The United Kingdom (UK) has eased its travel advisory for Kaduna state, upgrading its status from “Red” to “Amber” and allowing British citizens to travel more freely to the state. Development Director at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Cynthia Rowe, announced this on Wednesday during the signing of a new development partnership…
In this episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu takes a deep dive into one of Nigeria’s most pressing and controversial issues: nepotism in governance. Across administrations, Nigerians have raised complaints of favoritism, discrimination, and regional bias in government appointments. From Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency (2010–2015), through Muhammadu Buhari’s government (2015–2023), to Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s current…
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. Yakubu Pam has said that President Bola Tinubu means well for the country but must do more to ease the growing hardship and insecurity. Pam, who spoke in an interview during a condolence visit in…
Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over the of the conduct of the commissioner of police and some officers in Kaduna. In a letter dated September 8, 2025 and addressed to the chairman and chief executive of the PSC, El-Rufai accused the police officers of unprofessional, unlawful and…
https://youtu.be/MMfOWbqX8Lc?si=SkmeF2QbBuYyA5vY Nigeria continues to face one of its toughest security challenges in decades. In this week’s Security Update with Rimamnde Shawulu, we examine the latest incidents of banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, and government responses across Northern Nigeria. From Kaduna to Zamfara, Plateau to Niger, the stories reflect both the resilience of communities and the growing…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, has insisted it is embarking on strike action on Monday, September 8, 2025 In a statement on Sunday, union accused the management of Dangote Refinery of attempting to bring back slavery into Nigeria’s workforce. The statement was signed by the President of the Union, Williams Akporeha,…
