…alarm over the growing use of cybercrime laws by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of the authorities. The IPI Africa Programme Lead, Nom…

…policymakers and community stakeholders from across the country. Addressing journalists in Umuahia on Thursday, the 11th National Amirah of FOMWAN, Dr Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza, said the theme reflected the realities of the country and the need for collective action to address challenges confronting Nigerians. She said Nig…

…governorship primary and reposition the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking with journalists shortly after the meeting, Yilwatda described reconciliation within the party as a continuous process, while stressing that unity among members would be critical to the APC’s ambition of reclaiming Oyo State from the ruli…

…of her legal case challenging her potential deportation and detention. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed the case, she reminded the public that she was born in the country. The former beauty queen said she remained confident in the South African judicial…

…the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku stated this while speaking with journalists on Wednesday, amid reports that Obasanjo had declined to endorse his presidential ambition. Responding to the former president’s position, Atiku said he was not concerned about whether Obasanjo endorsed him, recalling the r…

…would be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed. In an interview with journalists, the suspect admitted to the crime. "I defiled a young boy, I was drunk when the incident happened. Alcohol pushed me commit the crime," he said. "I am a family man; it was the devil that pushed him to commit the crime." H…

…in the state, Mr Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Cobham spoke during his maiden interaction with journalists in Calabar, where he said Eba’s removal followed allegations of financial impropriety, maladministration and failure to meet some obligations to members of the party’s State Working Committee. Eba, who served as APC chairma…

…of APGA candidates on Monday, August 17, 2026. Ogalagu, in a statement made available to journalists in Abakaliki on Wednesday, described the incident as “gruesome and dastardly”, urging the police and other relevant security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and ensure that anyone found c…

…spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday. Babaseyi said the arrests followed “relentless operational follow-ups and sustained tactical intelligence” by the Anti-Robbery Team after the recovery of the vehicle. He said operatives traced the suspects to t…

…Abdullahi Sule, the Governor of Nasarawa State, had a brief interactive session with journalists during the Renewed Hope National Media Tour. He spoke about the plans for the state, the interventions in the areas of infrastructure, healthcare, education, and skills, as well as the support received from the President Bo…

…of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Government did not deploy its influence against Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party during the election. Wike claimed that President Bola Tinubu allowed the people of Osun Stat…

…to promote democratic stability and reduce political tensions. However, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the ceremony, Sowore dismissed the accord as a “ritual”, citing deaths recorded during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. “I don’t have faith in it. I’m bringing faith to the system. Those…

…Sowore made the claim while fielding questions from our correspondent when he spoke to journalists on the sidelines of the National Peace Accord signing ceremony organised by the National Peace Committee, chaired by former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, in Abuja, At the Peace Accord, presidential and gover…

…Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd.), disclosed this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday. Marwa described the operation as one of the most significant narcotics investigations undertaken by the agency in recent times, saying it led to the seizure of 184.50kg of cocaine, the largest cocain…

…Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday 18th August 2026. According to Marwa, the operation began with the interception of a consignment of 184.50 kilograms of cocaine concealed for onward export through a courier logistics channel in Lagos.…

…on it to announce the results based on the performances of the candidates. Speaking to journalists shortly after casting his ballot, State Governor, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, expressed optimism that the Allied People’s Movement (APM) will perform well in the 2027 general elections, considering its acceptability si…

…Saturday. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the appeal on Monday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He said the election result should not be viewed only as a victory or defeat, but as an opportunity for the APC to consolidate its gains and strengthen its structures across the state. According to him, the par…

…Ademola Adeleke, who emerged winner of Saturday’s election. Gombe, speaking to journalists on Monday, said Osun voters thought Ajala would not participate in the poll. He noted that the Court of Appeal judgment clearing Ajala came barely a day before the poll, which put him at a disadvantage during the just-concluded O…

…leaders to discuss modalities for achieving peace and reconciliation. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Abe said the committee had held several engagements to develop a framework for members of the political family to work together. He said the explanation was necessary to enable Rivers people to understand th…

…the state. The ADC State Chairman, Dr Sani Muhammad Gumel, stated this while addressing journalists, saying the APC’s control of government would not stop the opposition party from winning the election. Gumel said the political landscape in Jigawa was gradually changing, with the ADC gaining acceptance among various gr…

…at polling units to protect their votes and the integrity of the ballot. Addressing journalists during the presentation of its post-election report at Adolak Hotel, Osogbo, the Chairperson of Yiaga Africa, Dr Asmau Maikudi, alongside the Executive Director, Samson Itodo, said the election demonstrated that the Independ…

…opponent, Senator Fatai Oyebamiji, to reach out and acknowledge the outcome. Speaking to journalists after the results were declared, Adeleke said the win belonged to the people of Osun State, describing it as proof that residents appreciated the work his administration had put into infrastructure, education, and agric…

…concern over several reported cases of violence and abuses, including attacks on journalists and vote-buying, which it said signalled dangers for the major elections coming up in 2027. “There were reported incidents of violence and electoral malpractices by some political parties, and this is quite concerning. Allegati…

…Adeleke to congratulate him before the result was announced. Olajengbesi, while address journalists shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke as the winner of the governorship election, said the President congratulated Governor Adeleke on Saturday night. “Let me tell you this q…

…Adeleke on his re-election. Makinde, in a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Sunday, described Adeleke’s victory as a triumph for democracy and the people of Osun State, saying the outcome of the governorship election demonstrated that the electorate retained the ultimate power in a democratic syst…