Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

On February 24, 2026, a suspected Peter Obi assassination attempt in Benin City turned a political rally into a crime scene. From unmarked Siennas to bullet-riddled gates, we break down the fragments of a day that has placed Nigeria’s democracy on red alert.

Did Nigeria secretly pay $7 million to Boko Haram? While officials credit "military pressure" for the release of 230 St. Mary’s pupils, a new investigation alleges a massive ransom was delivered by helicopter. We examine the evidence, the government's denial, and the legal crisis surrounding Nigeria's kidnapping economy.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have declared control over the strategic town of Al-Tina, a vital humanitarian and commercial gateway on the Sudan-Chad border. As General Hemedti’s forces claim to have "liberated" the hub, the Sudanese Armed Forces under General al-Burhan continue to contest the narrative. With Al-Tina serving as a final lifeline for aid into Darfur, the escalating battle threatens to sever the last remaining corridors for food and medicine in a region already on the brink.

As we mark the Silver Jubilee of International Mother Language Day 2026 Africa, the continent fights to save 428 endangered languages. See how AI and youth-led education are building a new shield for Africa's linguistic soul.

While the capital votes, the Northwest bleeds. At least 50 are dead in a brutal 10-hour siege in Zamfara, exposing a widening security gap that challenges Nigeria's sovereignty and the AU’s "Silencing the Guns" mandate. Read the full analysis of the Tungan Dutse massacre.