Tanzania’s political climate is growing increasingly tense ahead of its October 2025 general elections, with signs pointing toward a significant erosion of democratic values in the East African nation. The disqualification of the main opposition party, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), has sparked national and international concern about the legitimacy and transparency of the … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ekiti State has called for the immediate release of Yemi Agbeleoba, General Manager of Our People’s FM, who was reportedly arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, NUJ Chairman Comrade Kayode Babatuyi condemned the arrest, stating that it was … Read more
The simmering political rivalry between former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, and former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reignited with Sani’s latest biting remarks about El-Rufai’s governance and political stance. The attack is a continuation of their longstanding feud, as Sani accuses El-Rufai of having a severe intolerance for opposition and an “allergy” … Read more
The much-anticipated election of a new executive for the Rivers State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) concluded in a dramatic stalemate, leading to the appointment of a three-member Caretaker Committee to oversee the union’s affairs temporarily. Held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the election, which initially promised to usher in fresh leadership, … Read more
Nigeria is steadily advancing its bid to host the UNESCO Category II Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute, with seven countries formally endorsing its candidacy and commitments from 20 others. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a recent meeting with a UNESCO delegation visiting Nigeria to … Read more