Hordes of protesters, under the aegis of Take It Back Movement, have taken to the streets in Kwara to demand the immediate release of the 176 Woro hostages.
The UN Refugee Agency said on Thursday that global refugee numbers fell by three per cent to 41.6 million in 2025.
For Victoria Joshua, June 12 began like any other day in the IDPs in Niger state. The mother of three joined dozens of other displaced persons in search of food and water.
The Nigeria Immigration Service recently disclosed that over 3.6 million Nigerians migrated to other countries within two years.
President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians, including his critics, to remain confident in Nigeria’s success and future, even as they criticise his administration’s policies.
The Katsina government, in collaboration with UNICEF, commemorated the International Day of Play in Mashi LGA on Thursday.
“Nigeria under the current administration has collapsed into misrule, corruption and policy failures,” said the leader of the TIB Movement.
He said physically challenged persons often encountered difficulties accessing polling centres, while visually impaired voters lacked ballot materials in braille format.
The group said greater participation of women in the electoral process would enhance democratic governance and ensure stronger representation in decision-making at all levels.
“Obasanjo used to disguise himself, go into the streets to feel the pulse of the people,” an Abuja resident said.
