Produced globally by The Walk Productions, THE HERDS is a public art and climate project featuring life-size puppet animals fleeing their ecosystems in response to a rapidly changing climate. The Nigerian edition of THE HERDS is happening in Lagos from April 18th to 20th, 2025, with its production led by A Whitespace Creative Arts Foundation (AWCA)….
A ruling from the Independent National Electoral Commission appears to have squashed the recall attempt against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission’s report shows just how challenging Nigeria’s recall law is, thanks to one provision that stands out compared to other countries that regularly use the electoral device. While they may seem like an…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday killed one Friday Pius and abducted his pregnant wife in Edo State. They also kidnapped the deceased’s sister in Uluoke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman for the state police command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday…
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man identified as Olugbenga Akinola, for allegedly issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, who disclosed this while addressing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, said the suspect…
Nigeria and Niger have officially re-engaged in diplomatic discussions following a lengthy rift sparked by the 2023 military coup in Niamey. On Wednesday, both nations held a high-level meeting, led by Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Nigerien counterpart, Mohammed Sani Usman. The gathering marked a significant step towards rebuilding ties and addressing…
