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State of the Nation Address by Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, Executive Director, Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED), October 2, 2025 – Gwarinpa, FCT, Abuja Introduction: The Silence That Screams Distinguished members of the press, civil society, and fellow Nigerians—Happy 65th Independence Anniversary. Today, we do not…

Being the Text of a Speech Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, at the Validation and Formalisation of the Abia State Mini-Grid Regulation on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Umuahia Electricity is the spark that ignites the fire of progress in human communities. It drives…

Those who owned yesterday, where are their wagons, their wives, their wine? Did their gold grow into grain, or did it glimmer and go to strangers? A pot of plenty poured on the proud still leaves the poor with plenty. Those who owned yesterday, did their crowns not crumble in…

By Nneka Chile Tracking and analyzing engagement data enables newsrooms to better understand who their audience is, and their needs, behaviors, and preferences. Newsrooms may use spreadsheets, dashboards, and written logs, among other digital tools, to document key metrics and engagement patterns to monitor growth, make informed editorial decisions, and…

By Jonathan Paterson Video is enjoying a golden age. Again. Supercharged by social platforms, video’s power to distill complex issues in engaging, accessible formats is a hit with audiences. The Reuters Institute Digital News Report found two-thirds of audiences watch short-form news videos weekly, and over half engage with longer-form…

By Okechukwu Nwanguma The streets of Nigeria have long been marred by stories of police harassment and extortion. Despite the Nigeria Police High Command’s assurances of reforms and adherence to operational standards and rules of engagement, countless officers have continually engaged in corrupt practices, tarnishing the image of the force…

You and Your Governor with Solomon Essiet “My motivation in revisiting the 5000 Capacity Convention Center and 200-Room Ibom Hotels, is the amount of money sunk into the Project by the State Government in the previous administration”. Pastor Umo Bassey Eno. Governor Eno continued with his impressive leadership style, which…

On a visit to Ugwulangwu Ezeokechima, in Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi State, even in some other Igbo communities where it was found to be a food spice most especially hot yam pepper soup… *Ji Mmírí Ọkụ or Ipo* . *Ohiriha, Ọhiọhiọ or Ụhiọkirihiọ* refers to a spice, specifically the fruit…

    By Prince Gbemisola Obadeyi   In recent years, the prevalence of cultism and social vices has emerged as a critical challenge faced by many communities around the world. Cultism, which often involves secretive groups engaged in illicit activities, can lead to violence, drug abuse, and a breakdown of…

Juliana Francis in this part of the story, brings in further evidence to show human rights abuses by Tiger Base Police Personnel and shares how Tiger Base Police indicted itself in extrajudicial killing via its response to a Freedom Of Information (FOI) Request.   10/10/23, 1:35 PM – Activist: Oga good…