The Federal Executive Council has approved $2.99 billion for the execution of three major rail infrastructure projects across Nigeria. The funding covers the Lagos Green Line, the Kano Metro, and the Kaduna rail project, all aimed at expanding urban transportation and enhancing connectivity. According to the government, the investment is part of a broader strategy…
A tragic accident occurred on May 31, 2025, when a bus carrying the Kano State delegation home from the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, plunged off a bridge in Kura Local Government Area, Kano State. The devastating incident resulted in the loss of 22 lives, with many others injured. The bus, which…
A recent report by Amnesty International has shed light on the Nigerian government’s forceful suppression of the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. The report, titled “Bloody August,” alleges that the police used live ammunition against protesters in several states, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people. The international organization is calling for justice and…
The Local vigilante groups in Kano State provided security during the local government elections, armed with sticks and local swords, this was in line with courts order barring Police officers from participation were noticeably absent from polling units. The Kano State High Court granted the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) authority to proceed with…