Author: The North Journals

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the controversial playing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign song, “On Your Mandate,” at the opening session of the 2025 All Nigerian Judges Conference, describing the incident as “reckless, scandalous, disgraceful, and deeply irresponsible.” Atiku, in a strongly worded statement shared on his Facebook page, said he initially dismissed the viral video—captured during Channels TV’s coverage of the event—as a deepfake. The clip showed the partisan anthem being played at the end of a speech by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, instead of the Nigerian National Anthem. “When it…

By Aminu Adamu Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Friday night ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State, reportedly abducting a senior army general and killing several soldiers, including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Security sources told HumAngle that the attack occurred along a key route in the state’s northern axis, an area that has witnessed repeated militant movements in recent weeks. The convoy was said to have been on an operational patrol when it came under heavy fire from the insurgents. According to field accounts, the assailants detonated improvised explosive devices…

By Aminu Adamu HumAngle Foundation has launched a six-month fellowship programme to strengthen community journalism and promote human rights advocacy among journalists across northern Nigeria. The initiative, which began with a three-day training session held simultaneously in Kaduna, Plateau, and Borno States, brings together reporters and advocates from the North Central, North East, and North West regions. Participants will continue with six months of mentored fieldwork to apply lessons from the training. According to Johnston Kpilaaka, Sub-Editor and Head of Standards at HumAngle, the fellowship was introduced to respond to the erosion of responsible reporting and the spread of misinformation…

Al Jazeera reports that Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after nine cases were detected in the country’s southern Omo region, which borders conflict-affected South Sudan. According to the report, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Ethiopian health authorities for their “rapid and transparent response,” noting that swift action is critical to containing the highly lethal viral disease. The confirmation came a day after the World Health Organization announced that it was investigating suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Ethiopia. Marburg virus, a highly virulent pathogen in the same family as Ebola, is described by…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), extending his tenure for another five years. Marwa, who first assumed office in January 2021 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, previously chaired the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse between 2018 and 2020. His renewed appointment means he will continue to lead the agency until 2031. The Adamawa-born retired military officer has had a long and distinguished career. A graduate of the Nigerian Military School and the Nigerian Defence Academy, he was commissioned…

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ban of Single-Use Plastics, marking a decisive step toward environmental sustainability and improved waste management across the country. The committee is tasked with driving national policy coordination, strengthening enforcement mechanisms, and steering Nigeria’s transition away from environmentally harmful plastic products. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, represented by Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, said the initiative underscores Nigeria’s commitment to meeting global environmental and climate action standards. He emphasized that eliminating single-use plastics is not merely a regulatory issue but a…

Fresh revelations have surfaced regarding the dramatic confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military officers in Abuja on Tuesday, following allegations that the minister revoked and reallocated 30 hectares of land originally owned by top military personnel to his political associates. According to an exclusive SaharaReporters investigation, the disputed land, located in the Gudu-Gaduwa district of Abuja, was initially allocated to serving and retired military officers. However, sources familiar with the matter allege that Minister Wike revoked the ownership and reissued new Rights of Occupancy (RofO) to several private individuals, including a top…

A viral video showing a heated exchange between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Lieutenant A.M. Yerima has ignited widespread debate across Nigeria, drawing attention to issues of power, respect, and generational dynamics in public service. The confrontation, which has dominated social media discussions since the footage emerged, featured Yerima calmly resisting a series of verbal outbursts from Wike. In the video, the young officer repeatedly responded, “I am not a fool, sir,” after the minister’s harsh remarks — a statement that many Nigerians have interpreted as a symbol of principled defiance against political intimidation.…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari were among the first Nigerian leaders to brief the United States government about alleged killings of Christians during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal said an All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation, which also included former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, had lobbied officials in Washington, D.C., to draw international attention to the security situation in Nigeria at the time. “Trump might be right, might not be…

The West Africa Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) joined stakeholders and researchers at a thought-provoking seminar titled “Critical Minerals — A New ‘Scramble’ or Opportunity for Green Industrialisation in Africa” held at the West African Genetic Medicine Centre, University of Ghana. WAJESHA was represented by Dr. Esther Nuekie Annang, the organisation’s Health Director, who participated in discussions exploring how Africa can harness its rich deposits of critical minerals to advance sustainable development and green industrialisation. The seminar, chaired by Prof. Alexander Adum Kwapong, featured keynote speaker Sheila Khama of the United Nations University – Institute of Natural…