By Ayomide Otitoju Twenty-six young francophone African researchers have completed intensive training in research design, data analysis, and scientific writing at the 2025 Afrobarometer summer school and thematic workshop, held from 3–21 November in Cotonou, Benin. The annual summer school, offered in French or English across different regions of Africa, provides early-career researchers with foundational…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges to February 4, 2026, for the commencement of trial. The case, originally scheduled for Monday, could not proceed due to the judge’s absence. It had also been postponed on October…
By Ayomide Otitoju The South-East caucus of the House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a pardon to the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement released on Monday following a caucus meeting, the lawmakers said a presidential pardon could create space for…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Kebbi State on an official visit as security agencies continue rescue operations for abducted schoolgirls in the region. During the visit, the IGP is scheduled to meet with Governor Nasir Idris and address officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force….
President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by sweeping protectionist policies, mass deportations, and efforts to dismantle parts of the federal government. Since returning to the White House in January, the Republican president has deployed the National Guard in Democratic-run cities, confronted the media, and rolled back diversity and inclusion programmes. Despite extensive diplomatic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The BBC on Monday officially opened applications for a new Director General following the resignation of Tim Davie, who stepped down earlier this month after a misleading edit of former U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a diplomatic row. The broadcaster had apologised for the inaccurate edit, which appeared to show Trump urging…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has presented a ₦891.9 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Oyo State House of Assembly, marking his seventh budget submission since taking office. Speaking during the presentation, Governor Makinde said the budget is designed to consolidate the state’s accelerated development agenda. The proposed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Afreximbank has called on Nigeria to champion the implementation of an effective regional transit guarantee system under the new transit regulation endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (Customs PACT) held in Abuja from 17…
As night falls over wartime Kyiv, the city is plunged into darkness—its streets lit only by the faint glow of reflective dog collars and the silhouettes of passersby. With Ukraine confronting a controversial US peace proposal that many fear would force a capitulation to Russia, residents of the capital are preparing for what could be…
