Politics

CSOs Back Human Rights Defenders Bill, Seek Technical Changes At NASS Hearing

Hope Behind Bars Africa, CJID and Accountability Lab have endorsed the Human Rights Defenders Bill at a National Assembly hearing, while proposing drafting refinements to improve clarity and implementation.

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Blackout in Cuba leaves millions without power amid US oil chokehold

Latest outage darkens island facing dwindling oil reserves and increasing pressure from Washington A blackout has hit the western half of Cuba, leaving millions of people in Havana and beyond without power in the latest outage to affect an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and facing increasing pressure from Washington. Cuba has experienced a series of major blackouts in recent years, even before the US cut off oil shipments to the Caribbean’s largest island. Cuba’s government has attributed its economic crisis to decades of economic sanctions from the US. Continue reading...

The Guardian•3/4/2026

CBN, SMDF, NGPP Drive $3.5bn Gold Boost To Nigeria’s Reserve

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has bolstered its foreign reserves with the delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standards, bringing its…

Edo Commissioner Washington Osifo Resigns, Declares for Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon Reps Seat

Washington Osifo has resigned as Edo Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation and declared his intention to contest the Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon House of Representatives seat in 2027 under the APC.

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HBBA, CJID, Accountability Lab Back Human Rights Defenders Bill At N’Assembly Hearing

Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and Accountability Lab have endorsed the proposed Human Rights Defenders Bill (HB 1867), describing it as timely…

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Daily Post Nigeria•3/4/2026

Tinubu Hails Obasanjo at 89, Praises His Lasting Influence in Nigeria and Africa

President Tinubu has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, praising his service record, sacrifices and continuing influence in national and continental affairs.

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Daily Post Nigeria•3/4/2026

Uzoka-Anite Says Tinubu Redeployment Reflects Confidence in Her Service

Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite says her redeployment by President Tinubu to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning reflects confidence in her service, as she takes up her third ministerial posting in about three years.

Daily Post Nigeria•3/4/2026

Towering influence in Nigeria, Africa – Tinubu celebrates Obasanjo at 89

President Bola Tinubu has called former President Olusegun Obasanjo a “towering influence” who will continue to make an impact on Nigeria, Africa, and the rest of the world. Tinubu made the comment while congratulating Obasanjo on his 89th birthday. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […] Towering influence in Nigeria, Africa – Tinubu celebrates Obasanjo at 89

Washington Osifo Resign From Edo Cabinet, Declares Interest For Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon Federal Constituency Seat

Dr.Washington Osifo has resigned his appointment as Edo State Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation to contest the Uhunmwode/Orhionmwon Federal Constituency Seat in 2027. Osifo who was also commissioner for…