The Politics of Dehumanization: Dabiri’s ‘Monkey’ Remark and the Igbo Question

Words matter. Throughout history, words have been used as weapons, carefully chosen and deliberately deployed to dehumanize, demonize, marginalize, stereotype, and ultimately destroy. From the apartheid regime in South Africa to the Holocaust in Europe to Jim Crow in the United States, language has always been the prelude to violence. In Nigeria, the scars of the Biafran war and the massacre of Igbos in the 1970s remain fresh reminders that ethnic stigmatization is never innocent....

Senate Insists Akpoti-Uduaghan Remains Suspended Despite End of Suspension

Despite the expiration of her six-month suspension, the National Assembly has declined to reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, citing ongoing litigation. In a letter dated 4 September 2025, the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, responded to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s notification dated 28 August of her intention to resume duties on 4 September. He firmly stated that her suspension, which began on 6 March 2025, “remains sub judice, and until the...

Mahama, Obasanjo, Kukah, Others Headline Goodluck Jonathan’s Democracy Dialogue

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has assembled many distinguished African statesman and global development experts for the 2025 Democracy Dialogue scheduled to hold in Accra, Ghana, on September 17, 2025. The leaders who are expected to headline the event include Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, former Nigeria Presidents Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso and former President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...

Labour Party: Peter Obi Will Not Fly Party’s Flag in 2027

The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has emphatically declared that Peter Obi will not be automatically awarded the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 election. Speaking during a broadcast of Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Monday, Arabambi asserted: “We are going to do our 2027 without Peter Obi; he will not have our ticket.” The spokesman accused both the party’s Acting National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, and activist Aisha Yesufu of...

DSS Files Terrorism Charges Against Ansaru Commanders Behind Kuje Jailbreak

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against two top commanders of Ansaru, an Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group. The suspects are Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, Abbas, or Mukhtar, who is described as the self-styled Emir of Ansaru; and his deputy, Mahmud al-Nigeri, also called Malam Mamuda. They were arrested recently during operations by Nigerian security forces. According to the DSS, the charges against them include leading a terror organisation,...

US Grants $32.5M to Combat Hunger Among Nigeria’s Displaced Populations

In a rare policy reversal following widespread aid suspensions, the United States has approved US$32.5 million in humanitarian assistance for Nigeria. The funding aims to alleviate hunger among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in conflict-affected regions, marking a significant shift since the U.S. government under President Donald Trump withdrew most support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). According to a statement issued by the U.S. Mission to Nigeria, the new funds will deliver both...

Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi Wed Across 3 Countries

…Femi Otedola Offers His Memoir as Wedding Gift Nigerian actress Temi Otedola and musician Olutosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, have tied the knot after a series of ceremonies held in Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland, drawing attention across social media and the entertainment industry. The couple began their journey with a civil wedding in Monaco on 9 May, followed by a traditional Yoruba ceremony at the Otedola family residence in Dubai in July, and...

Zamfara Governor: Politicians in Abuja Don’t Want Us to Defeat Bandits

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has said he can end banditry in the state within two months if given direct control over security agencies. The Governor made the claim in a viral video where he expressed frustration at what he described as limitations of his office. “I swear to Almighty Allah, wherever a bandit leader is in Zamfara State, I know it. If he goes out, I know. With my phone, I can show you...

FG Allocates ₦1.84 Billion for Education and Rehabilitation of Chibok Schoolgirls

The Federal Government has approved ₦1.84 billion to support the education and rehabilitation of the rescued Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, the Ministry of Education announced on Thursday. As part of the Chibok Girls Intervention Programme, the ₦1,854,277,768 fund will cover tuition, accommodation, vocational training, psychosocial care, and other essential services through 2027. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, emphasised President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of Nigerian children. “Under the...

North-East Govs Demand Urgent Completion Of 17 Roads, Oil Exploration

North East Governors on Wednesday have demanded the completion of 17 major road projects and the resumption of oil exploration at Kolmani and Lake Chad frontier wells in the region. The Governors led by Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum who is the chairman North East Governors’ Forum made the demand during a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governors present were Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Bala Muhammad (Bauchi),...

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