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Eight members of a local music group in Kebbi State have been physically assaulted on the orders of an aide to the state governor, Atiku Bagudu. Governor Bagudu's Personal Assistant, Faruku Musa Yaro widely known as Enabo, is alleged to have ordered and supervised the assault of the musicians at his residence. The victims are Kabiru Arzila (KB show), Ayuba Ibrahim, Musa Alle, Bello Aljannare, Shamsu Attahiru Otono and three others. The musicians were said to have incurred the wrath of the governor's aide after using satirical songs to criticise the administration of Bagudu. Recounting the experience, Arzila said four of them were picked up at Abacha Hotel around 3:30am on Monday by persons numbering 10. He said, "It is true that we have criticised the government; as musicians of Kebbi State origin, we owe our people a duty to criticise bad governance and that's exactly what we did in one of our songs. "We couldn't keep quiet while Governor Bagud

As the world seeks cleaner alternatives to fossil fuel with the aim of halting climate change in its tracks, Nigeria's contemplation flickers, torn between giving up the stupendous fortunes of the liquid gold and charting a new path for a sustainable future.  This dilemma is thickened by the fear of the unknown. Crude oil accounts for over 95 per cent of Nigeria's export earnings and about 40 per cent of government revenues, according to the International Monetary Fund. Despite attempts at diversifying the economy to areas such as agriculture and entertainment, the country still depends on it's oil wells for sustenance. Will Nigeria lose it's coveted revenue source by phasing out the production and use of fossil fuel? Nigeria's oil according to BudgIt is set to run out in 45 years. Based on proven oil reserves of 37 billion barrels and daily oil production of 2 million barrels, Nigeria's oil will run out.  This coming apocalypse presents the country

  The Coalition For Good Governance will be embarking on a nationwide protest to demand for good governance in Nigeria. The protest tagged “5 million March For Good Governance”, would be holding at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on Monday, January 20, 2020. According to organisers of the protest, the march will be to demand a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria's constitution and restructuring of the country. Other demands that will be pushed by the protest include “Respect for the right to free speech and respect for the rule of law and separation of powers in Nigeria. “Cut down the cost of governance, bogus allowance and luxurious car purchases for politicians. “Absolute independence of the judiciary and absolute independence of INEC whose Chairman should be appointed by the National Assembly”.  The organisers urged all Nigerians to come out to join in the demand for an improved and better Nigeria. ACTIVISM Free Speech Human Rights Breaking News News AddTh

The Catholic priest kidnapped in Delta State, Samuel Agwameseh, has regained his freedom barely 24 hours after his abductors demanded for a N20m ransom. Agwameseh was kidnapped over the weekend by some unknown gunmen, who seized him while returning from a function on Saturday. Abductors of the priest had established contact with his family and demanded N20m as ransom to free him. Director of Social Communication, Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku, Delta State, Charles Uganwa, confirmed to our correspondent this evening that the kidnapped priest had been freed by his abductors.   CRIME Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] The tragedy of the Sahel across West Africa is not simply that high levels of malnutrition exist but rather that they have persisted so long that it has almost become normalised. via LATEST NEWS