government has failed to protect victims of witchunting.
Activist sues National Assembly over purchase of multi-billion Naira cars
Last week, the House of Representatives began delivery of the first batch of 360 Peugeot cars to lawmakers in Abuja.
Missing Soldiers: Nigerian Army under fire for blocking activist on Twitter
Kayode Ogundamisi used oral accounts he obtained from soldiers to narrate the disturbing images they shared with him.
Veteran journalist, Olu Akerele, loses mother
Mr. Akerele says his late mother encouraged him when he joined MKO Abiola to fight for the presidential mandate Nigerians ...
Tunji Braithwaite, lawyer, author, politician, dies at 82
Born in 1933, Mr. Braithwaite was the youngest son of eight children.
Activists fault Senate’s resolution on underage marriage
The senate on Wednesday passed a proposal claiming that a woman is deemed to be “full of age” once she is married irrespective of ...
Fashola is persecuting me for defending Lagos slum dwellers, activist claims
The Lagos governor said the activist’s allegations are baseless. The Executive Director of the Social and Economic Rights Action Centre, ...
Update: Katsina Police release Egghead
The Nigerian activist was arrested for taking pictures. An activist and aide to the Governor of Ekiti State, Egghead Odewale, ...
