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 Gbenga Sodeinde in Ekiti An Ekiti-based civil society group, Defenders of Civic Rights (DCR), has commended veteran investigative journalist, Babatunde Bamigboye, popularly known as Omo Edema, for his contributions to exposing crime, promoting justice, and amplifying the voices of vulnerable Nigerians. In a statement issue eekd by its spokesperson, Laide Ojo, the group described investigative journalism as a vital tool for uncovering crimes, exposing abuses, and holding perpetrators accountable, particularly in cases where victims are silenced by fear. According to DCR, Omo Edema has, for more than two decades, distinguished himself as one of South-western Nigeria’s most fearless investigative broadcasters…

Introduction The relationship between the media and security agencies has become one of the most important issues in Nigeria’s democratic development. In recent years, there have been several instances in which journalists and media organisations have come into conflict with security institutions over reports that authorities considered sensitive or capable of affecting national security. These incidents have sparked public debate over where to draw the line between the need to protect national security and the media’s constitutional responsibility to inform citizens. The existence of these tensions does not necessarily indicate a failure of democracy. Indeed, disagreements between institutions with different…

The opposition in Jigawa State is weakened by internal divisions among parties and the absence of a unified front to confront the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The parties are deeply divided and uncoordinated, focusing more on internal rivalries than on challenging the incumbent government and the APC. The absence of a unified front has significantly diminished the standing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the same time, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is virtually absent in the state’s political arena. Internal crises within these functional parties have cast them as less credible…

Nasir El-rufai, the former Kaduna State governor has arrived at the Kaduna State federal High Court for the continuation of his trial in a case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The former governor who is facing nine-count amended charges bordering on alleged fraud, abuse of office and corruption arrived the court around 9: am. The case resumed with the hearing of his bail application after his plea was earlier taken. Counsel to the defendant, Ubong Akpan SAN, is leading the defence. El-Rufai denied all the allegations against him and was brought to court…

Nigerian fintech, OnePurze, has launched with a mission to simplify both local and international payments for individuals and businesses. The platform prides itself on providing lightning-fast, reliable, and cost-effective financial transactions that enable users to send, receive, and manage money seamlessly across multiple channels without the rigours and barriers that often accompany such transactions. Although launched only in early 2026, OnePurze’s utility has seen the company onboard over 750 customers organically without any ad spend— a testament to the fact that its mission to enhance financial accessibility and efficiency in the Nigerian market resonates with many.  Users on OnePurze can…

Ex-governor, Samuel Ortom and his successor, Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. ….Says gov hiding failures with false allegations ….Probe meant to uncover gaps in handover records—Alia’s aideBy Peter Duru MAKURDI—Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday, challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate over the management of state resources, accusing the administration of poor governance, financial mismanagement and a sustained campaign to tarnish his legacy. Ortom, who spoke with journalists in Makurdi, dismissed allegations by a state government panel that about N139 billion was unaccounted for during his administration, describing the claim as false and politically motivated. The…

Hydrogen gas is anticipated to play a central role in phasing out fossil fuels, particularly in industries that are proving more challenging to decarbonise, such as chemical production, shipping and steelmaking. But producing hydrogen synthetically is energy intensive and costly. In order for the hydrogen economy to take off, we need to find reliable natural sources of this gas. Could it be hidden in the mountains?Researchers used plate tectonic simulations to investigate the Pyrenees, Alps and Baetic mountain ranges to assess if their mountain-building processes were likely to have resulted in hydrogen being produced and stored. Their findings, published in…

Brazil can take a major step toward locking up Group C when they take on Scotland at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. A victory would put Brazil on seven points, potentially enough to win the group if Morocco don’t beat Haiti. If the Moroccans also win, it would be a matter of which team has the best goal difference. On the other hand, a win would all but surely put Scotland through to the knockouts, while a draw may be enough to see them through. Kickoff in Miami, Fla. is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. The latest Brazil vs.…

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spin-off has been huge for AMC’s hit franchise but if creator Robert Kirkman had his way in the early days, it may never have seen the light of day. Kirkman spoke today during an entertaining masterclass at Annecy about how he was constantly looking to kill off characters at the beginning including Norman Reedus’ iconic Daryl Dixon. “When we started on Walking Dead I was the lunatic in the writers’ room who was like, ‘I don’t know, just kill the main character, who cares? We’ll do something weird’,” he said. “I was pushing to kill…

There’s an old trick used by backstage stylists to quickly and thoroughly rid models’ hair of the layers of stiff, sticky or flaky product buildup from the several previous catwalk shows that day: Fairy Liquid.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.I have seen this in chaotic action and the squeaky cleanliness set my teeth on edge to the extent where I have been irrationally avoidant of “detox” and “clarifying” shampoos almost ever since.Until about eight months ago, that is, when K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo converted me to the…