Tuesday, November 3, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

February 8, 2023

Lagos sees over 200% rise in visa approvals as U.S. intensifies consular services after COVID-19 pandemic

In Lagos, 42,329 American visas were approved in the year 2022 alone, a high figure compared to the 11,533 visas granted in 2021.

U.S. Consulate in Lagos
February 8, 2023

PIN launches new project to provide digital security for Nigerians 

PIN developed the Ayeta toolkit—named after the Yoruba word for “bulletproof”—to give human rights activists tips on digital security.

Paradigm Initiative (PIN)
February 7, 2023

Obi will win on large voter turnout; low turnout favours Tinubu: Stears Poll

“Peter Obi is Nigeria’s most popular presidential candidate and should win the presidential” election.

Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi
February 7, 2023

Taliban detains French-Afghan photojournalist Behboudi

Mr Behboudi became a Taliban target reportedly for covering the opium trade.

armed Taliban
February 6, 2023

HEDA admonishes CBN to review cash ratio policy, monitor PoS operators reselling new notes to partygoers

The group asked the CBN partner with law enforcement agencies to arrest the defaulters and bring them to book.

Human and Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA
February 6, 2023

Nigeria, Oyo need “new nation handlers” like Tinubu, Folarin: Group

The group also supported the governorship and presidential candidates with billboards, banners, posters, stickers, and shirts.

Bola Tinubu and Teslim Folarin
February 6, 2023

Court bars CBN from extending new notes deadline beyond February 10

Some political parties had sought the order from the court, naming president Buhari, CBN, Godwin Emefiele and 27 banks as defendants.

New Naira notes
February 6, 2023

New Nextier poll predicts Obi presidency with Lagos, Ogun Oyo joining Labour’s bag

The Nextier survey predicted a runoff between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar or Bola Tinubu.

Peter Obi and Labour Party
February 6, 2023

Over 200 killed as earthquake hits Turkey, Syria

At least 200 persons have died and millions have been displaced from their homes after a deadly earthquake.

February 4, 2023

Falana threatens to sue Eswatini govt over assassination of Thulani Maseko

Thulani Maseko, an Eswatini human rights lawyer, was assassinated in the presence of his wife and two children in their home on January 21.

Femi Falana and Thulani Maseko