By Philip Obaji Jr. The government of Africa’s most populous country is trying to crack down on this hideous trade, which may include the sale of children for use in rituals. ENUGU, Nigeria... Read more
By Omolade Adunbi Two weeks ago, on October 6, Nigeria’s former oil minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, was arrested in London by British police. It’s estimated that over $20 billion went mis... Read more
By Maryam Isah Nigerian women constitute an oft-ignored demography, especially when it comes to the formulation and enactment of policies which are specifically targeted at improving the qua... Read more
By Jibrin Ibrahim I was in Norway last week for a three-day series of seminars and public debates on combatting radicalisation through non-violent means. The organisers of the event, the Nor... Read more
By Alfred Omolewa The orchestrated delay by the Senate to confirm the ministerial nomination of Rotimi Amaechi is a brazen display of what happens when open and honest process is brushed asi... Read more
By Philip Obaji Jr. As Washington prepares to deploy up to 300 American troops to fight Boko Haram, it’s important to remember they’ll be up against kids. IKOM, Nigeria — The U.S. military h... Read more
By Endalk Chala/CPJ Guest Blogger On Friday the Zone 9 bloggers are due to appear in court in Ethiopia for the 39th time since their arrest in April 2014. Endalk Chala, a co-founder of the g... Read more
By SKC Ogbonnia* President Muhammadu Buhari’s long-awaited cabinet is now complete. As in any political endeavour, there are winners and losers. Socially, similar to the Yorubas in 2011, the... Read more
By Jibrin Ibrahim This weekend, former governor of Bayelsa State, DSP Alamiesieigha returned to his maker. He would be remembered for many things including jumping bail in the United Kingdom... Read more
By Sunday Dare The SUN Newspaper has taken a sad excursion from journalism into the realm of gothic tales and political slander. That sheet has turned itself into a harbor of perjury and mal... Read more
