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A civic monitoring organisation, MonITng, has publicly challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to provide evidence supporting his claim that 60 public schools have been renovated under his administration. The challenge came after Minister Wike stated at a public function on Friday, "We have done a lot of work on schools. The schools we have renovated are innovative and polished. There…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu to head the organisation's health emergencies programme. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus announced the major reshuffle on Friday as part of efforts to streamline operations and enhance the organisation's capacity to respond rapidly to global health threats. Ihekweazu, who previously served as WHO's assistant director-general for health emergency intelligence and…
After a 16-year ordeal in detention without trial, Nigerian businessman Moses Abiodun will finally regain his freedom following a landmark ruling by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice. In its judgement delivered Thursday by a three-member panel, the court ordered the Nigerian government to immediately release Abiodun and pay N20 million in compensation for what…
A Chinese national, Li Kuang Kuang, was arraigned Thursday before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on charges of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced. The defendant appeared before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court on a one-count charge of cybercrime. According to the EFCC, Kuang is part of a…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 31 individuals suspected of internet fraud during a coordinated operation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Acting on credible intelligence reports, officers from the EFCC's Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate conducted the arrests on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, targeting multiple locations throughout the city. Authorities seized several items during the operation, including vehicles,…
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has announced the…
Recent political developments in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have reignited concerns about the fragility of democracy in West Africa, says Dr Dauda Garuba, the Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD). Speaking in a chat with AkweyaTV, Dr Garuba said the wave of military coups and authoritarian shifts in these nations should serve as a stark warning to democrats across the continent and beyond. The implications stretch far beyond the affected countries, touching the very foundation of democratic governance in Africa. A Troubling Trend of Coups The resurgence of military takeovers in Mali (2020, 2021), Guinea (2021), Burkina Faso (2022), and Niger (2023) signals a disturbing regression from democratic governance. Military juntas in these nations have cited corruption, insecurity, and poor governance as justification for their actions. However, the question remains: are these coups truly about reform, or are they simply a return to the dark era of military rule? In the interview with AkweyaTV, the head of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Dr. Dauda Garba, expressed concern over the trend, stating, "We are seeing the military guys trying to make attempts to come back. Apart from Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger where we have experienced recent coups, we have also seen attempts by countries in the region to manipulate constitutional changes to extend their rule." Eroding Democratic Norms Asked about the most alarming consequences of these coups, Dr Garuba pointed to the erosion of democratic norms. He disclosed that in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, civil liberties have been curtailed, press freedoms restricted, and opposition voices silenced. Reports from civil society organisations indicate a rise in forced recruitment of civilians into military operations and suppression of dissent. Garuba noted that the shrinking civic space and increasing authoritarianism in these countries should concern all proponents of democracy. "Even the worst democracy is better than the best military regime," he emphasised. "People must understand that fixing a country takes time, and what we are witnessing is a false impression that military rule provides instant solutions." Watch the full conversation here.. Additionally, he said, the withdrawal of these nations from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and their alignment with Russia and other non-Western allies suggest a strategic geopolitical shift. This could further isolate them from crucial democratic institutions and economic support structures. Dr. Garba remarked on the consequences, stating, "What we are seeing is that freedom has been frozen in these countries. The same citizens who celebrated the military takeovers are now facing severe repression. Freedom of speech has been curtailed, and governance structures are being dismantled." As the fight for democracy continues, one thing remains clear: "A system built on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law is the only sustainable path forward for Africa’s future," Garuba concluded.
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