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CFRPA rejects transfer of case challenging Tinubu’s academic credentials from Kano to Abuja

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2026August 19, 20260

… Alleges bias The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has strongly rejected and condemned the order of transfer made by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court transferring its case challenging President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials from Kano to Abuja. The CFRPA had on 26/6/2026 filed suit...

CPC Designation: Group Commends Ribadu, Oluyede for Strengthening Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Deepening US Security Cooperation

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2026August 19, 20260

A civil society group, Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), has commended National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Olufemi Oluyede and the federal government for their efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and protect vulnerable communities. CESJET said the outcome of the...

Bago to Host myclimate Experts on Climate Finance

NewsDeskNgAug 17, 2026August 17, 20260

‎‎‎Niger State Governor, Farmer Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, is set to receive experts from myclimate Foundation, an international carbon project developer and market advisory partner from Germany, as the state intensifies efforts to attract climate finance and develop viable carbon-market projects.‎‎The myclimate delegation is expected in Nigeria from August 23...

Christianity, Christians Not Inferior, Second To Any religion in Nigeria – Dr Enenche

NewsDeskNgAug 16, 2026August 16, 20260

The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul Enenche, has cautioned against divisive and provocative statements capable of provoking religious tension in Nigeria, insisting that, nobody should take the Church, body of Christ, Christianity and Christians for granted, declaring that, Christianity and Christians are not inferior or...

C’River: PRISMA Research Study Hits 200 Enrolment Milestone in Weeks

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

The Pregnancy Risks, Infant Surveillance and Measurement Alliance, PRISMA, has enrolled 200 participants in Cross River State within weeks of commencing registration for its maternal and newborn health research programme. The milestone marks significant progress for the international research initiative, which recently moved from months of community sensitization and stakeholder...

Old Borgu Stakeholders Thank Tinubu for Rescue of 308 Captives, Seek Urgent Road Repairs to Tackle Insecurity

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

Community leaders from the Old Borgu region across Kwara, Niger and Kebbi states have expressed gratitude to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government for the rescue of 308 kidnap victims and the establishment of two new military battalions, while calling for urgent intervention on road infrastructure to address...

Osun Poll: CSOs Applaud NSCDC for Professional Conduct, Peaceful Election

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for the professional conduct, restraint and impartiality demonstrated by its personnel during the Osun State governorship election. The coalition, led by the National President of STAND UP NIGERIA, Comrade Sunny Attah, gave the...

2027: C’River LGs Enjoy Best Funding Under Otu, Says ALGON Chair

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area and Cross River State ALGON Chairman, Chief Yibala Inyang, has dismissed claims of underfunding of local governments in the state, saying the councils are enjoying their best funding and partnership with the state government under Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Inyang said the Otu...

Energy Consultants Retract Call for Ojulari’s Removal, Say Further Investigation Found ‘High Level of Transparency’ at NNPCL

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

The Association of Energy Policy and Development Consultants (AEPDC) has retracted its earlier call for the removal of Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying further investigations showed that its initial position was based on incomplete and misleading information. Dr Ibrahim...

US Report on Nigeria’s Fiscal Policy Not Based on Verifiable Indices — Group

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2026August 15, 20260

The Renewed Hope Labourers Network (RHOLAN) has faulted the latest United States assessment of Nigeria’s fiscal transparency, saying the report failed to sufficiently account for verifiable reforms and publicly available fiscal information in assessing the country’s financial management. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Director General,...